Overview
Central YMCA is transforming. This is an exciting time to join us as we look forward toward growth and progression and focus on our purpose to advance the education, health and wellbeing of our communities. We want to create improved access to life-changing opportunities and enable everyone to achieve their potential, live a fulfilled life and contribute positively to society.
What we offer
* 27 days annual leave + 3 annual leave days over Christmas + bank holidays
* Extra annual paid leave for your birthday, a mental health day, and up to 5 volunteering days
* 4% Contributory Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a wide range of free and confidential services for you and your immediate family (including counselling sessions)
* Employee Discount Scheme
Vacancy Type: Permanent/Full Time | Hours per week: 40 hours per week | Location: Leeds | Salary Range: £28,000 per annum
About Us
Central YMCA is transforming. This is an exciting time to join us as we look forward toward growth and progression and focus on our purpose to advance the education, health and wellbeing of our communities. We want to create improved access to life-changing opportunities and enable everyone to achieve their potential, live a fulfilled life and contribute positively to society.
About You
Are you a passionate and motivated Childcare Tutor with experience working with young people, or eager to share your expertise to support learners in achieving their life goals? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join Central YMCA and make a tangible impact in education and training.
To thrive in this role, you will:
* Hold relevant teaching and assessing qualifications, such as PGCE/Certificate in Education or Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training.
* Be qualified to a minimum Level 3 in Childcare.
* Possess strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
* Demonstrate a genuine passion for teaching, learning, and learner development, taking initiative and meeting deadlines effectively.
Key skills and responsibilities include:
* Delivering engaging and innovative teaching, learning, and assessment programmes tailored to learner needs, including Functional Skills, English, and maths up to GCSE level.
* Embedding practical skills, employability, and personal development into the learning experience.
* Providing pastoral and tutorial support to learners, monitoring progress, and helping them achieve their academic and personal goals.
* Ensuring all learning aligns with the latest developments in the childcare sector and integrates ICT and digital tools to enhance teaching outcomes.
The Role
Are you a passionate and motivated Childcare Tutor with experience working with young people. Based in Leeds, this full-time Childcare Tutor role offers the opportunity to join a growing and supportive team. You will deliver a high-quality, inclusive curriculum across a range of levels (Entry to Level 2), guiding learners from initial assessment through to the successful completion of their qualifications.
Your role will contribute directly to shaping learners’ futures in the childcare sector, supporting their progression, employability, and personal growth. By delivering education aligned with the Common Inspection Framework (CIF), you will ensure learners benefit from outstanding, learner-centred teaching and assessment experiences.
Why Join Central YMCA?
* Work in a forward-thinking and supportive team committed to excellence in education and learner success.
* Deliver an engaging curriculum that combines academic, practical, and personal development skills.
* Make a real difference in the lives of young people and help them achieve rewarding careers in childcare.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic learning environment.
If you’re ready to inspire the next generation of childcare professionals and contribute to a thriving educational programme, click ‘Apply Now’ to take the next step in your career.
Safeguarding responsibilities: This role will involve daily contact with learners, and you will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All staff have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and/or vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact. The Charity’s Safeguarding Policy is available from Central YMCA website.
Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure, teacher prohibition check, the receipt of satisfactory references, overseas check (if applicable), relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates.
Regulated activity: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Charity is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are
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