Vocational Tutor in Stockport

The organisation has a rewarding opportunity for a teaching professional to deliver engaging vocational, employability, English and maths learning to post-16 learners across two partner football club sites in the Stockport area.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join the organisation as a Vocational Tutor, supporting young people to build confidence, gain recognised qualifications and progress into employment, apprenticeships or further education. Working as the Vocational Tutor, you will deliver Level 1 Occupational Studies vocational programmes, alongside Functional Skills and/or GCSE English and maths up to Level 2. Learning will be practical, supportive and designed to help learners explore career options, develop employability skills and achieve positive outcomes. As the Vocational Tutor, you will work across partner sites based at Cheadle Town Football Club and Reddish North End Football Club, spending part of the week at each site. A keen interest in sport, football or fitness would be advantageous due to the learner interests and vocational units delivered, but this is not essential.

DUTIES

• Deliver engaging vocational, employability and skills-based learning to post-16 learners.
• Teach Entry Level to Level 2 Functional Skills and/or GCSE English and maths.
• Plan schemes of work, lesson plans, resources and individual learning support plans.
• Monitor progress, use assessment data and set individual learning targets.
• Organise and support assessments, coursework, examinations and accreditation activity.
• Provide tutorial and pastoral support that promotes learner wellbeing, confidence and achievement.
• Embed work readiness, behaviour, social skills and independent learning into sessions.
• Maintain accurate learner records using ICT, eILPs, MIS and tracking systems.
• Build effective links with apprenticeship teams, external organisations and partner sites.
• Contribute to course reviews, curriculum development, standardisation and quality assurance.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• PGCE, Certificate in Education or Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training.
• Qualified to at least Level 3 in a relevant vocational specialist subject.
• Experience of teaching young people in post-16, Further Education or training provider settings.
• Experience of working with learners who may have behaviour management needs or barriers to learning.
• Ability to plan and deliver programmes that meet individual learner needs within a group setting.
• Experience of embedding employability, social skills, English and maths into teaching, learning and assessment.
• Experience of teaching maths and/or English up to Level 2 and/or GCSE.
• Strong classroom management, communication, organisation and time management skills.
• Good ICT skills, including Microsoft packages and eILPs.
• Flexible, motivated and able to work well as part of a team and with minimum supervision.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, learner wellbeing and high-quality education.

DESIRABLE

• A vocational background or qualification in sport, football or fitness.
• Experience of delivering Occupational Studies or similar vocational programmes.
• Knowledge of Ofsted standards, ESFA funding guidance, JCQ, GCSE, exams or invigilation processes.

BENEFITS

• 30 days annual leave pro-rata plus bank holidays.
• Extra annual paid leave for your birthday, a mental health day and up to 5 volunteering days.
• Dedicated weekly administration day with the opportunity to work remotely.
• Smaller class sizes to support positive learner relationships.
• Supportive and collaborative curriculum team.
• Access to funded professional development.
• 4% contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme including free and confidential services for you and your immediate family.
• Charity employee discount scheme.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check.