Health and Social Care Tutor (Study Programme/Further Education) in Leeds

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:

• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Extra annual paid leave for your birthday, a mental health day, and up to 5 volunteering days
• 4% Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• 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

Our Commitment to Equality:

Central YMCA is open to applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to equity, acceptance, and inclusion, and provide everyone who works with us the opportunity to reach their potential. Our doors are open to all and if you connect with our mission, vision, and values, we welcome you to come and be part of our team.

Vacancy details:

• Type: Permanent/Full Time
• Hours per week: 40 hours
• Location: Leeds Centre
• Salary: £27,000 per annum

About You:

This role is ideal for experienced Health & Social Care or Childcare professionals looking to move into education, or Qualified FE Tutors / Lecturers with experience working with young people.

You will:

• Be passionate about teaching, training, and learner success
• Work confidently both independently and as part of a team
• Be organised, proactive, and able to meet deadlines
• Be motivated to support young people to achieve positive life outcomes

Essential Requirements:

• PGCE, Cert Ed, or Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or Childcare
• Relevant industry experience working with children and/or adults in care settings

About the Role:

We are recruiting a Health & Social Care Tutor / Childcare Tutor to join our expanding provision at our new Leeds centre. This is a rewarding full-time Study Programme Tutor role, delivering high-quality, practical learning to post-16 learners studying Health and Social Care and Childcare qualifications, from Entry Level to Level 2. You will manage learners’ journeys from initial interview and assessment through to successful completion and accreditation, delivering engaging teaching that builds industry knowledge, employability skills, confidence, and progression routes into further education, apprenticeships, or employment. Alongside vocational delivery, you will support learners to achieve English and Maths (Functional Skills or GCSE), working with specialist teams, and uphold the highest standards of teaching in line with the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Health & Social Care and Childcare teaching and assessment
• Teach Entry Level to Level 2 qualifications
• Support learners’ employability, social skills, and personal development
• Support delivery of English and Maths (with specialist support)
• Track learner progress and maintain accurate records
• Provide pastoral and tutorial support
• Embed ICT and digital learning tools
• Maintain high standards of teaching, learning and assessment

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.

Pre-employment checks:

Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references, 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 "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children. Should you be shortlisted, you will be required to complete a disclosure form prior to interview.