Employment Pathways Tutor

We seek a passionate and experienced adult educator to support unemployed individuals and those with multiple barriers. This role involves designing, planning, delivering, and reporting a range of educational pathways face‑to‑face. You will join a supportive team of experienced tutors, have opportunities for professional development, and contribute to our inclusive and diverse community.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality accredited and non‑accredited programmes.
• Provide inclusive, culturally competent learning experiences that raise aspirations for diverse communities.
• Set individual targets, monitor progress, and evaluate learner achievement.
• Promote Adult Education provision through various channels, including social media.
• Support learners with multiple barriers by embedding coaching approaches, confidence‑building, wellbeing awareness, and barrier‑reduction strategies.
• Provide high‑quality information, advice and guidance on employment pathways.
• Liaise with and engage local employers to ensure a clear and structured route into work for residents on the programme.
• Work collaboratively with Job Shop advisers, employment support teams, and partner organisations.
• Facilitate and manage application/interview sessions with local employers, supported by Job Shop employer engagement and event staff.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external Employer Engagement teams/resources to provide direct access to application routes and local vacancies.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of barriers to employment, including mental health challenges, disability‑related needs, long‑term unemployment, and low confidence.
• Have knowledge of Coventry’s labour market, including growth sectors, employer expectations and progression routes.
• Demonstrate experience moving learners into sustainable employment and strong positive destination data.
• Motivate and engage adults with complex needs.
• Adapt teaching for differing abilities, including those seeking higher‑level roles.
• Build trust with vulnerable learners through strong interpersonal skills.
• Commit to safeguarding and trauma‑informed approaches.
• Have knowledge of local third‑sector and community‑based organisations that support vulnerable residents.
• Have knowledge of the Vocational Training sector and the local ITP landscape.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 English and Maths.
• A Level 3 teaching qualification (minimum).
• A Level 3 or equivalent subject‑specific qualification.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of curriculum practice and experience in adult education delivery.
• Strong understanding of equity, inclusion, safeguarding and Prevent.
• Ability to teach across multiple venues and formats throughout the year.
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship offered).
• Will undergo a pre‑employment check and police record check.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups. To qualify you must meet the minimum requirements and identify with one of the following criteria: Members of the Armed Forces and veterans, currently in care or have previously been in care, disabled or have a long‑term health condition.

EEO Statement

We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents. We offer a fantastic rewards and benefits package.