Adult Learning Tutor - Employability
- Derby
- £24,238-29,293 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Hours: 18.5 hours a week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Various Derby Adult Learning Service LocationsAre you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives?As an Employability Tutor with Derby Adult Learning Service, you’ll have the opportunity to support adults and NEET learners to build confidence, develop new skills and take positive steps towards work, further learning or volunteering. Every day brings the chance to see learners grow and progress because of the support and encouragement you provide.This is a rewarding role where you’ll deliver on or Journey to Work programme and wider community learning such as budgeting, digital skills and personal development. As an Employability Tutor, you’ll join a dedicated team committed to reducing barriers, creating opportunities and changing futures across Derby.If you’re ready to be part of a supportive service that values innovation, professional development and the positive impact of adult learning, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. As an Employability Tutor, you’ll not only help learners move forward – you’ll also grow your own career within a forward-thinking and inclusive adult learning service.The OpportunityIn the role of Adult Learning Tutor, here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:You will plan and deliver engaging and supportive employability and life skills sessions and provide ongoing personal assessment to adults who are unemployed, economically inactive, or otherwise distanced from the labour market — including NEET learners. Working primarily within Derby’s Journey to Work programme, you will also contribute to wider community learning by delivering flexible, learner-centred courses such as budgeting, digital skills, and personal developmentAbout YouTo be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have…Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Recent and relevant experience of teaching, training, coaching or mentoring adults or young people.
- Experience of working with unemployed, NEET, or disadvantaged learners to support their progression.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and engage learners from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to plan and deliver structured, learner-centred sessions in areas such as employability, life skills, and community learning.
- Good organisational and time management skills, including record keeping and tracking learner progress.
- Confidence in using IT and digital tools to support teaching, learning and administration.
- Awareness of safeguarding, Prevent, and equality, diversity & inclusion in an adult learning context.
- Ability to work flexibly across different venues and times (some evenings or weekends may be required).
- A recognised teaching or training qualification at Level 3 or above (e.g. Award in Education & Training or willingness to achieve within 2 years).
- English and Maths qualifications at Level 2 (GCSE equivalent).
- Experience delivering accredited qualifications or RARPA learning.
- Experience of delivering community learning courses such as budgeting, digital inclusion, or personal development.
- Additional qualification in digital skills, employability, or advice & guidance.
- Flexible work/life balance scheme
- Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
- 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
- Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
- Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
- Employee Assistance Programmes & Support
- Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network
- Support for colleagues who are carers