Careers & Employability Tutor

Recruiter
Activate Learning
Location
Reading,United Kingdom
Salary
£25,000 - £35,000 Per Year
Posted
09 Aug 2024 10:51
Closes
06 Sep 2024 23:59
Reference
AUG20245262
Sector
Further Education
Job Level
Teaching / Lecturing
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Careers & Employability Tutor

About the role: Careers and Employability Tutor

Activate Learning are now looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Careers and Employability Tutor to join our team in Reading.

The primary responsibility is to implement our career readiness and employability framework curriculum for groups of students, developing their employability skills and preparing them for work experience placements aligned with their career aspirations and supporting their progression.

The role involves engaging with employers to secure diverse placement opportunities for the students including managing the work experience process through the Grofar placement system. You will also act as the tutor for your assigned students, overseeing their progress reviews and collaborating with other tutors to support their learning journey.

This is a permanent role based at our Reading College Campus. We're interested in either a single full-time candidate or multiple part-time candidates.

What do you need to be successful as a Careers and Employability Tutor?

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate resilience and empathy to support students to succeed and encourage them to reach their potential.

In addition, you will need to have a flexible approach, coupled with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. You will have an open mindset and attitude towards technology and virtual learning tools.

Along with current Maths and English skills, you will also demonstrate the ability to engage and develop students and role model the attributes that we develop within our learners. You will also need to be confident in a classroom setting, with the ability to engage learners while delivering material.

Who we are:

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

  • Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
  • Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
  • Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
  • Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
  • Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
  • Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for Activate Learning staff.
  • Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
  • Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
  • Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
  • On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!
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