Employability Skills Tutor

Who are we

This is an exciting time to join the TCHC Group. TCHC Group was set up in August 2004. Since then we have continued to develop and deliver programmes to support young people to learn achieve and progress toward greater opportunities. TCHC is an organisation that believes in creating opportunities for all. It is an organisation that is ethical friendly and considerate and encompasses these values in all its services and operations. Most of all we believe in working together as a team to create opportunities for the individuals we work with to grow to help them recognise and achieve their aspirations and goals and attain a positive outcome.

TCHC is a disability confident committed employer.

Who are we looking for

Can you engage and build positive relationships with young people who may have complex needs Do you feel that vulnerable young people deserve an opportunity to develop their skills and abilities and have the best chance to succeed

Are you enthusiastic determined and resilient with effective communication skills

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Employability Skills Tutor to join our team. The ideal candidate will work with young learners aged 1619 including those with diverse learning needs to equip them with essential employability skills while incorporating elements of business and retail. The tutor will focus on building confidence communication teamwork and vocational skills necessary for success in the workplace. It is important that you are passionate about supporting young people to enable them to reach their goals as at times young people have barriers to overcome and require patience alongside tutors who can adapt their teaching styles for the required needs.

Job Title : Employability Skills Tutor

Location : Watford Herts

Working Hours : 8.30 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday 1hour lunch 37.5 hours per week

FT or Term Time option available)

Contract Type : Perm

Reports to : Centre Manager

Salary Band : UnqualifiedQualifiedper annum

What are we looking for

Qualifications :

Relevant teaching qualification (e.g. PTLLS AET Cert Ed PGCE or equivalent)

Assessor qualifications

Experience teaching employability skills business or retail preferably to young adults.

Strong understanding of various learning needs and the ability to adapt teaching methods accordingly.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to inspire and motivate learners from diverse backgrounds.

Desirable Skills and Experience :

Experience in business or retail sectors.

Knowledge of career pathways and opportunities for young people in the employment market.

Familiarity with education frameworks including City & Guilds Gateway or similar qualifications.

Experience of good to outstanding delivery of education

Delivering to classes of up to 16 learners planning sessions and courses managing various learning needs through the session

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Curriculum Development :

Design and deliver engaging lesson plans that cover employability skills business principles and retail practices.

Tailor materials and instructional methods to meet the diverse learning needs of learners.

Teaching :

Facilitate interactive classroom sessions that promote active participation and realworld application of skills.

Setting of differentiated objectives for all to work towards

Have clear session structure that is consistent and allows all to build knowledge and develop skills

Teach essential skills such as CV writing interview techniques customer service teamwork and problemsolving within business and retail contexts.

Assessment and Progress Tracking :

Assess student progress through assignments projects and examinations.

Provide constructive feedback and work with learners to set individual learning goals.

Support and Mentorship :

Offer guidance and support to learners in overcoming barriers to learning and achieving their personal and vocational goals.

Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.

Read and EHCPs to ensure you plan to meet learners needs through your delivery

Manage behaviour within your classroom following the behaviour management policy

Collaboration :

Work closely with other tutors support staff and industry partners to enhance learning experiences.

Establish partnerships with local businesses for work placement opportunities and enrichment activities.

Professional Development :

Stay current with industry trends and best practices in employability skills and business / retail education.

Participate in training and professional development opportunities to enhance teaching effectiveness.

Note : These responsibilities serve as an initial outline for the tasks that the post holder will initially be expected to perform. Changes may occur over time to accommodate evolving job requirements and adapt to shifting circumstances.

Furthermore given the dynamic nature of our operational environment it is crucial for individuals in these roles to demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to travel to different work locations. This outline represents an initial plan and will be subject to periodic review as part of our Continuous Professional Development process.

Confidentiality

The individual in this role is responsible for upholding the confidentiality of information pertaining to clients staff and other stakeholders. Certain aspects of their work involve handling confidential information which should not be disclosed to individuals outside the scope of their official duties. It is imperative that the post holder consistently always adheres to the provisions of the General Data Regulation Act.

Safeguarding Prevent & Equal Opportunities

TCHC is dedicated to promoting equal opportunities and preventing discrimination for everyone. Our commitment extends to adhering to Safer Recruitment Policies safeguarding practices complying with the Prevent Duty and advocating for the wellbeing of children youth and adults. In pursuit of our dedication we will continuously enhance and refine our robust safeguarding processes and procedures fostering a culture of safeguarding among our team members and volunteers.

Commitment to Safeguarding

TCHC is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults. All staff are expected to adhere to our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and the safeguarding responsibilities outlined in their job description.

We conduct Safer Recruitment Checks on all staff prior to confirming a start date in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. An online search of information within the public domain is conducted on all candidates who are invited to interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975 (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are protected so they do not need to be disclosed to employers and if they are disclosed employers cannot take them into account. The MOJs guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Please see our Recruitment with Safer Recruitment Policy for further information or get in touch onor

Preemployment checks

The company also conducts an internal online search on social media platforms in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Should any pertinent information arise from this search it will be discussed with the applicant as part of the recruitment process.

Please note that upon a successful job offer the company performs digitalised righttowork checks and initiates DBS applications through an external service provider. An enhanced DBS check including the barred list is mandatory for this role.

Rewards for your hard work

For us here at TCHC reward means far more than just pay. Our generous and competitive benefits package includes :

Annual leave up to 20 days plus 8 public Bank Holidays

We operate a Christmas and New Year shutdown period in which you will receive an additional 3 days of leave at full pay to cover this closure period.

When your birthday falls on a working day you will receive the day off at full pay.

Sickness pay allowance.

Pension scheme after 3 months of being employed with us.

Bupa Cash Plan level 1 paid by the company.

Employee Assistance Programme to access help and support 24 hours a day every day of the year for immediate family (eligibility applies)

Discounted membership for BUPA (subject to the qualifying conditions)

Long Service club loyalty gift upon completion of 5 and 10 years of continuous service

Quarterly and annual awards

Company tools and equipment for the performance of your duties

Reimbursement of travel expenses

How to Apply

To apply please complete the application form online at :

Key Skills

Internship,Apache Tomcat,Civil Engineering,Industrial Sales,Benefits

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 30000 - 30000