Employability Tutor

Overview

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.

• 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)
• Charity Employee Discount Scheme

Vacancy Type: Permanent / Full Time

Hours per week: 40 hours

Location: Doncaster

Salary Range: £27,000 per annum

This role is suited to an Employability Tutor, Further Education Lecturer, or vocational trainer who is passionate about supporting young people to succeed.

• A Level 3 (or above) teaching qualification
• A minimum Level 3 vocational qualification
• Experience teaching English and maths up to Level 2
• The ability to manage classroom behaviour confidently and professionally
• Strong communication, organisation, and IT skills
• A genuine commitment to learner development and progression

As an Employability Tutor, you will deliver practical, engaging learning programmes to young people on a post‑16 Study Programme at our centre in Doncaster.

You will support learners from initial assessment through to successful completion, helping them build employability skills, confidence, and recognised qualifications. Delivery will include Entry Level to Level 2 programmes, including Functional Skills and GCSE English and Maths.

This role combines classroom teaching, employability skills development, and pastoral support, preparing learners for progression into employment, apprenticeships, or further education. You will also work closely with apprenticeship teams and external partners to support positive learner outcomes.

• Deliver employability and skills‑based teaching to post‑16 learners
• Teach Entry Level to Level 2, including Functional Skills and GCSE English & maths
• Embed work readiness, behaviour, and social skills into lessons
• Monitor learner progress and set individual learning targets
• Organise and support assessments, coursework, and examinations
• Provide pastoral and tutorial support to learners
• Maintain accurate learner records using ICT and tracking systems
• Build effective links with apprenticeship tutors and external organisations

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/