English & Employability Tutor/Teacher
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £18,200 to £21,000 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 April 2026 |
| Location: | Juniper Training, Old Head Office, Dock Walk, Wheatbridge Rd, Chesterfield S40 2AB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Juniper Training |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | English/Voc Tutor - Chesterfield |
Summary
Salary: £18,200 – £21,000 (Pro‑Rata)
Hours: 26.25 hours per week (no Friday working)
Role: Part‑time merged role: Vocational Tutor + English Tutor
Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them progress into employment, further training, or apprenticeships? We’re looking for a dedicated Vocational & English Tutor to deliver high-quality teaching and mentoring to learners aged 16–18 at our Chesterfield centre.
This newly combined role offers the best of both worlds: practical employability teaching and academic English delivery (GCSE & Functional Skills), giving you the opportunity to make a wide-ranging impact across the study programme.
✨ What You’ll Be Doing
Vocational & Employability Delivery
Deliver engaging, practical sessions to develop employability, personal development, and vocational skills
Support learners with CVs, interview skills, work readiness, and career planning
Provide feedback, track progress, and help learners achieve their individual goals
Work collaboratively with employers to create meaningful learning experiences
English Delivery (GCSE & Functional Skills)
Deliver GCSE and Functional Skills English sessions to build literacy, communication, and confidence
Support learners in reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills
Prepare learners for assessments and track progress to ensure successful outcomes
Maintain compliance through accurate records, schemes of work, and individual learning plans
✅ What You Bring
A teaching qualification (PTLLS/AET or equivalent – or willingness to work towards)
Experience delivering vocational/employability or English (GCSE/Functional Skills) — ideally both
Passion for supporting learners to succeed
Strong communication, interpersonal, and IT skills for planning, delivery, and record keeping
Bonus: Previous experience delivering employability programmes or Functional Skills English
Benefits:
Perks & Benefits – Because You Deserve It!
25 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service
Buy & sell annual leave
️ Earn an extra week of leave just by exercising!
Paid mileage (35p per mile, above normal work mileage)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Long service & special recognition awards
️ Juniper Lottery & Dragons’ Den competitions
⭐ PRIDE monthly celebrations
Early Finish Fridays (2:30pm!)
Christmas Savings Club
Eyecare reimbursement
Cycle to Work Scheme
⚡ Electric Car Scheme (after 5 years’ service)
️ Critical Illness Cover (after 5 years’ service)
Corporate events throughout the year!
Diversity, Inclusion & Safeguarding
At Juniper Training Ltd, we believe that language should never be a barrier to opportunity. We are committed to creating an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. We actively encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups.
Juniper is also committed to safer recruitment practices to protect the welfare of our learners and staff. As part of our recruitment process, we carefully review all applications, thoroughly check employment history and references, and explore any gaps in employment.
Where roles involve working with young people or vulnerable adults, they are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Successful applicants will therefore be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment checks, which may include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, to ensure they meet our high standards of safeguarding and suitability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to support you.
Join us in building a workplace that champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and safeguarding for all.
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