Job Title: Sessional Employability Tutor
School / Area: World of Work
Salary: Up to £31.24 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
At Croydon College Group our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students. We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community. Our visions and values ensure that we put our students first and value our staff as our greatest asset.
We are seeking an Employability Tutor to join our World of Work department. In this role, you will provide a flexible and responsive teaching solution, enabling the department to scale delivery in line with demand while maintaining a consistently high‑quality service.
You will be responsible for delivering high‑quality employability teaching and coaching to unemployed learners referred by the DWP, primarily through SWAP employability courses. Working within structured guidelines and processes, you will support learners throughout their journey by recruiting, planning and delivering employability units, maintaining regular contact to monitor progress, and ensuring each learner receives meaningful, tailored support. You will also manage assessment activities, track achievement, maintain accurate records and complete associated administrative tasks, while developing and maintaining high‑quality learning resources and actively supporting learners to progress into employment, self‑employment, apprenticeships or further study.
A teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one, together with a relevant subject qualification, is essential. You will bring strong experience working with diverse and often vulnerable learners, demonstrating the ability to motivate, inspire and engage. Excellent communication and organisational skills, alongside a commitment to continuous professional development for yourself and others, are key to achieving outstanding results and maintaining the high standards of the department.
Apart from our great location, our wonderful staff and positive culture, we also offer a range of other staff benefits, including generous annual leave and defined benefit pension schemes. We also value staff development and have 7 days a year planned for staff development, including elements of team development, socialisation and staff wellbeing.
If you are as passionate about making a difference, we look forward to receiving your application and joining our great college group. Apply via the Croydon College jobs vacancy page.
Please note CV’s are not accepted – you must apply via our recruitment portal
The College is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive learning community, where we value inclusivity and treat our staff and students as individuals. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and welcome applications from a diverse range of individuals.
For successful applicants, the post is subject to enhanced DBS check and other onboarding requirements in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidelines.
Application Closing Date: 31 March 2026
Interview / Selection Date: Week commencing 03 April 2026
