Job Category: Education/Training/Instruction
About the role
As an Essential Skills Tutor (Literacy), you will deliver accredited literacy programmes that help learners build confidence, achieve qualifications and develop the communication skills needed for employment, further learning and everyday life.
You will work with learners from a range of backgrounds to improve literacy skills, prepare for assessment and support positive progression outcomes.
This role would suit someone who enjoys helping others succeed, can maintain high standards and is confident delivering engaging learning in a structured and supportive environment.
What you will do
Deliver Essential Skills Literacy / Communication qualifications in line with awarding body requirements and curriculum standards.
Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of learners with different starting points, abilities and support requirements.
Prepare learners for assessment and support them to achieve accredited outcomes.
Monitor learner progress, attendance and engagement, taking appropriate action where required.
Keep accurate records and follow required processes.
Communicate clearly with participants, colleagues and external partners.
Role model Get Set UK's values and demonstrate the employability standards we support in others, including good attendance, punctuality, professionalism, communication and follow-through.
Our values and standards
At Get Set UK, we are Ambitious, we take Pride in what we do, we are Considerate, we Own It and we Inspire.
We are looking for people who bring these values to life through their behaviour every day, whether they are working with participants, employers, colleagues or partners.
Because we work in employability and skills, we also look for colleagues who can role model positive employability behaviours, including good attendance, punctuality, professionalism, communication, reliability and follow-through.
Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you will need to evidence in your CV that you meet the minimum essential criteria below:
- A recognised teaching qualification in line with ES Circular 01/12
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
- Good organisation, attention to detail and able to follow agreed processes
- Evidence of commitment and follow-through in previous roles, education, volunteering or other responsibilities
- Evidence of delivering outcomes, targets, learner achievement or agreed objectives
- Reliability, punctuality and a professional approach to work
- Ability to explain your employment history clearly, including any gaps or short-term roles
- Confidence using digital systems, email and Microsoft Office
- Ability to work in a structured environment where quality, compliance and outcomes are monitored
- Commitment to Get Set UK's values and to supporting people who may face barriers to work, learning or progression
- Willingness to complete all required recruitment checks, including right to work, references and AccessNI checks where required
- GCSE English Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) or Level 2 Essential Skills Communication
- Right to work in the UK. Please note that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
It would be helpful if you have:
- Experience supporting learners with additional learning needs or barriers to progression
- Experience working within employability, skills, community learning or adult education programmes
- Experience using learner management systems and maintaining funding or compliance documentation
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Employee ownership share scheme
- Pension scheme with 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution
- Pension salary sacrifice scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Vitality GP consultations
- Mental health support, including CBT and counselling
- Physiotherapy cover
- Vitality health checks
- 40% discount on gym memberships
- Free 12-month Headspace subscription
- IncentFit, with the opportunity to earn up to £30 per month
- Discounts and offers with health, wellbeing and lifestyle retailers
- Phone contract discounts, including 20% off selected EE monthly plans
- Access to additional Vitality health cover and cashback benefits after 12 months' service
- Group life protection after 2 years' service
- Additional annual leave after 2, 4 and 5 years' service
Some benefits are subject to role type, eligibility and length of service. The full benefits package will be confirmed during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity
Get Set UK is a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and are committed to supporting physical and mental wellbeing at work. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. This role is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks and a commitment to safeguarding learners and clients. Get Set UK does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.
Job Category: Education/Training/Instruction
