English/Vocational Tutor

Full-Time Vocational & English Tutor – Chesterfield

Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 (Full-Time)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (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

Why This Role?

• Full-time stability with a varied and rewarding workload
• Make a meaningful impact across employability and academic English curriculum areas
• Opportunities for professional development and CPD
• Supportive, learner-focused working environment

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 Matters

At Juniper, we believe that language should never be a barrier to opportunity. We are committed to creating an inclusive learning environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide a work environment free from discrimination. We actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

At Juniper, we are committed to safer recruitment practices to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff. We carefully scrutinize all applications, thoroughly checking employment history and references to identify any gaps or inconsistencies. Where appropriate, we conduct enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks to ensure candidates meet our high standards of integrity and suitability for the role. Our approach reflects our dedication to creating a safe, supportive, and secure environment for everyone within our organisation.

If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know, and we will do our best to provide assistance. Join us in building a workplace that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion for all.

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