Job Description

Essential Skills Tutor

Contract term: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours over 5 days

Location: Homebased??with field based & centre based delivery

Salary: 26,375 rising to 29,540 per annum

If you would like to work for an organisation that demonstrates outstanding commitment to staff engagement, has gained a place on the Times Best 100 Companies to work for in the UK for the last eight consecutive years and that holds Investors in People Platinum accreditation we would love to hear from you!??

What you'll do:

Are you passionate about helping others build essential skills for their future? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're looking for two Essential Skills Tutors to join our team.

The role involves the delivery and assessment of Essential Skill qualifications including Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital Literacy (Entry levels, plus levels 1 - 3), alongside supporting learners working towards Apprenticeship and Jobs Growth Wales+ programmes whose initial assessment results may range from Entry level 1 to L3.

This is a flexible role, which will also include covering delivery where and when required to ensure learners receive consistent support across our programmes. You will work collaboratively across departments to communicate learner progress and ensure timely completion of Essential Skills Qualifications.

The role is based from home with virtual Essential Skills delivery but will include delivery at ACT centres and employer visits. This role fits within the Essential Skills Team reporting to the Essential Skills Manager.

ACT is committed to promoting the Welsh language for both staff and learners, and whilst it is not considered essential criteria, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role.?

What we need from you:

Minimum of 2 years' recent experience of teaching Essentials Skills or Maths/English/IT/DL Minimum L3 Essential Skills in either Application of Number, Communication, Digital Literacy or an equivalent teaching qualification Experience of using various learning software such as Nearpod and e-portfolio systems such as OneFile Knowledge of Essential Skills qualifications Knowledge of how to support learners with additional learning needs Ability to develop others Creative and passionate for training/learning Excellent written and verbal communication skills Well organised Excellent IT skills with programmes such as Microsoft Office, Word and Excel To uphold ACT Values

Why work for ACT?

As Wales's largest Training Provider, ACT is all about people. With a family feel culture we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We're all extremely passionate about making a positive difference to people's lives by providing excellent learning programmes and opportunities.??

Our Values:

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At ACT, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of respect, fairness, and dignity for all. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and empowered to thrive.??

FREDIE has been central to promoting and recognising exceptional commitment to equality and diversity. FREDIE stands for Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement, and these values are at the heart of ACT's philosophy, shaping our approach to both staff and learners.

Diversity statement

ACT is dedicated to fair and safe recruitment practices, ensuring equality for all applicants and staff. We do not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.?Our questioning and collating of information are intended to help us maintain equal opportunities best practice and identify barriers to workforce equality and diversity. The information collated from you will not be used in any decision affecting you.??

We are happy to consider an reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, please drop us an email with your requirements.?

What next?

?The Advert will close 26th August 2025, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.??

Applicants will be notified via email of application process (please check junk or spam folders).

An interview process consisting of:??

A face-to-face interview at our Head Office with a work-based task (for example - a micro teach, presentation or a written task), full details will be provided prior to interview.
We're keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best, so if you need us to make any adjustments, please just let us know.??

If you have any queries about the vacancy please feel free to contact us on recruitment@acttraining.org.uk.?

Safeguarding:

Our organisation is deeply committed to safeguarding the welfare of all learners and staff. We expect all employees to uphold this commitment as part of their role. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,375.00-29,540.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Work from home
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: On the road