Job Description

JGW+ Skills Tutor (Maternity Cover)

Contract term: Temporary

Hours: 37 hours over 5 days

Location: Barry

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 young people build confidence and prepare for a brighter future

? We're looking for an enthusiastic and supportive Skills Tutor to join our Jobs Growth Wales+ (JGW+) team on a temporary basis.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Delivering meaningful, creative, and accessible learning sessions

Supporting learner wellbeing and personal development

Running practical mini-projects, volunteering tasks, and enterprise activities

Travelling between local centres if required to support learners

Inspiring young people to believe in their potential

Every day will bring something new--our learners are diverse, and we're looking for someone who thrives on variety and wants to make a real impact.

What we need from you:

Experience of teaching/delivery within a learning environment

Good level of Maths and English GCSE C or above (spoken and written)

Strong IT skills and confident using Microsoft Office, Word and Excel

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Creative, resilient, and passionate about learner development

A track record of meeting targets and working independently as well as collaboratively

Ability to motivate and engage young people

About JGW+:

Jobs Growth Wales+ (JGW+) is an exceptional training and development programme designed for 16-19-year-olds. It helps young people gain the skills, qualifications, and experience they need to progress onto an Apprenticeship, start their own business, or secure their dream job.

Our dedicated team are passionate about supporting learners to reach their full potential, ensuring each individual is guided and empowered every step of the way.

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.?

If you would like to work for an organisation that holds 3-star accreditation with Best Companies demonstrating extra-ordinary levels of staff engagement, ranked in the Top 100 Most inclusive Workplaces, has gained a place on the Times Best 100 Companies to work for in the UK for the last seven consecutive years and that holds Investors in People Platinum accreditation we would love to hear from you!?

Our Values:

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 19th 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)

What to Expect

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview at one of our centres. You will be asked to complete a work-based task, such as a micro-teach--full details will be provided in advance.

If you have any questions or would like an informal chat before applying, please get in touch.

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, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 26,375.00-29,540.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Paid volunteer time Sick pay
Work Location: In person