Job Description

About Uplift Associates

Uplift Associates is a Sunderland-based training provider that delivers high-quality personal development, employability, and digital skills programmes. Our aim is to uplift lives through meaningful education, coaching, and mentoring--empowering individuals across the North East to overcome barriers and reach their potential.

An important part of our role is to deliver Health & Wellbeing programmes to learners who may be facing mental health challenges, long-term unemployment, or transitions in life and work. We are looking for a passionate, engaging, and experienced Tutor to deliver these courses in a compassionate and learner-focused environment.

Uplift is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Please see the person specification and job description relating to the role.

Visits to Uplift are welcome. We encourage applicants to come and see our workplace and understand our vision for the learners we work with. Please contact Zoe Longstaff on

0191 5001233

or email

zoe.longstaff@upliftassociates.co.uk

to book a visit.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Must hold a UK driving licence and willing to travel to outreach to north east venues. Business insurance required.

How to Apply

Please send your

CV and a short covering letter

outlining your experience and why you're a great fit for the role to. Please include 2 referees, one being your current employer or most recent employer:

Job details

Job title: Tutor

Salary:

28,500-32,000 depending on experience

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Contract type:

Full time

Reporting to:

Operations Lead

Main purpose

To plan, deliver and assess engaging courses, linked to the business need of the company. To plan, deliver and assess engaging, learner-centred Health and Wellbeing/Employability/Digital courses that promote positive mental health, self-esteem, resilience, and lifestyle awareness. And moving learners forward into a positive destination ( Further Education, employment or volunteering.) To support adults and young people with varying levels of confidence and needs--creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering learning experience. Promote learners' independence, self-esteem and social inclusion Give support to learners, individually or in groups, so they can access the sessions, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement

Duties and responsibilities

Teaching and learning

Plan and deliver a range of accredited and non-accredited pathway in the subject areas of: Health & Wellbeing, Employability and Digital. Create inclusive lesson plans and learning materials tailored to diverse learner needs, in line with awarding body requirements and internal schemes of work. Provide one-to-one learner support, including advice, signposting, and mentoring. Embed safeguarding, EDI, and health & safety throughout all teaching practices. Complete learner enrolment, initial assessment, progress reviews and evaluations. Support positive learner outcomes, including progression to employment, further learning, or improved self-management of health and wellbeing Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to increase achievement of all learners including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) Maintain a safe learning environment Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment Document learners' achievements, mark work in a timely manner, Maintain accurate records of learner attendance, progress, and outcomes. Proficient in IT (Microsoft Teams, basic online platforms and digital resources. Undertake any other relevant duties given by Operations Lead
Planning

Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of learner's performance and progress. Read and understand session plans shared prior to lessons. Prepare the room for sessions. Use allocated time to devise clearly structured activities that interest and motivate learners and advance their learning Plan how they will support the inclusion of learners in all activities.
Working with staff and relevant professionals

Communicate effectively with other staff members and learners. Work collaboratively with the wider Uplift team, including coaches, admin staff, and compliance officers. Communicate their knowledge and understanding of learners to other staff and other professionals when needed professionals. Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues
Health and safety

Promote the safety and wellbeing of learners, and help to safeguard learners' wellbeing by following Uplift's safeguarding policy. Ensure the room, and building, is free from risk.
Professional development

Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from Uplift Take part in Uplift's appraisal procedures
Safeguarding

Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance and policies. Promote the safeguarding of all learners.
The tutor will be required to follow Uplift policies and the staff code of conduct.

Notes:

This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the postholder.

Application

Completed cv Well-structured supporting statement indicating suitability for the post. This should include practical examples of successes within an education/training context (No longer than two sides of A4 please) Fully supported in reference

Qualifications

Recognised teaching or training qualification (e.g. Level 4 Award in Education & Training, PTLLS or above). GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and maths
Desirable

L3 or above qualification in Counselling, Mental Health First Aid, Coaching or similar. Experience working with NEET learners, jobseekers, or adults returning to learning. Understanding of OFSTED expectations, ILPs, and funding requirements.

Experience

Demonstrate high standards of teaching practice Experience of working in higher education Evidence of consistently good teaching to groups and individuals Experience of working with learners with a range of needs Evidence of planning and evaluating learning activities and assessing/tracking learner progress Experience of safeguarding practices.
Desirable

Recent experience of tutoring learners aged 19 plus. Experience delivering Health & Wellbeing, personal development, or mental health-related training to adults or young people

Professional Development

Evidence of continuing professional development

Skills

Ability to establish professional relationships and take an active role within a team Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations Organisational ability Experience in curriculum planning, delivery and assessment Proficient in IT (Microsoft Teams, basic online platforms, and digital resources). Ability to use initiative and resolve problems as they arise A willingness to work co-operatively with a wide range of professionals

Personal attributes

Enthusiasm and flexibility Sensitivity whilst working with others Willingness to be involved in all aspects of Uplift life Full UK driving license and be willing to travel to outreach North East destinations, based on the need of the business. A sense of humour
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,500.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person