Overview
Do you want a role where you can see the difference you make to people’s lives every week?
At Get Set UK, we support people to build skills, confidence and realistic routes into employment. As an Employability Tutor, you will design and deliver structured, accredited programmes that prepare individuals for real workplace expectations.
This role is both purposeful and performance-focused.
If you are organised, commercially aware and confident leading groups while holding clear standards, this role will suit you well.
What This Role Is Really About
Employability is built through structure, routine and clear expectations.
As an Employability Tutor, you will:
- Deliver Employability and Customer Service qualifications
- Maintain high engagement and attendance standards
- Prepare learners for real work place expectations
- Adapt delivery to contractual requirements
- Provide structured feedback that improves readiness for work
You will balance encouragement with accountability.
You will model punctuality, preparation and professionalism in every session.
What You Will Do
You will:
- Design and deliver courses aligned to awarding body standards
- Maintain a minimum 90% engagement rate with learners
- Monitor attendance and follow up appropriately
- Provide clear, constructive feedback
- Identify and support additional learning needs
- Deliver sessions both in person and remotely
- Maintain accurate learner records and documentation
- Adapt content to meet commercial and contractual requirements
This role requires organisation, confidence and the ability to manage group dynamics effectively.
The Standard We Work To
We are looking for someone who can evidence:
Structured delivery: You plan thoroughly and manage sessions with clear objectives.
Professional presence: You hold the room, maintain standards and manage behaviour constructively.
Commercial awareness: You understand engagement, completion and contractual targets.
Accountability: You track attendance, progress and documentation carefully.
Adaptability: You adjust delivery based on learner needs and programme requirements.
Integrity: You maintain consistent standards and accurate records.
What You Will Bring
Essential:
- Recognised tutor qualification
- Experience delivering accredited employability or customer service courses
- Experience supporting learners with additional learning needs
- Confidence delivering both face-to-face and remote sessions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
Desirable:
- Experience in employability, welfare to work or community training settings
- Experience managing engagement in target-driven environments
A Day in the Life of an Employability Tutor
“My day usually starts by reviewing lesson plans, attendance and learner progress. In the morning, I may deliver a structured session on interview techniques or workplace behaviour. I set clear expectations at the start and maintain engagement throughout. If behaviour or participation dips, I address it calmly and directly. After the session, I update learner records and track attendance. If someone has been absent, I follow up appropriately to understand the reason and reset expectations. Later, I might deliver a remote workshop or provide one-to-one feedback on CVs and assessments. The role requires energy, organisation and consistency. What makes it rewarding is seeing learners grow in confidence and readiness for work.”
Our Values
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 their work consistently.
Why Join Get Set UK?
You will be supported, trusted and given the opportunity to make a genuine difference.
You will benefit from:
- Wellbeing support including GP access, counselling and Headspace
- Pension, discounts and salary sacrifice options
- Enhanced benefits with service
- Development and progression opportunities
- A culture built on ambition, pride, ownership and support
Our Recruitment Process
The work we do matters and carries real responsibility. We are looking for people who approach it with professionalism and genuine commitment.
As part of your application, you will complete a small number of role-specific questions. These must be completed in full for your application to be considered. We also look carefully at the clarity and quality of your CV. Providing accurate information and clear evidence of your experience helps us understand your suitability for the role. We appreciate the time and effort that goes into a thoughtful application and look forward to hearing from you.
Get Set to make an impact. Apply today!
Eligibility
You must have the full right to work in the UK to be considered for this role. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Additional information
We reserve the right to close applications early, so we encourage early applications. 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.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
