Vocational Skills Tutor
£24,900 - £27,308 (28 hours year-round £19,920-£21,846) Start point dependant on experience
28 hours per week (term time only or year-round contract)
This position is primarily based in Moss Side
Manchester Young Lives does education differently. We building trusting relationships that enable young people to feel respected and safe, facilitating engaging creative personalised learning programmes that leave young people with SEND believing they can succeed. We are looking for passionate values driven professionals who will support young people in our Learning Hubs to believe in themselves and achieve their aspirations.
As part of expanding our Moss Side Learning Hub, MYL is recruiting for a Vocational Skills Tutor to work on the Post 16 programme with young people 16 - 25 with SEND, providing informal education, pastoral support and enrichment activities. You will work alongside Youth Engagement Workers to motivate and inspire learners to achieve recognised vocational qualifications (EG play and youth work, digital, social care, construction, retail), preparing and delivering high quality flexible lessons that meets young people’s special educational needs.
This is a 28 hour part-time role (including 9.30am – 3.30pm Tuesday and Friday) but we are happy to consider additional flexible working arrangements for the right candidate. Successful candidates can choose whether to have a term time only contract (+ 5 training days) with a pro-rata salary, OR a year-round contract with annual leave entitlement and a requirement to support holiday playschemes.
Place in organisation
To work within our Learning Hubs team who provide structured and informal education, personal development and employability programmes to young people with additional learning needs.
Main purpose of the job
To motivate and inspire learners to progress on programme. To engage and support young people aged 16 - 24 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) who are enrolled in a Learning Hub. The role will lead a programme of tailored learning to enable young people to gain accredited qualifications up to L2.
To plan, prepare and deliver a range of high-quality lessons and enrichment activities designed to support learners into employment, further education, training and to develop broader life skills. The role will also involve undertaking reviews, assessment and verification as required by awarding body standards and funders.
Please note CVs will not be considered as part of your application for this position. Application forms must be returned either via email to info@manchesteryounglives.org.uk or by post to Manchester Young Lives, The Addy Young People’s Centre, Woodhouse Lane, Wythenshawe, M22 9TF. Please ensure you complete the final section of the application from, giving information as to how you meet the person specification.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The closing date for completed application form is midnight Monday 20th January.
Key information
- Employer: Manchester Young Lives
- Locations: Greater Manchester
- Role Type: Temporary
- Salary: £24,900 - £27,308 (28 hours year-round £19,920-£21,846)Start point dependant on experience
- Working Hours: Part-Time
- Working Hours Per Week: 28 hours per week
To apply for this role:
Please note CVs will not be considered as part of your application for this position. Application forms must be returned either via email to info@manchesteryounglives.org.uk or by post to Manchester Young Lives, The Addy Young People’s Centre, Woodhouse Lane, Wythenshawe, M22 9TF. Please ensure you complete the final section of the application from, giving information as to how you meet the person specification.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The closing date for completed application form is midnight Monday the 20th of January.