Employment Pathways Tutor, Coventry

We seek a passionate and experienced adult educator to support unemployed individuals and those with multiple barriers. This role involves designing, planning, delivering, and reporting a range of educational pathways face‑to‑face. You will join a supportive team of experienced tutors, have opportunities for professional development, and contribute to our inclusive and diverse community.

• Deliver high‑quality accredited and non‑accredited programmes.
• Provide inclusive, culturally competent learning experiences that raise aspirations for diverse communities.
• Set individual targets, monitor progress, and evaluate learner achievement.
• Promote Adult Education provision through various channels, including social media.
• Support learners with multiple barriers by embedding coaching approaches, confidence‑building, wellbeing awareness, and barrier‑reduction strategies.
• Provide high‑quality information, advice and guidance on employment pathways.
• Liaise with and engage local employers to ensure a clear and structured route into work for residents on the programme.
• Work collaboratively with Job Shop advisers, employment support teams, and partner organisations.
• Facilitate and manage application/interview sessions with local employers, supported by Job Shop employer engagement and event staff.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external Employer Engagement teams/resources to provide direct access to application routes and local vacancies.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of barriers to employment, including mental health challenges, disability‑related needs, long‑term unemployment, and low confidence.
• Have knowledge of Coventry’s labour market, including growth sectors, employer expectations and progression routes.
• Demonstrate experience moving learners into sustainable employment and strong positive destination data.
• Motivate and engage adults with complex needs.
• Adapt teaching for differing abilities, including those seeking higher‑level roles.
• Build trust with vulnerable learners through strong interpersonal skills.
• Commit to safeguarding and trauma‑informed approaches.
• Have knowledge of local third‑sector and community‑based organisations that support vulnerable residents.
• Have knowledge of the Vocational Training sector and the local ITP landscape.

• Minimum Level 2 English and Maths.
• A Level 3 teaching qualification (minimum).
• A Level 3 or equivalent subject‑specific qualification.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of curriculum practice and experience in adult education delivery.
• Strong understanding of equity, inclusion, safeguarding and Prevent.
• Ability to teach across multiple venues and formats throughout the year.
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship offered).
• Will undergo a pre‑employment check and police record check.

We offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups. To qualify you must meet the minimum requirements and identify with one of the following criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans.
• Currently in care or have previously been in care.
• Disabled or have a long‑term health condition.

We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents.

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