Employability, PSHE and Life Skills Tutor – Part-Time

Job description

Employability, PSHE and Life Skills Tutor – Part-Time

TARA Professional Recruitment are working in partnership with a secondary education setting seeking a dedicated and engaging Employability, PSHE and Life Skills Tutor to join their team on a part-time basis. This is a temporary opportunity commencing after the October half term, from 2nd November through to Christmas.

The role is ideal for an enthusiastic education professional who can help secondary-aged pupils develop the practical skills, confidence and knowledge they need to navigate everyday life, understand the world of work and prepare for their future.

The role

The successful Employability, PSHE and Life Skills Tutor will deliver engaging, relevant and accessible sessions designed to develop pupils’ personal, social and practical skills alongside their understanding of employability.

Topics may include preparation for employment, communication, teamwork, problem-solving, personal responsibility, healthy relationships, wellbeing, decision-making, independence and managing everyday situations.

The successful candidate will be able to make learning meaningful by connecting classroom activities to real-life experiences. They will encourage pupils to participate, develop confidence and recognise the value of the skills they are learning.

This role would suit someone who can adapt their approach to different learning needs, build positive relationships with pupils and create a supportive environment where young people feel encouraged to engage and make progress.

Requirements

• Experience delivering or supporting Employability, PSHE, Life Skills or a related curriculum area.
• A relevant teaching, tutoring or education qualification is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate secondary-aged pupils.
• Ability to plan and deliver practical, interactive and relevant learning activities.
• A flexible approach to teaching, with the ability to adapt sessions to pupils’ individual needs and abilities.
• Strong classroom management and the ability to establish clear expectations and positive relationships.
• Confidence discussing personal development, wellbeing, relationships and preparation for adult life in an appropriate and professional manner.
• A patient, encouraging and inclusive approach to supporting pupils’ personal and academic development.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to undertake the required checks.

Suitable experience for this setting

We would welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• Secondary teaching, particularly PSHE, Citizenship, Careers Education or Personal Development.
• Delivering employability programmes, careers education or vocational learning.
• Teaching practical life skills and supporting pupils to develop independence.
• Working with pupils who benefit from a practical, engaging and differentiated approach to learning.
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs, SEND or barriers to engagement.
• Youth work, mentoring, pastoral support or education-based coaching, where this experience includes delivering structured learning activities.

Candidates should be confident working with secondary-aged pupils and able to demonstrate how they have helped young people develop practical skills, improve engagement or prepare for their next steps.

What’s on offer?

• Part-time Employability, PSHE and Life Skills Tutor position.
• Temporary placement from 2nd November through to Christmas.
• The opportunity to make a positive difference to pupils’ personal development and future opportunities.
• A varied role combining practical learning, personal development and employability.
• Dedicated support from the TARA Professional Recruitment team.
• Access to our Teacher Referral Bonus scheme.
• Further opportunities to explore suitable education placements through TARA.

If you have experience in teaching, tutoring, employability, PSHE or life skills and are passionate about helping young people develop the confidence and practical skills they need for the future, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Call TARA Professional Recruitment today or apply online to become a TARA Teacher.

About Tara

We provide a dedicated and committed service to candidates, supporting teachers and support staff in their search for suitable and regular work and excellent Teacher Referral Bonuses. Tara Professional Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all interested parties.

All applicants will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and work diligently to help raise the standards of education within our schools.

Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks, including Prohibited List, Barred List, DBS and qualifications. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

What we're looking for

We are seeking candidates who:

• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Have a clear understanding of professional boundaries, safeguarding responsibilities and the importance of reporting concerns in line with school policies and statutory guidance.
• Share our values of integrity, professionalism, inclusivity and putting the needs of children first.
• Have a positive, reliable and proactive attitude, with the ability to build professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and school staff.
• Can deliver engaging and accessible learning that supports pupils’ personal development, independence and future aspirations.
• Are committed to creating safe, supportive learning environments where every child can thrive.
• Are willing to engage fully with safer recruitment and ongoing compliance requirements, including safeguarding training and vetting checks.

Successful applicants will be expected to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and always act in the best interests of children.

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