Employability & PSD Tutor

Employability & PSD Tutor – Alternative Provision School, Northamptonshire, Temp-to-Perm, 4-Day Working Week.

Job Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic tutor to deliver Employability and Personal & Social Development programmes to Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students in an alternative provision setting. The role is temp‑to‑perm and supports the school’s transition to a four‑day working week (8:30am–4:30pm, four days).

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Employability and Personal & Social Development lessons to KS3 and KS4 students.
• Support learners to develop confidence, resilience, communication, and independence.
• Teach employability skills: CV writing, interview preparation, workplace expectations, teamwork, and career planning.
• Deliver PSD topics such as emotional wellbeing, relationships, personal safety, budgeting, health, and citizenship.
• Create an inclusive learning environment encouraging participation and personal growth.
• Build positive relationships with students who may have previously disengaged.
• Collaborate with pastoral, SEN, and safeguarding teams to support individual needs.
• Monitor progress and celebrate achievements academically and personally.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience delivering Employability, PSD, PSHE, Life Skills, Careers Education, or similar programmes.
• Experience working with young people, ideally within Alternative Provision, SEN, mainstream education, youth work, or community settings.
• A strong understanding of the barriers faced by vulnerable young people.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach to behaviour management.
• A passion for helping young people develop the skills needed to succeed beyond school.
• A teaching qualification is desirable but not essential for candidates with relevant experience.

Benefits

• Opportunity to secure a permanent contract following a successful temporary period.
• 4‑day working week (8:30am–4:30pm, four days) to support work‑life balance.
• Ongoing support from Tradewind Recruitment consultant throughout the placement.
• Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses through The National College.
• Make a genuine difference by helping young people overcome barriers and prepare for successful futures.

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