Vocational Tutor with Maths & English

Company Description

We welcome you to YMCA Derbyshire.

We have been at the heart of the community in Derbyshire since 1847. While the scope of our work has changed considerably over the years, our vision hasn’t. Our holistic development in body, mind and spirit and our mission to break down barriers to achievement and help local people to fulfil their potential has remained our constant purpose.

Every year, we support over 300 individuals in our housing provision, enabling them to grow their confidence and move into education, training, employment and into independent living. Alongside this we provide a whole host of youth and community services including our own community gardens. We also provide training and education to 150 young people each year who find mainstream education more difficult, as well as high-quality childcare within our community.

Our team works hard to provide as much care and support for those who need it most, every day we make a difference.

Position

Vocational Tutor with Maths & English

Based: All Key College sites

Salary: £25,918 - £26,518pa (Depending on Experience)

Hours: 35hrs per week

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the team at YMCA Derbyshire; a charity at the heart of the community in Derbyshire. We are committed to helping people at times of need, regardless of gender, race, ability or faith. Our values to Protect, Trust, Hope and Persevere underpin all of our services across the county.

This role is part of the YMCA Derbyshire Lifelong Learning team.

The role is to deliver a vocational practical work skills programme including maths and English on site at Parcel terrace for 12 young people 16-24 year. Some of these learners will be high needs and require additional support as identified within an EHCP. You will operationally plan and deliver vocational programmes as well as maths & English to ensure provision is delivered within Our Lifelong learning guidelines and meets the individual needs of the participants effectively. Your key focus will be to support and development of the young people to ensure future success in building their life skills and securing next steps education or employment.

The programme you deliver will enable young people to study in a small bespoke environment which is within a green space where they can do practical hands-on skills alongside core life skills and Math and English.

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 Duties will involve;

• To deliver vocational programmes and maths & English to post 16 learners. The programme will focus on hands on practical skills, life skills/employability developing whilst also embedding Maths and English.
• Delivering to learners with high needs and EHCPs, including alternative provision learners.
• To identify a student’s personal support needs, strengths, interests, and abilities related to developing their skill and knowledge for effective progression into further education or employment whilst ensuring they are getting the personal health and social care support they need.
• To follow Key College safeguarding practices and requirements and report as required.

We are seeking a creative thinker with a ‘can-do’ attitude and an ability to engage others to support young people with social, emotional, and mental health challenges to participate in education to develop their skills effectively.

Requirements

A driving license and use of own car is essential as there will be an expectation to work across numerous sites.

At YMCA Derbyshire we aim to transform the lives of the people we work with for the better. We are looking for brilliant people who will ensure that safeguarding the people we work with is a priority.

YMCA Derbyshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to thorough safeguarding checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check, in line with our safeguarding policies and a six-month probationary period.

Other information

YMCA Derbyshire are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Employer'. If you’re disabled, we will guarantee you an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you’ve applied for. Are you a disabled candidate who would like to apply on this basis?

If you do not wish to apply under the scheme, but do require us to make reasonable adjustments for you to attend an interview, then please let us know what those adjustments will be.

What we offer:

• 25 days holiday (pro rata) as standard with an extra 2 days after 5 years of service
• People celebration event each year. (Celebrating our Peoples Achievements)
• Recognition initiatives such as employee of the year and star of the quarter
• Smart Health app where you will have access to an online doctor for you and your family as well as nutritional advice and Mental Health assistance.
• Life Assurance 2 times your annual salary
• Real Living Wage
• Christmas/ Easter and Quarterly Treats
• Your Birthday off every year
• Long Service rewards
• Training and Development

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For an informal chat please contact Gary Lambert on 07525984375 during the hours of 9am – 4pm Monday - Thursday

Closing Date: Friday 6th February @8am

Interview Date: Wednesday 11th February 2026

Important Information

To ensure compliance with our GDPR policy and maintain a fair and consistent shortlisting process, please ensure that you complete the full application form with all required details. CVs and covering letters will not be reviewed during the shortlisting stage. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Vision

Our vision is enabling young people and communities to thrive:

– So, they can fulfil their dreams;

– have a safe space to learn and grow;

– feel equipped to belong, contribute and prosper; and

– feel supported to be active in body, mind and spirit.

Together we create places where people flourish.

Mission

To develop the whole person, body, mind and spirit.

Values

From 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Protect | Trust | Hope | Persevere

YMCA Derbyshire are committed to providing dual professionalism opportunities

We will do this by offering placements within other organisations in our community.

By supporting dual professionalism, we will improve our development, increase our experiences and outcomes which will positively impact YMCA Derbyshire, our employees, our residents and learners and our communities.

Equality and Diversity Statement:

YMCA Derbyshire is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of its operations. We value and embrace individual differences and believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity. We welcome people from all backgrounds, irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.