Skills Development Tutor (5318)
Skills Development Tutor
Are you ready to inspire the next generation of accounting professionals? The Growth Company’s (GC) Education and Skills team is looking for a Skills Development Tutor to bring AAT learning to life across Accounting Apprenticeships at Levels 2 to 4. You will create engaging learning experiences that build learners’ knowledge, skills and confidence, prepare them for their examinations and support their progression towards successful careers.
Please note, this role offers hybrid working, with two days per week based at Warren Bruce Court, Trafford Park, and the remaining days working from home. Both full-time and part-time working arrangements will be considered.
As one of the largest providers of skills and training in the UK, we are dedicated to supporting businesses and individuals with apprenticeships, higher education, and commercial training. We help people to develop their skills across a diverse range of sectors and levels, with our work with leading businesses to ensure our curriculum boosts the career prospects of individuals and productivity of businesses.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver engaging face-to-face and remote learning sessions in line with Accounting Standards and AAT requirements up to Level 4.
- Manage learner caseloads, supporting progression and achievement within their chosen careers.
- Assess learner work, provide structured feedback and agree development objectives with learners and employers.
- Set, monitor and review learner progress targets, ensuring KPIs and apprenticeship outcomes are achieved.
- Support curriculum improvement and compliance with diagnostics, commitment statements and end-point assessment processes.
- Contribute to quality assurance, CPD and safeguarding activities.
- Attend open evenings, taster days and employer events to promote apprenticeships and build learner caseloads.
About you:
- Confident using Microsoft Office, digital systems and e-learning platforms.
- Motivating and inspiring, with the ability to encourage learner engagement and achievement.
- Supportive and committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Organised and able to manage priorities effectively.
Skills Required:
- Experience delivering AAT modules to at least Level 3, with the ability or willingness to develop to Level 4.
- A minimum of three years’ vocational experience working within finance.
- One to two years’ teaching, learning and assessment experience, with knowledge of Ofsted quality standards.
- An AAT or equivalent professional qualification, with up-to-date subject knowledge.
- A Diploma in Education and Training, or willingness to work towards a relevant teaching qualification.
- Strong communication and coaching skills, with the ability to engage and motivate learners with diverse needs.
We are currently unable to provide sponsorship for work permits or visas. Therefore, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in the UK.
Safeguarding the welfare of all individuals, including vulnerable adults and young people is a core priority at GC, and we expect all staff to uphold this responsibility. All Education and Skills appointments are subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures, including a DBS check and a professional social media check, carried out by Due Diligence Limited (DDC Ltd) at no cost to the successful candidate.
Please note: It is an illegal offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity if you are on the Barred List.
We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and either have a disability or are from a diverse ethnic community.
If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process. Your request will be shared only with the Hiring Manager and Internal Recruitment Team.
We also aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you need reasonable adjustments or have any general enquiries at any stage or the recruitment process, please contact careers@growthco.uk or call us on 0161 237 4447.
We’re proud to support the Ban the Box campaign, which helps people with convictions access job opportunities. As part of this, we’ve removed questions about convictions from the initial application stage.
GC is committed to fostering a culture of flexibility and agile working. Many roles will increasingly support full agile arrangements. If you require more permanent flexibility, we encourage you to discuss this during your interview so your request can be considered early in the process.
All GC colleagues will work in line with the Health and Safety at work act and the GC Health and Safety Policy.