Job Introduction
Are you interested in inspiring and motivating young people to achieve their potential? We are looking for an Employability, Personal & Social Development Tutor to deliver engaging and relevant Employability / Personal and Social Development sessions to young people.
Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements of RQF Level 6.
About the Role
InspireU learning environments are small and friendly with class sizes being no bigger than 14 - 16. We have sites across Lincolnshire at Boston, Grantham, Lincoln, Louth, Ruskington, Skegness and Spalding.
We have a vacancy for an Employability, Personal & Social Development Tutor to full time (37 hours per week) to deliver sessions to young people aged 16 - 24. This will involve 2 days delivery at our Grantham site (Wednesday and Friday) and 2 days delivery at our Ruskington site (Tuesday and Thursday) with an additional full day of departmental duties (Monday).
In this role you will be delivering inspiring and engaging preparation for adulthood sessions where learners can develop the skills required to make the next steps into adulthood and employability. Our key learning and teaching ethos is for learning to be active and teaching to be adaptive
You will be delivering qualifications from Entry 1 to Level 2 as well as our RARPA (Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement through non accredited learning) based Curriculum.
We value the differences in learner starting points and we are keen for all our learners to make progress.
Our vision is for every learner to realise and achieve their potential.
About Us
You will be part of a small, close-knit team where every day will be different and full of opportunities to support our learners to achieve their potential.
The team consists of other Tutors, Wellbeing Coaches, Job Coaches, Provision Management and Employment Officers who all have the same vision - for every learner to realise and achieve their potential.
About You
The successful candidates may hold a teaching qualification and will preferably have experience of working with vulnerable young people who may have challenging behaviour and/or Special Educational Needs.
We will also consider applications from un-qualified tutors who have the desire to train to become a fully qualified tutor.
InspireU will support you on your journey, providing an appropriate course, mentoring and coaching, which you will
undertake alongside teaching within the classroom.
You will have effective behaviour management skills and be able to travel to other sites when required. You will have a solutions focused and growth mindset with a 'can do' attitude.
If you have the experience, skills, knowledge and enthusiasm we are seeking or you are looking for your first teaching role, then we look forward to hearing from you
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure
If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, before clicking apply!
If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this role then please contact Gavin Knox via email Gavin.Knox@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Closing date: 16th November 2025. Interviews: 27th November at InspireU Ruskington.
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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