Lead Vocational Learning Tutor (Part-Time) 2 days per week (Thursday and Fridays) at Develop Outdoors CIC

About the Role
Develop Outdoors CIC is seeking a motivated and creative Lead Tutor to deliver high-quality Vocational Learning Programmes to small groups of young people aged 11–16.

This role combines:
-Delivery of Functional Skills (Entry 3–Level 1) using structured programmes and resources
-Delivery of independent living and personal development units, including healthy living, communication, confidence, and career aspirations

You will support learners with SEMH needs, helping them re-engage with education in a positive, structured, and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities
-Deliver Functional Skills sessions (English & Maths), following a programme of learning and adapting to meet individual needs
-Plan and deliver independent living skills sessions, including:
-Healthy eating and lifestyle
-Communication and confidence building
-Career aspirations and personal development
-Support learners to achieve accredited outcomes, gathering and recording evidence
-Differentiate learning and respond to individual needs and interests
-Build positive relationships with young people, families, and partner schools
-Track progress, set achievable targets, and celebrate success
-Complete daily reports and termly summaries
-Manage behaviour appropriately and record incidents in line with procedures
-Support transport arrangements where required

What We’re Looking For
A Tutor who is:
-Proactive, adaptable, and well-organised
-Confident delivering or following Functional Skills programmes
-Comfortable delivering independent living and personal development topics
-Skilled at engaging young people who may have disengaged from education

Essential Requirements
-Enhanced DBS
-Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Teaching, Coaching, Youth Work or similar
-Experience delivering or supporting delivery of learning programmes
-Strong communication and organisational skills
-Ability to document learner progress and evidence for accreditation
-Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (business insurance required)

Desirable
-Experience working with SEND / SEMH learners
-Experience delivering Functional Skills or ability to follow a structured programme of learning
-Experience delivering independent living skills to young people
-Experience supporting independent travel skills

Why Join Develop Outdoors?
-Small group sizes (max. 8 learners) supported by two Tutors
-Opportunity to deliver creative, engaging sessions
-Growing organisation with scope to increase hours
-Supportive team environment
-CPD opportunities

If interested please email info@developoutdoors.com with your CV and covering letter/email explaining why you feel you are suitable for the role. Please also email for a full job specification.

Interviews will likely take place week commencing 8th June & 15th June.
Start date: September 2026 (start of academic term) - July 2027