Job Introduction

Essential Skills Tutor (Literacy)

Applying through Indeed? You'll be asked to complete a short application on the Get Set UK recruitment system. This final step ensures your application is received and considered.

We encourage applicants to read the role information carefully before applying. Attention to detail and commitment matter in this role and are qualities we value in our team.

About us

Get Set UK supports people to overcome barriers, build skills and move into work.

Get Set UK is now part of Palladium, a global organisation working with governments, businesses and investors to solve social and economic challenges. Together, we are strengthening our support for participants, employers, commissioners and communities.

About the role

As an Essential Skills Tutor (Literacy), you will deliver accredited literacy programmes that help learners build confidence, achieve qualifications and develop the communication skills needed for employment, further learning and everyday life.

You will work with learners from a range of backgrounds to improve literacy skills, prepare for assessment and support positive progression outcomes.

This role would suit someone who enjoys helping others succeed, can maintain high standards and is confident delivering engaging learning in a structured and supportive environment.

What you will do

• Deliver Essential Skills Literacy / Communication qualifications in line with awarding body requirements and curriculum standards

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of learners with different starting points, abilities and support requirements

• Prepare learners for assessment and support them to achieve accredited outcomes

• Monitor learner progress, attendance and engagement, taking appropriate action where required

• Keep accurate records and follow required processes

• Communicate clearly with participants, colleagues and external partners

• Role model Get Set UK's values and demonstrate the employability standards we support in others, including good attendance, punctuality, professionalism, communication and follow-through

Our values and standards

At Get Set UK, we are Ambitious, we take Pride in what we do, we are Considerate, we Own It and we Inspire.

We are looking for people who bring these values to life through their behaviour every day, whether they are working with participants, employers, colleagues or partners.

Because we work in employability and skills, we also look for colleagues who can role model positive employability behaviours, including good attendance, punctuality, professionalism, communication, reliability and follow-through.

Minimum essential criteria

To be considered for this role, you will need to evidence in your CV that you meet the minimum essential criteria below:

• A recognised teaching qualification in line with ES Circular 01/12

• Experience delivering Essential Skills Literacy / Communication or similar accredited qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing

• Good organisation, attention to detail and ability to follow agreed processes

• Evidence of commitment and follow-through in previous roles, education, volunteering or other responsibilities

• Evidence of delivering outcomes, targets, learner achievement or agreed objectives

• Reliability, punctuality and a professional approach to work

• Ability to explain your employment history clearly, including any gaps or short-term roles

• Confidence using digital systems, email and Microsoft Office

• Ability to work in a structured environment where quality, compliance and outcomes are monitored

• Commitment to Get Set UK's values and to supporting people who may face barriers to work, learning or progression

• Willingness to complete all required recruitment checks, including right to work, references and AccessNI checks where required

• GCSE English Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) or Level 2 Essential Skills Communication

• Right to work in the UK. Please note that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Desirable criteria

It would be helpful if you have:

• Experience supporting learners with additional learning needs or barriers to progression

• Experience working within employability, skills, community learning or adult education programmes

• Experience using learner management systems and maintaining funding or compliance documentation

Benefits

We want colleagues to feel supported, rewarded and able to do their best work. Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service

• Employee ownership share scheme

• Pension scheme with 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution

• Pension salary sacrifice scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Vitality GP consultations

• Mental health support, including CBT and counselling

• Physiotherapy cover

• Vitality health checks

• 40% discount on gym memberships

• Free 12-month Headspace subscription

• IncentFit, with the opportunity to earn up to £30 per month

• Discounts and offers with health, wellbeing and lifestyle retailers

• Phone contract discounts, including 20% off selected EE monthly plans

• Access to additional Vitality health cover and cashback benefits after 12 months' service

• Group life protection after 2 years' service

• Additional annual leave after 2, 4 and 5 years' service

Some benefits are subject to role type, eligibility and length of service. The full benefits package will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

Recruitment process

We aim to make our recruitment process clear, fair and engaging for every candidate.

To apply, you must complete your application on our recruitment platform, including a short initial questionnaire. If you apply through Indeed, you will still need to complete this step before we can review your application.

Once submitted, our recruitment team will assess your CV and application against the essential requirements of the role, looking for evidence of relevant experience, communication skills, commitment and achievement.

If shortlisted, you may be invited to complete a further questionnaire and progress through some or all of the following stages:

• Telephone or Teams conversation with our recruitment team

• Online assessment or testing

• Employment history and reference checks

• Hiring manager interview

• Presentation, task or role-based exercise (where relevant)

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory right to work, reference, AccessNI, safeguarding and other pre-employment checks.

We encourage candidates to engage fully with each stage of the process. Preparation, responsiveness and attention to detail are important and reflect the standards we expect in our work.

Get Set for a better tomorrow. Apply today.

Additional information 

We reserve the right to close applications early, so we encourage early applications. Get Set UK is a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and are committed to supporting physical and mental wellbeing at work. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. This role is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks and a commitment to safeguarding learners and clients. Get Set UK does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.