113 Employee Skills jobs in the United Kingdom
Trainer Driving Skills
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This role has a starting salary of £41,585 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.
We are excited to be recruiting a Driving Skills Trainer to join the Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, based at Wray Park Training Centre in Reigate.
Our Offer to You:
- 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff)
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
- An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
- Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
- A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.
About the Role
As the Driving Skills Trainer, you will be part of a small team responsible for delivering initial driver training / periodic reassessments for service personnel. These will include delivering:
- LGV licence acquisition practical training
- NFCC approved Response Driver Training for category C and B vehicles
- Specialist vehicle courses (Hook lift Container System / Moffett forklift/ trailer use
- 4x4 off road instruction
- Periodic reassessment of above skills
Primarily based in Reigate, you may be required to travel to locations around the County to meet the demands of this role. Working hours are usually a 7.2 hour day within normal office hours. However, there will be some occasions when driving instruction and assessments will require a longer working day outside office hours. Any additional hours accrued as time in lieu and taken off by agreement with line manager.
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:
- Holder of a clean full manual DVSA driving licence for category B and C vehicles (held for a minimum of 3 years)
- Recent experience in driving a large goods vehicle (Cat C or C+E) and ability to supervise / train provisional licence holders in category C vehicles to pass practical DVSA test
- Communicate effectively in the workplace, both verbally and in writing, and vary your delivery style based on the needs of your students
- A recent response driving / instructing qualification gained from statutory emergency services authority (such as Fire, Police, or Ambulance)
- Confident in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Mobility sufficient to climb and enter LGV's and travel throughout the county
To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following questions:
- Do you currently hold a clean, full manual DVSA driving licence for category B and C vehicles, and have you held it for at least 3 years? If so, please describe your recent experience driving large goods vehicles.
- Have you previously supervised or trained provisional licence holders in category B or C vehicles? Please provide examples of how you supported them in preparing for and passing the DVSA practical test.
- Describe a situation where you had to adapt your communication style to suit the needs of a student or colleague. How did you ensure your message was understood clearly?
- Have you gained a recent response driving or instructing qualification from a statutory emergency services authority (e.g., Fire, Police, or Ambulance)? Please provide details including the issuing authority and date of qualification.
- Please describe your experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. How have you used these tools in a training or operational context?
Note: A driving assessment will form part of the interview process with a pre drive vehicle safety check, reversing exercise, and routine drive to include a commentary. Applicants must be able to prove qualification and share DVSA driver information with hiring managers before any assessment takes place.
The successful candidate must be able to attain membership of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Response Driving / Approved driving instructor (ADI) registers within a reasonable timescale.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 02/11/2025 with interviews to follow.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!
Our Commitment
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Functional Skills Tutor
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Skills & Learning Manager
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Functional Skills Tutor
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Urgently seeking an Functional Skills tutor with SEN experience and good daytime availability.
About
Bright Heart is an award-winning London-based tuition agency – we won the Tuition Business of the Year award in the 2022 National Tutoring Awards arranged by The Tutors’ Association (runners-up in 2023 and 2024). We were also an accredited Tuition Partner for the National Tutoring Programme (NTP) which ended in August 2024.
We offer a more nurturing approach and help students with special educational needs (SEN) and those lacking confidence or motivation. Our heart-based approach – the ‘Bright Heart Approach’ – involves meeting the whole person from their unique perspective with warmth to build trust, self-esteem and self-belief, before building on academic abilities.
Bright Heart is committed to providing the best possible care to its students and vulnerable adults and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
The role
Bright Heart Education’s tuition agency (an employment business) seeks an experienced tutor with excellent written and spoken English who can tutor Functional Skills - experience working with students with ASC strongly desired. Tutors must be based in or able to provide tuition in Ashford.
Successful candidates will be provided with further information and guidelines on the Bright Heart Approach and relevant training for working with SEN students.
Key qualities we look for in our tutors include:
- Passion for teaching their subjects of expertise
- Ability to provide engaging and informative lessons that motivate students
- Ability to create bespoke lessons according to the student’s needs
- Caring, patient and empathetic
- Professional and diligent with a strong commitment to safeguarding
Benefits of the role
You will be working as a self-employed, part-time tutor, so you can choose which clients/students you wish to provide tuition to. Based on client demand, we are ideally looking for tutors who are looking to tutor at least 12 hours per week (and have good opportunities for those wishing to tutor many hours each week). Bright Heart provides its tutors with opportunities for professional development, including the potential for an employment contract if of interest.
In addition, Bright Heart offers the right candidate:
- A £5 per journey travel contribution (in addition to the advertised pay rate)
- A respectful working environment for tutors
- On-going training and support from experienced education professionals
- Access to comprehensive CPD and upskilling opportunities through TES Develop
- Tutor of the Month award (prize of £150) selected each month
- A 10% incentive for tutors who tutor for 80 hours or more within a 6-month period
Key qualifications
All candidates must have the right to work in the UK and a current Enhanced DBS certificate (with a check of the children’s barred list) before commencing any tutoring assignments (we can apply on behalf of a candidate if not currently held). Candidates must also provide 2 relevant professional references and a parent reference. Candidates who have lived / worked overseas in the last 5 years will also need to provide certain overseas checks, including a police certificate.
Please review the safer recruitment policy on our website for further details.
In addition, candidates should have:
- At least 12 months of relevant tutoring and/or teaching experience in the UK
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Strong subject knowledge in their tuition subject(s)
- University qualification or studying towards one and A-levels
- Passion for teaching and their tuition subject(s)
- SEN tuition/teaching experience and a passion for working with students with SEN
Applying to Bright Heart
Please attach your CV and include a cover letter outlining your tuition experience, SEN experience and your motivation for applying to us, as well as your tutoring availability and the subjects and / or types of students you would like to tutor.
Should we progress your application, we will contact you for a brief screening call. Potential next steps include completing an application form, a pre-interview questionnaire / checks (which include online checks), an online interview with a director, contracting and an in-person meeting in London.
Safeguarding and safer recruitment
Bright Heart has a moral and legal obligation to ensure that, when given responsibility for young people and vulnerable adults, they are treated with the highest possible standard of care.
As disclosed in our safer recruitment policy (see our website), we aim to ensure that unsuitable candidates are deterred from applying to work with our students, and should they apply, they will not be successful in their application.
Our recruitment and selection procedures follow an equal opportunities policy. We aim to hire the most suitable candidates, with all applicants receiving fair and equitable treatment during the recruitment process.
Successful candidates will be required to sign Bright Heart’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy (available on our website) and complete safeguarding induction and annual refresher training.
We appreciate your interest.
Functional Skills Tutor
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an engaging, inspirational, passionate and committed Functional Skills maths tutor with elements of Functional Skills English, including Speaking, Listening and Communication to join our supportive Study Programmes team at Prospect Training Services.
Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap.
Hours per week: 37.5 hours a week.
Salary: £29,000 per annum pro rata.
Please note due to our Safer Recruitment process and standards, we do not accept CV' s as part of an application for this role. All gaps in your employment history must be explained on the form.
As a tutor you are at the heart of our delivery, therefore you must possess the ability to motivate students to develop their skills and to reach their full potential. You must have the passion and empathy for working with young people aged 16 – 19 years of age with different abilities, including young people with additional needs. You will use innovative methods to deliver creative, fun and engaging sessions for English and maths, with a focus on supporting the learners to achieve their qualifications.
This role includes full teaching responsibilities, including developing your own curriculum against standards, planning and preparing sessions and marking work. You will be part of regular team meetings, and we will provide you with professional development opportunities.
Required skills and experience for this FS English and maths tutor role:
- L3 (or above) Education and Training teaching qualification
- Assessor Qualification (desirable but not essential)
- Ability to deliver Functional Skills English and maths, entry level to level 2 and GCSE maths
- Excellent delivery skills and proficient classroom management
- Excellent communication skills and a good command of the English spoken language
- Excellent coordination and organisational skills
- Excellent time management
- Be Innovative, fast thinking and versatile
- Self-motivated, able to work to performance targets and KPIs
- Good general level of ICT skills including Microsoft Office
And our recruitment process reflects those same values — starting with a relaxed Teams meet-and-greet, followed by a face-to-face visit with our staff and students, and concluding with a short, informal teaching task.
PTS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.
Dependent on the role applying to you may be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS/DS) check. PTS support the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in any way.
PTS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant (Silver membership).
WE cover the costs of your DBS/DS Check - not you.
The Benefits
- 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (total of 31 days inc bank holidays - UK), inclusion of our health cash plan on successful completion of probationary period which also includes access to an E.A.P, rewards & discount scheme
- Free on-site parking (business expenses cover car park ticket costs at any of our other outreach centres)
- Paid business mileage expenses - covered
- DBS/DS check costs - covered
- Contributary pension scheme
- Tailored personal corporate Induction for all new staff
- Friendly & supportive working environment, with many years' experience in our industry
Vocational Skills Coach
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Learning Curve Group (LCG) is a national training and education specialist that partners with further education providers, employers, and learners to achieve success. Since its founding in 2004, LCG has grown into one of the largest and most diverse providers in the country through both organic growth and acquisitions. Serving over 100,000 learners annually, LCG is driven by strong values centred around their learners. The dedicated and passionate team members, known as 'Purple People,' are committed to transforming lives through learning.
Role Description
This is a full-time remote role for a Vocational Skills Coach - Housing. The Vocational Skills Coach will be responsible for mentoring and coaching learners in vocational skills related to the housing sector. Daily tasks will include reviewing training sessions, assessing learners' progress, providing feedback, and supporting learners to achieve their qualifications. The role may also involve developing and updating training materials and working closely with employers to understand their training needs.
Qualifications
- Experience in mentoring, coaching, or training individuals in vocational skills
- Knowledge of the housing sector and relevant vocational qualifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to assess learners' progress and provide constructive feedback
- Proficiency in developing and updating training materials
- Ability to work independently and remotely
- Relevant qualifications in training and education
- Experience in the education or training sector is a plus
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Functional Skills Teacher
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Trident Alternative Provision
England
£23,000 - £27,000 per year
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
03 November 2025
Apply by:
19 October 2025
Job overviewTrident Alternative Provision is a leading SEN school in the Solihull providing high-quality alternative education to students who require additional support. We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Functional Skills Teacher to join our team on a full-time basis.
Position: Functional Skills Teacher
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Position Type: Tutor
Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum qualification of Diploma in Education or related field
- At least 2 years of experience teaching Functional Skills curriculum
- Strong knowledge of UK national curriculum standards for Functional Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to create engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs
Values and Attitudes:
- Passionate about supporting students with diverse learning needs
- Committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment
- Patient, empathetic, and understanding towards students facing challenges
- Collaborative team player willing to work closely with colleagues, parents, and external agencies
If you meet the above criteria and are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on the lives of young people through education, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team at Trident Alternative Provision as a Functional Skills Teacher.
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About Trident Alternative ProvisionTrident Alternative Provision
58 Lincoln Road, Solihull
West Midlands
B27 6NX
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Business Skills Trainer

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**Core tasks and responsibilities**
+ Develop and deliver Business Skills and Leadership training programmes that are high quality, robust and are aligned to organisational standards
+ Deliver face to face and/or virtual workshop sessions to train and coach learners in business, management and leadership skills and to support and develop their skills, knowledge, and behaviours
+ Deliver training sessions that are interactive, inspiring and engaging and support differentiation to meet differing learning needs
+ Create resources to assist with training programmes such as PowerPoint presentations, workbooks, webinars and handouts as well as supporting ongoing development and reviewing of current resources
+ Utilise all available and appropriate technology in the delivery of learning programmes to support and enhance learner experience
+ Evaluate the effectiveness of training programmes and suggest improvements where required
+ Provide constructive, professional, and relevant feedback to learners in relation to their learning journey
+ Carry out coaching calls with learners and complete administration within agreed timescales
+ Maintain online blogs, ensuring learner contribution and regular updates
+ Coach and mentor learners to develop positive attitudes towards learning and studying
+ Ensure that own allocated learners are progressing in line with their target achievement dates and liaise with the Programme Manager/s for the purpose of monitoring the progress of learning.
+ Ensure that learner records are accurately maintained, including records held within MIS systems, e-portfolio and online learning systems
+ Complete learner visits, either virtual or to customer sites and locations, when required or as directed by management
+ Maintain positive relationships with learners, business partners and all other stakeholders to ensure Pearson TQ retains and gains business
+ Attend standardisation and team meetings as required
+ Identify, complete, and record appropriate annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities that maintain your ability to support the delivery of programmes
+ Assist in the support and delivery of other qualifications/programmes when required
+ Be flexible over hours of attendance/work, including evenings and weekends where required
+ To undertake any other duties as may be required from time to time
**Qualifications**
**Training / Competencies**
+ Hold relevant teaching/training qualifications
+ Highly motivated, flexible and adaptable
+ Excellent communication and IT skills
+ Proven coaching and mentoring skills
+ Outstanding interpersonal and presentation skills
+ Able to work under own supervision and on own initiative
**Essential**
+ Qualified trainer/tutor with proven training and delivery experience within the business skills sector
+ Experience in the Healthcare sector, in particular with the NHS, would be advantageous
+ Proven experience of creating and delivering inspirational, informative and engaging training content
+ Industry competence and experience in a substantive management role
+ Can demonstrate use of technology to support effective and efficient delivery
+ Demonstrate through previous OTLA and/or standardisation observations is consistently operating as an outstanding or minimum good trainer
+ Can demonstrate the development of course materials and training resources
+ Excellent written skills to enable detailed feedback and target setting of objectives
+ Willing to travel as needed
**Desirable**
+ Assessor and training/teaching qualifications
+ Delivery within the Apprenticeship business skills sector
+ Delivery experience of CMI Qualifications and of Level 5/7 Leadership & Management programmes
+ A relevant Management qualification at Level 5 or above
+ Hands on experience implementing improvements in healthcare, working collaboratively with operational managers and clinicians
**_This post is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applicants will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the DBS._**
**Who we are:**
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing
**Job:** Learning Subject Matter Experts
**Job Family:** LEARNING_&_CONTENT_DEVELOPMENT
**Organization:** Enterprise Learning & Skills
**Schedule:** FULL_TIME
**Workplace Type:** Remote
**Req ID:** 21327
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Business Skills Coach

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We are looking for a Business Skills Coach to join our friendly team who can deliver high quality training programmes to develop our Apprentices knowledge, skills and behaviours for their Level 5 Coaching Professional and Leadership & Management Programmes. The ideal candidate will have solid experience working in Apprenticeships ideally delivering **coaching and management** qualifications.
Your responsibilities will include completing Apprentice learning, assessments, reviews, and completions efficiently, always aiming to exceed the quality standards set by management. You'll support every aspect of the learner journey, from preparing for the Gateway to delivering valuable, professional feedback and provide exceptional learning experiences and steadfast guidance to ensure every apprentice and learner achieves their Apprenticeship standards and qualifications successfully.
**Location:** Based on a hybrid working model, you will have the ability to work remotely with very occasional travel to customer sites and/or our Pearson offices.
**Core tasks and responsibilities**
+ Develop and deliver personalised learning programmes supporting apprentices in gaining the required knowledge, skills, and behaviours.
+ Contribute to assessment, eligibility, onboarding, and induction to accurately record apprentices' starting points.
+ Provide individual coaching, arrange visits, and support apprentices in developing workplace skills essential for qualification completion.
+ Assess apprentices against criteria and provide constructive feedback.
+ Conduct assessments within set timeframes to monitor progress and generate evidence for qualifications.
+ Utilise e-portfolios and virtual learning environments effectively to support apprentices' learning and development.
+ Conduct face-to-face and/or virtual workshop sessions to coach apprentices in coaching, business and management skills.
+ Track apprentices' progress, conduct formal reviews, and ensure compliance with regulatory bodies.
+ Maintain accurate apprentice records across various systems and assist in ongoing programme development.
+ Engage in CPD activities, attend meetings, and support other qualifications/programmes as needed.
**What we are looking for**
+ Qualified trainer and assessor with demonstrable training and delivery experience of Level 5 Coaching and Management Apprenticeships and Qualifications.
+ Delivery experience of Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeships would be desirable.
+ Industry competence and experience in a management and coaching role.
+ Proficient in managing learners and caseloads effectively.
+ Utilises technology adeptly to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery.
+ Can consistently demonstrate operating as an outstanding or minimum good trainer/assessor, through previous OTLA (Observation of Teaching and Learning) and standardisation observations.
+ Proven ability to work in a target driven environment with a track record in successfully achieving targets.
+ Excellent written skills to enable detailed feedback and target setting of objectives.
+ Experience of Ofsted inspections and an understanding of ESFA funding requirements desirable but not essential.
**Who we are:**
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing
**Job:** School Service Delivery
**Job Family:** LEARNING_&_CONTENT_DELIVERY
**Organization:** Enterprise Learning & Skills
**Schedule:** FULL_TIME
**Workplace Type:** Hybrid
**Req ID:** 21029
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