English & Maths Tutor

📍 Location: Leicester Training Centre LE1 6TF
💼 Contract: Permanent (4 days per week, Monday–Thursday)
💰 Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 FTE (pro rata for 4 days - £22,400 - £28,000)

About the Role

We’re looking for a passionate and engaging English & Maths Tutor to join our team at Juniper. This is a fantastic opportunity to work a 4-day week (Monday–Thursday) while delivering high-quality teaching to young people aged 16–18.

You’ll support learners to achieve Functional Skills and GCSE English & Maths, helping them build confidence and progress into further education or employment.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Deliver engaging, innovative group sessions in English & Maths (Functional Skills & GCSE)

• Plan lessons tailored to curriculum standards and individual learner needs

• Embed knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) into sessions

• Enhance learning through enrichment activities and external speakers

• Provide cover for other tutors where required

Assessment & Progress

• Conduct initial assessments and develop individual support plans

• Mark and assess work, providing constructive feedback (including SPaG)

• Track learner progress through reviews, mock exams and assessments

• Prepare learners for exams and support exam readiness

• Apply for access arrangements and invigilate exams where appropriate

Student Support & Engagement

• Build positive relationships to engage and retain learners

• Provide high-quality CEIAG and SEND support

• Identify barriers to learning and implement effective interventions

• Promote positive behaviour and an inclusive environment

Attendance, Targets & Administration

• Monitor and follow up attendance to meet retention targets

• Work towards performance and funding targets

• Maintain accurate documentation in line with requirements

Safeguarding

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all learners

• Promote British Values and prevent radicalisation

• Adhere to safeguarding, Prevent, and equality policies

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Level 2 English and Maths (minimum)

• Teaching qualification (Level 3 or willingness to work towards within 6 months)

• Experience delivering engaging group sessions

• Strong communication and organisational skills

• Ability to motivate and engage young people

• IT competent

Desirable

• Level 3 (or above) in English & Maths

• Level 4/5 Teaching Qualification

• Experience with 16–18 learners

Personal Qualities

• Positive, enthusiastic, and engaging

• Learner-focused and supportive

• Resilient and confident managing behaviour

• Organised and target-driven

• Innovative and solution-focused

Why Join Juniper?

🎁 Perks & Benefits – Because You Deserve It! 🎁

🎉 25 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service
💰 Buy & sell annual leave
🏋️ Earn an extra week of leave just by exercising!
🚗 Paid mileage (35p per mile, above normal work mileage)
📞 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
🏆 Long service & special recognition awards
🎟️ Juniper Lottery & Dragons’ Den competitions
⭐ PRIDE monthly celebrations
🕑 Early Finish Fridays (2:30pm!)
🎄 Christmas Savings Club
👀 Eyecare reimbursement
🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme
⚡ Electric Car Scheme (after 5 years’ service)
🛡️ Critical Illness Cover (after 5 years’ service)
🎉 Corporate events throughout the year!

🌍 Diversity, Inclusion & Safeguarding

At Juniper Training Ltd, we believe that language should never be a barrier to opportunity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. We actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Juniper Training is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment process, we carefully review all applications, check employment history and references, and investigate any gaps in employment. Pre-employment checks will also include verification of identity, right to work in the UK, and relevant qualifications.

Where roles involve working with young people or vulnerable adults, they are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and successful applicants will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks, which may include an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We may also carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to support you.

Join us in building a workplace that champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and safeguarding for all.