GCSE English Tutor - Junior Apprentice

Cavcforbusiness; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused educational institution in Cardiff is seeking a Junior Apprentice English Tutor to support year 10 and year 11 students. The role includes preparing lessons, assessing students, and providing academic support while working in a collaborative environment. A degree and a recognized teaching qualification are required, along with knowledge in WJEC English qualifications. This fixed-term contract offers several benefits, including a pension scheme and various discounts.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Access to discounts through Reward Gateway

Cash health plan

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level with a recognized teaching qualification.
• Knowledge of teaching WJEC English qualifications specifically the new curriculum in Wales.
• Experience in a classroom environment with Junior Apprentices is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach GCSE English to year 10 and year 11 Junior Apprentice students.
• Undertake lesson preparation, classroom teaching, and marking.
• Conduct student assessments to monitor progress and identify support needs.
• Provide appropriate support for academic and welfare needs of learners.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of GCSE English curriculum

Ability to conduct student assessments

Welsh language skills

Education

Degree and recognized teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the GCSE English Tutor - Junior Apprentice role at Cardiff and Vale College.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Apprentice English Tutor at our City Centre Campus on Dumballs Road. The Junior Apprentice Programme is aimed at key stage 4 learners who are disengaged in mainstream learning for various reasons. Our learners come from 22 Schools across the Cardiff & Vale area and study with us for two years. The programme is vocational based giving learners the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and qualifications in their chosen pathway. We run 5 pathways as part of the programme – Hair & Beauty, Catering & Hospitality, Multi Trades (Plumbing, Construction and Automotive), Health & Social Care and Digital Creative.

Responsibilities

• Teaching GCSE English to the year 10 and year 11 Junior Apprentice 14 – 16 cohort. Course tutor responsibilities of at least one JA group.
• Undertaking of all pedagogic work such as lesson preparation, classroom teaching, tutorial work and marking.
• Conducting student assessments in order to place students, monitor progress and identify learning support needs and exam access arrangements (EAA).
• Providing appropriate student support in order to meet both the academic and welfare needs of learners and ensuring that all relevant information is recorded on the appropriate College systems.
• Good working knowledge of GCSE English qualifications, as per WJEC criteria for delivery to year 10 and year 11 learners.

Qualifications and experience

You will be educated to degree level with a recognized teaching qualification. You will also have knowledge of teaching WJEC English qualifications specifically the new curriculum in Wales. Knowledge and experience of teaching Junior Apprentices in a classroom environment would be advantageous. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential for this role.

Benefits

In return we offer fantastic benefits including a generous pension scheme, access to various discounts at various Online and High Street retailers through our Reward Gateway scheme, Cash Health Plan and access to exciting career pathways at the college.

Contract and further details

This is a fixed term contract until July 2026. The closing date for completed applications is 12/09/2025 at 11:59pm. Applications are to be made using the Cardiff and Vale College application form only. The college welcomes applications in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application in English. If we invite you to interview, let us know if you would like us to conduct the interview and assessment process in Welsh.

How to apply

To find out more or apply go to www.cavc.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department on 02920250311 or [e-mail].

Equal opportunities and safeguarding

All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment will not commence without a valid up to date DBS check. This is a contractual agreement that must be in place before your employment starts. The College’s procedure for the Suitability of Ex-offenders for Employment is available upon request. We are committed to the recruitment and retention of disabled people, and are a positive disability confident scheme employer.