Study Programme Tutor - Childcare Tutor


Company:	Central YMCA
Salary:	from £27,000 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leeds, LS1 2JG
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Sept 2026
Closing date:	24 Oct 2026

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Summary

About Us

Central YMCA is the world's first YMCA and a national charity with a proud heritage of creating opportunities for people to thrive. Today, we are dedicated to transforming lives through education, skills and employability, helping young people and adults gain the confidence, qualifications and experience they need to build brighter futures.

As an independent training provider, we deliver high-quality study programmes, apprenticeships and vocational training in partnership with employers, equipping learners with the skills and knowledge to succeed in work while supporting employers to develop a skilled workforce.

Everything we do is driven by our charitable purpose. We work to break down barriers to learning, raise aspirations and create opportunities for individuals, while delivering high-quality, sustainable programmes that make a lasting difference to learners, employers and the communities we serve.

If you're passionate about creating opportunities through education and want to make a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Why join Central YMCA?

Dedicated weekly administration day with the opportunity to work remotely.

Smaller class sizes, enabling you to build positive relationships with learners and provide personalised support.

A supportive and collaborative curriculum team that values innovation and wellbeing.

Access to funded professional development.

Generous annual leave, plus access to a range of employee wellbeing benefits.

The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's futures through high-quality vocational education.

What we offer

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Extra annual paid leave for your birthday, a mental health day, and up to 5 volunteering days

4% Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a wide range of free and confidential wellbeing services for you and your immediate family (including counselling sessions)

Charity Employee Discount Scheme

Our Commitment to Equality

Central YMCA is open to applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to equity, acceptance, and inclusion, and provide everyone who works with us the opportunity to reach their potential. Our doors are open to all and if you connect with our mission, vision, and values, we welcome you to come and be part of our team.

About You

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Childcare practitioners who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and inspiring the next generation of childcare professionals. Whether you are an established Further Education Childcare Tutor, or an experienced childcare professional looking to take the next step into teaching, we will welcome applicants who have a genuine enthusiasm for supporting young people to achieve their potential and succeed in their chosen careers.

You will:

Be passionate about teaching, training, and learner success

Work confidently both independently and as part of a team

Be organised, proactive, and able to meet deadlines

Be motivated to support young people to achieve positive life outcomes

Be confident in using a range of IT systems and educational technologies to monitor learner progress, maintain records and support effective delivery.

Be able to manage administrative responsibilities effectively, maintaining accurate learner records, monitoring progress and completing documentation in a timely manner.

Experience of working within the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework, with an understanding of inspection requirements and experience of supporting or participating in Ofsted inspections being advantageous.

Essential Requirements

PGCE or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare.

Recent and relevant industry experience working with children in an early years, childcare, or educational setting.

A sound understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Desirable:

GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above, Functional Skills Level 2, or an equivalent qualification in English and Maths.

Experience of teaching or training learners aged 16–19 within a further education or vocational setting.

Experience of supporting learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and adapting teaching to meet individual learning needs.

Knowledge of the Ofstead Education Inspection Framework and inspection requirements.

About the Role

We are recruiting a Childcare Tutor to join our expanding provision at our Leeds 2 centre.

This is a rewarding full-time Childcare Study Programme Tutor role, delivering high-quality, practical learning to post-16 learners studying Childcare qualifications at Level 1 and 2.

You will manage learners’ journeys from initial interview and assessment through to successful completion and accreditation, delivering engaging teaching that builds industry knowledge, employability skills, confidence, and progression routes into further education, apprenticeships, or employment.

Alongside vocational delivery, you will support learners to achieve English and Maths (Functional Skills or GCSE), working with specialist teams, and uphold the highest standards of teaching in line with the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

Key Responsibilities

Deliver Childcare teaching and assessment

Teach Level 1 and/or Level 2 qualifications

Support learners’ employability, social skills, and personal development

Support delivery of English and Maths (with specialist support)

Track learner progress and maintain accurate records

Provide pastoral and tutorial support

Embed ICT and digital learning tools

Maintain high standards of teaching, learning and assessment

People are at the heart of everything we do. If you're passionate about creating opportunities through education and want to be part of an organisation where your work makes a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

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