About the role:
Activate Learning is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a passionate and creative tutor to join our well-established Learning for Leisure team at Reading College.
We are seeking a dynamic individual to lead our National Saturday Club - Fashion and Business. This inspiring programme offers young people aged 13-16 the chance to explore their creativity and gain hands-on experience in the world of fashion and business.
As the tutor, you will:
- Inspire and mentor a group of young learners
- Organise and accompany the group on two exciting trips to London, including a showcase at Somerset House
- Lead on special projects, visits, and masterclasses throughout the year
- Take ownership of the group’s development and progression
The course runs every Saturday morning during term-time, 10am-1pm, 16 weeks per week at Reading College Campus
What do you need to be successful as a Saturday Club Tutor at Activate Learning?
You should:
- Have strong knowledge and experience in Fashion and Business
- Be confident in independently managing and motivating groups of young people
- Be creative, organised, and enthusiastic about youth engagement
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Who we are:
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.
Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:
- Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards:Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy
- Wellbeing & Resources Groups:Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
- Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
- Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
- Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.
- Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff.
- Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
- Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
- Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
- On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.
For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit our work-with-us/wellbeing-and-benefits
Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.
Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.
Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.
