Study Programme – Childcare Tutor

Company: Central YMCA
Apply for the Study Programme – Childcare Tutor
Location: Walkden
Job Description:

About Us

Central YMCA is transforming. This is an exciting time to join us as we look forward toward growth and progression and focus on our purpose to advance the education, health and wellbeing of our communities. We want to create improved access to life‑changing opportunities and enable everyone to achieve their potential, live a fulfilled life and contribute positively to society.

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 services for you and your immediate family (including counselling sessions)
  • 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.

Vacancy Details

Vacancy type: Permanent / Full time

Hours per week: 40 hours per week

Location: Walkden, Manchester

Salary range: £27,000 per annum

About You

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced childcare practitioners who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and inspiring the next generation of early years 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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, Cert Ed, or Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training
  • Minimum Level 3 qualification in childcare
  • Relevant industry experience working with children in settings

Additional 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

Safeguarding responsibilities: This role will involve daily contact with learners, and you will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All staff have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and/or vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact. The charity’s safeguarding policy is available from Central YMCA website.

Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references, relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates.

Regulated activity: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the charity is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children. Should you be shortlisted, you will be required to complete a disclosure form prior to interview.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026