Retail and Hospitality Tutor

Summary:

Retail and Hospitality Tutor needed for a school offering practical, hands-on education.

About the School:

A school dedicated to helping young people aged 15–25 who have struggled in traditional education settings. It offers a supportive, flexible environment with a focus on personal development and practical learning.

The Opportunity:

A Retail & Hospitality Tutor is needed to deliver a practical course that helps young people build confidence and essential skills. This role requires a calm, consistent approach and a passion for teaching in a non-traditional setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver practical sessions based on the Introduction to Retail and Hospitality curriculum
• Teach essential skills such as customer service, barista basics, and retail processes
• Help learners build confidence in communication, teamwork, and working environments
• Embed Functional Skills in Maths and English at the appropriate level
• Adapt teaching methods to support learners with a range of needs, including SEND and SEMH
• Build strong, respectful relationships with learners to support engagement
• Use calm, consistent, and trauma-informed approaches to behaviour and wellbeing
• Track progress, attendance, and EHCP outcomes accurately
• Collaborate with LSAs and other staff to create a joined-up learning experience
• Support learners in making next steps towards further learning, work, or training

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Experience teaching or delivering structured learning with a clear understanding of lesson planning and progress tracking
• Confidence managing the day-to-day responsibilities of a teaching role
• Experience in retail, hospitality, or customer-facing work, or training in these environments
• A Level 3 Award in Education & Training (or equivalent), or be working towards it with prior teaching experience
• Understanding of safeguarding, SEND, and trauma-informed practice
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain clearly and simply
• Good organisational skills and confidence with record keeping
• Basic IT skills (Microsoft 365)

Preferred

• Experience working with young people who have SEMH or neurodivergent needs
• Experience with Functional Skills delivery
• A full UK driving licence

Compensation & Benefits:

• Generous annual leave, including up to 24 days with length of service
• Auto-enrolment into a pension scheme with employer and employee contributions
• Access to discounts and wellbeing benefits including flu vaccinations and birthday gifts
• Support for sustainable travel initiatives such as Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
• A supportive, values-led workplace with training and professional development opportunities