Job Title: Sustainability Tutor

Salary: From £30,000 per annum
Location: Newton Aycliffe Head Office plus Middlesbrough, Gateshead & Newcastle Hubs (with travel across the North East as required)
Reports to: Senior Operations Manager
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities Teaching, Learning & Assessment

• Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching in sustainability and environmental practices across classroom, remote, and workplace settings.
• Provide personalised learning and support, including progress tracking, learner reviews, and individual action planning.
• Ensure delivery aligns with national standards, curriculum frameworks, and employer needs in green and sustainable sectors.
• Support curriculum development by adapting or designing content relevant to emerging green technologies, net-zero targets, and sustainable business practices.
• Plan and prepare lessons and resources in accordance with contract requirements and learner needs.
• Maintain accurate learner records, tracking progress and outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams and other tutors to share good practice and manage learner/employer concerns.
• Participate actively in team meetings, quality assurance, and staff development initiatives.

Qualifications, Competence & Behaviours Essential:

• Relevant vocational qualification and/or industry experience in sustainability, environmental management, energy efficiency, waste reduction, or a related subject area.
• Recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PTLLS, PGCE, Cert Ed).
• Recognised assessing qualification (e.g. CAVA).
• Functional Skills Level 2 in English, Maths, and ICT (or equivalent).
• At least 3 years’ experience teaching or assessing in a sustainability-related or educational context.
• Strong IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office and online delivery platforms.
• Knowledge of DfE funding rules, End Point Assessment (EPA), and Adult Skills Fund (ASF) compliance.
• Prior experience with Ofsted or internal/external quality assurance processes.
• Ability to travel regionally; a full driving licence and access to a car is essential.
• Willingness to undertake a DBS Enhanced Disclosure and provide satisfactory references.

Desirable:

• Experience in developing or delivering training aligned with the UK Green Jobs Taskforce or similar government sustainability initiatives.
• Awareness of industry trends in net-zero, circular economy, or environmental legislation.
• Familiarity with carbon literacy or sustainability education frameworks.

Attributes

• Passion for sustainability and empowering others through education.
• Flexible, professional, and learner-focused.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Demonstrates behaviours aligned with the organisation’s values.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Company events
• Free on-site parking
• Work-from-home flexibility (where applicable)

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Daytime hours only
• No weekend work

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Health & Wellbeing Programme
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person