JGW+ Skills Tutor; Peripatetic

Overview

Improving lives through learning – join our team at ACT! We’re looking for a passionate and adaptable Skills Tutor to support young people aged 16–19 on our Jobs Growth Wales+ (JGW+) programme. You’ll deliver engaging skills training and enrichment activities to learners on our JGW+ programmes—supporting those who are not currently in education, employment or training (NEET). You’ll inspire learners to gain confidence, develop new skills, and prepare for future employment or further learning.

The role is peripatetic, involving delivery across several sites — primarily Aberdare, Ebbw Vale and Pontypool — so flexibility and travel between centres are essential.

• Deliver engaging and meaningful training sessions that help learners develop employability and personal skills.
• Plan progressive sessions that build on previous learning and contribute towards qualifications.
• Organise enrichment activities, trips and guest speakers that broaden learners’ experiences.
• Support learners’ individual needs by maintaining effective learning plans and liaising with colleagues.
• Use ACT’s systems (e.g., Vision2) to monitor progress and track outcomes.
• Identify and support learners at risk of disengagement, using proactive strategies to keep them on track.
• Liaise with Job Centres, Careers Wales, support agencies and other stakeholders.
• Uphold ACT’s safeguarding, equality, and sustainability standards at all times.

The role is peripatetic, involving delivery across several sites — primarily Aberdare, Ebbw Vale and Pontypool — so flexibility and travel between centres are essential.

• Generous holiday entitlement (up to 45 days per year)
• Flexible and hybrid working options (where applicable)
• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing & Engagement Officer, plus wellbeing weeks, half‑hour sessions, free fruit, counselling, and team‑building events
• Professional growth through e‑learning platforms, in‑house management academy, CPD opportunities, and job shadowing up to 2 days per year
• Reward & recognition culture including salary reviews, birthday and service celebrations, staff awards, life insurance, and cycle‑to‑work or electric‑car schemes
• Prestigious credentials:
  Investors in People Platinum accreditation, consistently ranked among the UK’s Best Companies to Work For, and featured in the Top 100 Most Inclusive Employers.

At ACT, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of respect, fairness, and dignity for all. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and empowered to thrive.

ACT is dedicated to fair and safe recruitment practices, ensuring equality for all applicants and staff. We do not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. The information collated from you will not be used in any decision affecting you. We are happy to consider a reasonable adjustment that candidates may need during the recruitment process;

please drop us an email with your requirements.

The Advert will close 24 December 2025; we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Applicants will be notified via email of the application process (please check junk or spam folders).

An interview process consisting of a face to face interview at one of our centres that will include skill‑based questions and a work‑based task (for example - a micro teach; full details will be provided before interview).

We’re keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best, so if you need us to make any adjustments, please just let us know. If you have any queries about the vacancy please feel free to contact us on re

Our organisation is deeply committed to safeguarding the welfare of all learners and staff. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Generous holiday package (up to 45 days…