Early Years Skills Coach/Tutor - West Midlands (Part-Time)

Early Years Skills Coach/Tutor - West Midlands

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 (FTE)

There will be some home‑based working; however, regular travel to learners’ workplaces will be required. The successful candidate must therefore be based within the West Midlands region.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of Early Years professionals? Do you thrive on delivering engaging training that truly makes an impact? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We’re on the lookout for a dedicated Early Years Skills Coach/Tutor to join our team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in inspiring and supporting apprentices as they work towards their qualifications. From delivering dynamic training sessions to providing one-to-one coaching and assessment, you’ll be instrumental in guiding learners towards success.

What You’ll Do:

✔ Deliver engaging and interactive group training sessions, including induction
✔ Support apprentices through one-to-one coaching and workplace visits
✔ Assess and provide feedback on apprentices’ portfolios
✔ Deliver English and maths Functional Skills up to Level 2
✔ Monitor progress, set challenging targets, and help learners achieve their goals
✔ Maintain high levels of apprentice attendance, retention, and achievement

What We’re Looking For:

🔹 A background in Early Years with at least two years’ experience in the sector within the last three years
🔹 Experience delivering training to 16+ learners and adults
🔹 A passion for coaching, mentoring, and supporting apprentices to reach their full potential
🔹 A Level 3 Teaching Qualification (or willingness to achieve within six months)
🔹 A TAQA or equivalent assessor qualification (or willingness to achieve within six months)
🔹 Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a proactive and engaging approach

As this is a peripatetic role, you’ll need a full driving licence and access to a car, as training will take place across employer locations.

If you’re a motivated and inspiring individual with a passion for developing others, we’d love to hear from you!

🎁 Perks & Benefits – Because You Deserve It! 🎁

🎉 25 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service
💰 Buy & sell annual leave
🏋️ Earn an extra week of leave just by exercising!
🚗 Paid mileage (35p per mile, above normal work mileage)
📞 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
🏆 Long service & special recognition awards
🎟️ Juniper Lottery & Dragons’ Den competitions
⭐ PRIDE monthly celebrations
🕑 Early Finish Fridays (2:30pm!)
🎄 Christmas Savings Club
👀 Eyecare reimbursement
🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme
⚡ Electric Car Scheme (after 5 years’ service)
🛡️ Critical Illness Cover (after 5 years’ service)
🎉 Corporate events throughout the year!

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion Matters 🌍

At Juniper, we believe that language should never be a barrier to opportunity. We are committed to creating an inclusive learning environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide a work environment free from discrimination. We actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

At Juniper, we are committed to safer recruitment practices to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff. We carefully scrutinize all applications, thoroughly checking employment history and references to identify any gaps or inconsistencies. Where appropriate, we conduct enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks to ensure candidates meet our high standards of integrity and suitability for the role. Our approach reflects our dedication to creating a safe, supportive, and secure environment for everyone within our organisation.

If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know, and we will do our best to provide assistance. Join us in building a workplace that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion for all.