Skills and Development Coach and Impact Skills Tutor

Job Title:  Skills and Development Coach and Impact Skills Tutor

Location:  Reading/Southampton

Role Type: Hybrid 

First Intuition (FI) is a fast-growing, innovative education provider committed to delivering outstanding learning experiences.  At FI, our commitment to excellence is driven by our core driving principle of putting people first.  We take pride in nurturing talent, fostering growth, and providing unparalleled support to our students, clients, and team members, ensuring they can thrive personally and professionally. 

Our success is due to our approach to training and our links with businesses. We work closely with organisations to precisely understand their needs and incorporate these into innovative course designs, where the interaction with students is tailored, personal and reflects their specific circumstances. This approach has led to First Intuition being awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted. 

Job summary: 

Support a cohort of apprentices through their learning journey and deliver skills workshops to students in person (Reading and Southampton) and online.

Duties and responsibilities to include:  

Support a caseload of L3/4/7 accountancy apprentices working for some of the biggest names in practice and industry

Undertaking progress reviews with the apprentice and their employer

Providing structured feedback on an apprentice’s progression

Creating and implementing action plans where necessary

Monitor learner progression to ensure they reach their highest potential in all the knowledge, skills, and behaviours of the apprenticeship standards

Support apprentices through to End Point Assessment.

Preparing and updating study planners for your apprentices

Reviewing task and portfolio submissions by apprentices and providing feedback

Reviewing learning logs and providing feedback in line with funding rules

Keep excellent records and relevant trackers up to date.

Effective delivery of our impact skills programme workshops

Qualification and Skills:

Essential

Ability to inspire, influence and motivate, with an enthusiasm for learning.

Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.

Confident and professional, as you will be representing the brand to clients and apprentices.

Exceptional organisational and time management skills.

Ability to manage own workload.

Microsoft literate (Excel, Outlook).

Teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, AET) or the willingness to undertake study to achieve this

Passion for teaching and training

Able to travel to Reading and Southampton as needed

Desirable

Sound knowledge of apprenticeship programmes and standards to ensure compliance with Ofsted and DfE Regulations

Understanding of the accountancy sector/qualifications (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW)

Benefits 

25 days annual leave (based on fulltime hours) PLUS bank holidays 

3 FI Days per year 

Hybrid working available, equipment provided for homeworking 

Flexible-working positive employer with a range of family-friendly policies 

Employee Assistance Programme: 24-hour confidential access to counselling and support services 

Competitive Pension 

Private Medical Insurance 

Training and development opportunities 

Long term career prospects in a growing company 

Employee perks including a range of discounts to suit your lifestyle 

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting young people and vulnerable adults and follow Safer Recruitment processes. All successful candidates will need to complete a DBS check, with some roles requiring an Enhanced check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All staff are expected to share this commitment and adhere to our Safeguarding and Prevent Policy, which can be viewed here.   

First Intuition does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.