Central YMCA is the world's first YMCA and a national charity with a proud heritage of creating opportunities for people to thrive. Today, we are dedicated to transforming lives through education, skills and employability, helping young people and adults gain the confidence, qualifications and experience they need to build brighter futures.
As an independent training provider, we deliver high-quality study programmes, apprenticeships and vocational training in partnership with employers, equipping learners with the skills and knowledge to succeed in work while supporting employers to develop a skilled workforce.
Everything we do is driven by our charitable purpose. We work to break down barriers to learning, raise aspirations and create opportunities for individuals, while delivering high-quality, sustainable programmes that make a lasting difference to learners, employers and the communities we serve.
If you're passionate about creating opportunities through education and want to make a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Why join Central YMCA?
- Dedicated weekly administration day with the opportunity to work remotely.
- Smaller class sizes, enabling you to build positive relationships with learners and provide personalised support.
- A supportive and collaborative curriculum team that values innovation and wellbeing.
- Access to funded professional development.
- Generous annual leave, plus access to a range of employee wellbeing benefits.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's futures through high-quality vocational education.
What we offer
- 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Extra annual paid leave for your birthday, a mental health day, and up to 5 volunteering days
- 4% Contributory Pension Scheme
- Life Insurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a wide range of free and confidential services for you and your immediate family (including counselling sessions)
- Charity Employee Discount Scheme
Our Commitment to Equality
Central YMCA is open to applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to equity, acceptance, and inclusion, and provide everyone who works with us the opportunity to reach their potential. Our doors are open to all and if you connect with our mission, vision, and values, we welcome you to come and be part of our team.
This role is ideal for experienced Health & Social Care professionals looking to move into education, or qualified Health and Social Care Tutors with experience working with young people.
You are passionate about helping learners achieve their potential and develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed for successful futures. You enjoy building positive relationships, creating engaging learning experiences, and supporting young people to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
You will:
- Be enthusiastic about teaching, learning, and learner success.
- Inspire and motivate young people aged 16–19.
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Be organised, proactive, and able to manage your workload effectively.
- Be committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and promoting positive outcomes for all learners.
Essential requirements:
- PGCE, Cert Ed, Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, or equivalent.
- Minimum Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or a related subject.
- Relevant industry experience working with adults in care settings.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A genuine commitment to supporting young people to succeed.
We are recruiting a Health & Social Care Tutor to join our growing provision at our new center in Leeds.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people aged 16–19, delivering engaging and practical learning that prepares learners for further education, apprenticeships, and careers within the health and social care sector.
As a Study Programme Tutor, you will deliver Health & Social Care qualifications from Entry Level to Level 2, supporting learners throughout their journey from enrolment to achievement. You will create a positive and inclusive learning environment where learners develop not only vocational knowledge and skills, but also the confidence, resilience, and employability skills needed to succeed.
Working closely with colleagues and specialist teams, you will support learners to achieve their English and Maths qualifications, monitor progress, provide pastoral support, and ensure every learner is challenged and supported to reach their full potential.
Key responsibilitites:
- Deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment in Health & Social Care.
- Teach and assess qualifications from Entry Level to Level 2.
- Support learners' personal development, employability, and progression goals.
- Work collaboratively with specialist teams to support English and Maths achievement.
- Monitor learner progress and maintain accurate learner records.
- Provide effective pastoral and tutorial support.
- Embed digital skills and technology within teaching and learning.
- Contribute to a positive learning culture and maintain high standards in line with the Education Inspection Framework.
People are at the heart of everything we do. If you're passionate about creating opportunities through education and want to be part of an organisation where your work makes a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Reasonable adjustments: Central YMCA is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you are shortlisted for interview and require any reasonable adjustments or additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please let the Hiring Manager know when you are invited to interview. This will help us put appropriate arrangements in place to ensure you can participate fully in the selection process.
Safeguarding responsibilities: This role will involve daily contact with learners, and you will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All staff have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and/or vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact. The Charity’s Safeguarding Policy is available from Central YMCA website.
Regulated activity: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Charity is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children. Should you be shortlisted, you will be required to complete a disclosure form prior to interview.
Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of our pre-employment checks. These include an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, a satisfactory prohibition from teaching check (where applicable), verification of your right to work and identity, and original qualification certificates relevant to the role.
