FE Accounting Employability Trainer

About the Role

New City College is seeking an enthusiastic, flexible and committed Employability Trainer/Assessor for sessional work at its Hackney Campus. The role will support vocational training and assessment, with a particular focus on accounting and related employability skills. Opportunities may also draw on expertise in civil engineering, security, business services, customer service, professional services, or health and social care.

This is a part-time, casual contract, paid at £33.24 to £37.93 per hour, depending on qualifications and relevant experience. The anticipated start date is as soon as possible. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging vocational training in accounting, bookkeeping, employability, or another relevant specialist area.

• Conduct fair, accurate and timely learner assessments in line with programme requirements.

• Support learners to progress towards employment, further study, or career development.

• Apply current industry knowledge to make teaching practical, relevant and career focused.

• Work flexibly as a sessional member of the college teaching team.

• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion while upholding safeguarding responsibilities.

Successful applicants will need a Level 3 or higher specialist qualification and relevant industry experience. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and other appropriate pre-employment checks. CVs will not be accepted, so candidates should complete the required application form in full.

What We Offer

• Access to a career-average pension scheme through TPS or LGPS, subject to eligibility.

• Five continuing professional development days each year.

• Industry-standard facilities and a supportive, collaborative working environment.

• Free gym access at selected campuses and subsidised on-site cafés.

• Interest-free annual travel season-ticket loans.

• A health cash plan, confidential employee assistance programme, and retail, dining, DIY and travel discounts.

The closing date is 6 September 2026 at 11:59pm.

About the School

New City College is an Ofsted Outstanding further education provider serving learners aged 14 to 99 across campuses in east London and south-west Essex, as well as through its language schools. Its broad curriculum includes sixth-form education, adult learning, apprenticeships, ESOL, EFL and SEND provision.

With approximately 20,000 students and 1,800 staff, the college offers a large, diverse and inclusive learning community. It takes a zero-tolerance approach to racism and discrimination and is firmly committed to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults.