Posted 6 days ago

Nature Crafts Tutor

Activate Learning
Pay 25.17 to 35.17 Per Hour
Location Reading, RG1 4HJ
Contract time Contract

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6.5

Rated 6.5 out of 10, based on 31 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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About Activate Learning

Activate Learning is an education company. They operate colleges and offer training courses.

Job description from Activate Learning

About the role: Nature Crafts Learning for Leisure Tutor

Activate Learning is excited to launch a new Nature Crafts course within our Learning for Leisure program. We're seeking a creative and passionate tutor to develop and teach this innovative offering for adult learners in the Berkshire area. This is an excellent opportunity to shape a new curriculum that connects craft-making with natural materials and environmental appreciation.

Whether you're an experienced educator or a skilled craftsperson who can confidently deliver engaging workshops, we invite you to share your expertise with our diverse community of adult learners who are passionate about creative arts and the natural world.

We're expecting to run this course as a weekly two hour course in daytimes or evenings over 12 weeks from September. Travel will be required in this role, as you will predominately be working at both Woodley Hill House and Reading College, but often times opportunities arise throughout our local community in Berkshire.

What do you need to be a successful Learning for Leisure Tutor at Activate Learning?

Ideally, you will hold a teacher’s qualification or have experience of teaching within an education setting, such as Adult Education, National Saturday Club, Schools, youth clubs. You will have extensive knowledge of the subject area and can engage and interact with students to ensure they are set up to succeed their end goals.

To find out more about the courses we offer, please visit the Activate Learning Adult Education website. Your communication and interpersonal skills will be outstanding and support your ability to deliver interesting, fun, and purposeful lessons to adults. You'll need to have a flexible mindset to connect with the communities you're teaching.

You will be joining an established and supportive team within our Learning for Leisure and Community Learning provision on a casual contract basis and our positions offer a variety of flexible working patterns such as, daytime, evenings, weekends depending on scheduled timetable.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

  • Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
  • Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
  • Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
  • Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
  • Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
  • Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for Activate Learning staff.
  • Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
  • Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
  • Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
  • On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit ourwork-with-us/wellbeing-and-benefits page

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.

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What employees say

Pay

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  • Only some people are paid a living wage

    Do Activate Learning pay a living wage?

    Some people are not paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    53% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Okay
  • Only some people are paid market rates

    Do Activate Learning pay market rates?

    Only some people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    62% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do workers at Activate Learning get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    83% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get sick pay

    Do Activate Learning pay sick pay?

    Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    44% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

Hours and flexibility

    Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Activate Learning?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    82% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

  • Good
  • Most people find it easy to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Activate Learning?

    Most people find it easy to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    82% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Activate Learning feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    88% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get proper breaks

    Do people at Activate Learning get proper breaks?

    Some people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    41% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

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  • Some people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Activate Learning?

    Some people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    50% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Good
  • Most people enjoy their job

    Do people at Activate Learning enjoy their jobs?

    Most people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    88% of people report they enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.

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  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Activate Learning recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    39% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Activate Learning?

    Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    44% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Good
  • Most people get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at Activate Learning?

    Most people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 69% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do people think Activate Learning head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    69% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

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  • Only some people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how Activate Learning is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    35% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

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What Activate Learning employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    Working with a variety of people and young people

    Worst thing

    Nothing

    8.5

    Site manager at Activate Learning, December 2024

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