Cover Tutor

Cover Tutor

Fashion Retail Academy

Full-Time (39 Hours, 5 days per week) and Part-Time (23.4 Hours, 3 days per week) contracts available

Term-Time Only

Permanent

FRA Academy: Electra House - London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE

About EFI Group

EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry-led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships. Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion, employability, and excellence.

About the role

We are seeking a creative Cover Tutor to support students studying Fashion Design, Fashion Retail, and Visual Communications qualifications at the Fashion Retail Academy. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic learning environment and play a key role in maintaining high-quality teaching and student engagement across a range of fashion-focused subjects.

As a Cover Tutor, you will deliver planned cover sessions, support classroom learning, and provide additional academic and practical assistance to students when not covering lessons. You will help create an inclusive, motivating, and professional learning environment that encourages creativity, confidence, and industry readiness.

About you:

• Qualifications: Maths and English GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above. A qualification in Fashion, Fashion Retail, Business, Visual Communications, Art & Design, or a related subject is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience: Previous experience as a teaching assistant, cover tutor, or similar role, along with relevant vocational or professional experience in education, fashion, business retail, or fashion design.
• Expertise: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage student behaviour and engage effectively.
• Skills: Confidence managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment and the ability to adapt quickly to different teaching situations and learning needs.
• Values: You'll be a collaborative team player with a genuine interest in supporting young people's education. You will demonstrate professionalism, inclusivity, creativity, and a commitment to helping students build confidence, develop skills, and achieve their potential.

If you feel your skills and experience would fit well within our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply or get in touch with our Recruitment Team to discuss further.

Why The EFI?

We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other, and celebrate together! At EFI, we prioritise your growth and wellbeing with a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Funded Professional Qualifications: Support for personal and professional development, including a personal growth allowance of £400 annually, paid for professional qualifications, LinkedIn Learning access and annual CPD.
• Generous and Flexible Leave Options: A range of enhanced leave options, including birthday and celebration leave.
• Market-Leading Family-Friendly Pay: Including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Monthly Wellbeing Allowance: Including a customisable monthly wellbeing allowance of £50, and funded counselling/CBT through Education Support Employee Assistant Programme.
• Pension: We offer a 5% employer pension contribution, supporting you in planning for your future.

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Salary:

£31,600.00 per annum (FTE 1), subject to qualifications and experience

How to apply/Next Steps:

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Closing Date:

8am on Tuesday, 9th June 2026.

Interviews/Recruitment Day:

Interviews take place week commencing Monday, 15th June 2026 in-person at FRA Academy: Electra House, Moorgate, EC2M 6SE

More Information/Contact us:

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For more information about the EFI Group, visit our EFI and FRA websites and refer to the job description.

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The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our values and commitment to student safety.