Functional Skills Tutor

Techniche Global are supporting a not-for-profit social enterprise to appoint a Functional Skills Tutor who will work closely with the Company’s South Yorkshire teams to support the needs of our young people. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving the quality of education, focusing on teaching functional skills from Entry Level 1 to Level 2. They will work collaboratively with current tutors and the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Lead to enhance their teaching practice and ensure high standards of teaching and learning.

• Deliver high-quality teaching of functional skills from Entry Level 1 to Level 2.
• Provide in-class support and interventions as needed, tailored to individual learning needs.
• Deliver high-quality planning and curriculum tailored to individual learning needs.
• Working in conjunction with the Outstanding and Good criteria for OFSTED
• To organise the workshop and classroom, its resources, student groupings and displays to provide a stimulating learning environment
• To complete all associated organisation/administrative work, preparation and marking, including exam entries
• To provide pick-ups and drop-offs of students, ensure the necessary business cover has been added to car insurance, and ensure tax and MOT are in place and maintained

• Maintain systems for tracking and monitoring student progress, attainment, and engagement.
• Use data to identify trends, learning gaps, and improvement areas.
• Implement strategies to improve student outcomes, ensuring each learner makes significant progress.
• To assist with all administration, including assessment, referrals, transition in and out, and course requirements
• To keep and maintain student and class records for attendance and tracking of progress towards qualifications
• To place, prepare, develop and evaluate courses and course materials, and where appropriate, supervise course provision
• Maintain accurate student progress and outcomes records, reporting on data to the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Lead.

• Collaborate with the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Lead and Change Leader to set priorities.
• Lead on specific initiatives to embed best practices in inclusive education and differentiated learning.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and high expectations for all students and staff.
• To participate and undertake Staff Performance Management and in-service training (CPD)
• To attend meetings as scheduled
• To participate in The Company engagement activities

• To have a GCSE Level 4 (Grade C) minimum in Maths and English
• Level 5 (or higher) qualification in teaching, with specialism in SEND preferred.
• To have a Youth Work qualification to at least Level 3
• To have up-to-date Safeguarding Knowledge to at least Level 3
• To have an Information, Advice or Guidance qualification to at least level 2
• Experience working within a staff team and with young people
• Proven experience in teaching GCSE (or alternative) functional skills in Maths or English (Entry Level 1 to Level 2).
• Significant experience in teaching post-16 learners, particularly those with SEND.
• Strong background in tracking, monitoring, and reporting on student progress and outcomes.
• Experience with exam coordination and data analysis
• Deep understanding of SEND, alternative provision, and inclusive education
• Strong pedagogical knowledge, including strategies for differentiated instruction and supporting diverse learning needs.
• Proficiency in using data to drive improvements in teaching and learning.
• Familiarity with safeguarding procedures and a commitment to promoting the welfare of all students.

• Build and maintain quality relationships through interpersonal skills and effective communication.
• To be proficient in Microsoft Office
• To have experience working with CPOMS
• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity, including modelling and upholding our EPIC ARC (Stated below)
• Promote good progress and outcomes by students.
• Fulfil wider professional responsibilities within The Company.
• Ability to manage difficult situations, including conflict, professionally and sensitively, which demonstrates support and mutual respect