Functional Skills Maths Tutor

My client was set up in August 2004. Since then, they have continued to develop and deliver programmes to support young people to learn, achieve and progress to greater opportunities. The staff who work for my client are learner centric and want to make a real difference to the people they work with. Staff are valued and recognised for the contribution they make towards the organisations vision and goals and the effective support they provide to the individuals we engage with. We have a strong belief that success is created together; one of the reasons why we are a great employer to work for.

Who are we looking for?
Are you an inspiring individual with a real passion for creating engaging and creative sessions and looking for a rewarding new challenge? Can you engage and build positive relationships with young people who may have complex needs? Do you feel that young people who are vulnerable deserve an opportunity to develop their skills, abilities and have the best chance to succeed?Are you enthusiastic, determined, and resilient and have effective communication skills? Can you solve problems thinking of solutions?

Working Hours:

8.30 am to 5.00 pm OR 9:00am to 5:30pm1-hour lunchMonday to Friday37.5 hours per week

Full Time Perm

Reports to:Centre Manager

Salary Band:Unqualified 23k-26k Qualified 27k-30k

What are we looking for?
My client is looking for passionate individual to support our SEND learners through the delivery of Maths Functional Skills who is looking for a career progression in education. If you dont currently hold a teaching or assessing qualification, we are able to support you through the appropriate qualifications and assessments.

Qualifications:

Qualified to DTLLS/Cert Ed/ PGCE (or equivalent), (desirable)
Qualified to PTLLS AET/ CTLLS (or equivalent)
Assessor qualifications (desirable)
GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths at grade C or above, essential

Skills syllabus This will include:

Functional Skills Maths Entry levels, Level 1 to Level 2
As a Functional Skills maths Tutor, you will be responsible for planning and teaching the Functional Skills maths curriculum, as well as differentiation, and will be required to ensure work is marked, records are kept, and assessment is on-going, ensuring all learners are ready for exams and maintaining a high level of successful pass rates.Working with individuals who may present challenges, who have struggled in education and have learning needs that require creativity and imagination to ensure they can progress and achieve.Your delivery will be creative and engaging to ensure individuals achieve their aims in all subjects. You will be supported by a Quality Team who is responsible for leading the team to drive up quality, reaching and exceeding KPI's and promoting an ethos of continuous improvement.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities
Lesson Planning

Create effective schemes of works that clearly supports the learning process of individuals
Prepare and develop innovative lesson plans, designing and delivering group activities
Diagnose learners numeracy needs and requirements by using various diagnostic testing and mock tests

Teaching

Deliver training to individuals and groups following the programme curriculum, setting objectives and targets for achievement
Provide one to one support to learners where necessary
Hold a manageable caseload of learners
Provide appropriate encouragement, guidance, and support to learners to help them progress
Manage any behaviour issues that arise
Prepare and submit up to date assessments of learners, across all relevant activities
Monitor and maintain appropriate paperwork and records of progress and to report all cases of learner sickness and absence
Complete review paperwork and record learners' progress

Monitoring and Continual Improvement

Follow the education inspection framework.
Undertake regular CPD and record it using company documents.
Undertake qualifications where suitable as part of your own learning and development.
Take proactive approaches to ensure Safeguarding and Prevent is embedded into the delivery and ensure issues are raised accordingly, in line with clients Safeguarding Policy using the appropriate recording and reporting tools.
Prepare for and attend monthly caseload review meetings with your line manager
Prepare for and attend standardisation meetings as instructed by Quality Assurance
Ongoing management and administration tasks relating to clients CRM and ePortfolio systems, including but not limited to session planning, logging results and providing feedback to learners
Work alongside the Quality team to ensure that delivery meets the high expectations of client
Ensure any complaints are raised accordingly in line with client's Complaints Policy

Teamwork

Liaise with relevant team members to ensure learners achieve their targets and progress into appropriate outcomes
Establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with other external organisations involved with the service and learners
Attend monthly team meetings with line manager to discuss feedback

Awarding bodies/Funders/OFSTED

Follow all company policies and procedures.
Be familiar with and research updates to qualification specifications and handbooks for subjects quality assured.
Participate in OFSTED inspections as required.
Be very familiar with key company policies.

Note:These duties are a guide to the work the post holder will initially be required to undertake. Amendments may be made from time to time as the role evolves and to meet changing circumstances and these do not form part of the contract of employment. Additionally, due to the ever-changing environment in which we operate, flexibility and the willingness to travel to other work locations are essential for these roles.

This is an initial outline and will be reviewed as part of our Continuous Professional development process.An enhanced DBS check will be a requirement for this position.It is a criminal offence for those who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for this role.Rewards for your hard work

Reward means far more than just pay. Our generous and competitive benefits package includes:Annual leave up to 25 days plus 8 public Bank Holiday
We operate a Christmas and New Year shutdown period in which you will receive additional 3 days of leave at full pay to cover this closure period.
When your birthday falls on a working day you will receive this day off at full pay.
Pension scheme after 3 months you have been employed with us
Bupa Cash Plan, level 1 paid by the company
Employee Assistance Programme to access help and support 24 hours a day every day of the year for immediate family (eligibility applies)
Discounted membership for BUPA (subject to the qualifying conditions)
Long Service club loyalty gift upon completion of 5 and 10 years continuous service
Quarterly and annual awards
Company tools and equipment for the performance of your duties
Reimbursement of travel expenses