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Functional Math Tutor

Dovetail & Slate
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 7DS

Salary

£27,679 - £28,666 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance

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  • The SEN school is seeking a Functional Skills Maths Tutor to teach numeracy skills to students aged 16-25 with diverse needs.
  • Candidates should have experience working with young people with special educational needs and the ability to teach maths from Pre-Entry Level up to Level 2.
  • The position offers a full-time equivalent salary ranging from £31,547 to £32,900 per annum, with potential earnings up to £37,634 based on qualifications and service length.
  • Actual salaries for full-time positions range from £27,679 to £28,666 per annum, while part-time roles offer £16,560 to £17,319 per annum, both pro-rated.
  • Applicants are required to have appropriate teaching qualifications, including a minimum Level 3 subject specialism in numeracy, and a professional, flexible approach.

Functional Skills Maths Tutor - Work with an SEN School

Are you passionate about teaching and empowering young people with diverse needs? We are partnering with an SEN school to recruit a committed, enthusiastic Functional Skills Maths Tutor. In this role, you will have the rewarding responsibility of teaching numeracy skills to students aged 16-25 of mixed abilities, supporting their growth and engagement in a unique, hands-on learning environment.

About the Role

As a Functional Skills Maths Tutor, you will deliver maths teaching to students at various levels, from Pre-Entry Level up to Level 2, while collaborating with other tutors to integrate numeracy within practical skills environments. You'll foster a learning atmosphere that enhances self-esteem and engagement, supporting students as they build foundational skills aligned with their individual needs and strengths.

Hours and Salary Options:

  • Full-Time (40 hours per week, 40 weeks per year):
    • Full-Time Equivalent Salary: £31,547 - £32,900 per annum, with potential earnings up to £37,634 based on completed internal training and length of service
    • Actual Salary: £27,679 - £28,666 per annum, pro-rated, with potential earnings as above
  • Part-Time (24 hours per week, 40 weeks per year):
    • Actual Salary: £16,560 - £17,319 per annum, pro-rated, with potential earnings as above
Key Responsibilities
  • Teach numeracy skills to students with special educational needs, including those with challenging behaviors and mental health difficulties
  • Support other tutors in embedding numeracy within practical skills-based sessions, in both classroom and outdoor settings
  • Instill enthusiasm and enjoyment in learning to enhance student engagement and self-esteem
  • Tailor teaching to students with varying learning barriers, supporting their progression in a supportive, therapeutic educational environment
Candidate Requirements
  • Experience working with young people and vulnerable adults with SEN, challenging behaviors, and mental health needs
  • Ability to teach maths from Pre-Entry Level up to Level 2; experience with GCSE teaching (or willingness to train towards it)
  • Appropriate teaching qualifications, such as a PGCE, or equivalent, and a minimum Level 3 subject specialism in numeracy
  • Professional, flexible approach with the ability to work alongside students in practical craft, land-based, and classroom environments
Benefits
  • Competitive salaries with progression based on qualifications
  • Auto-enrollment pension scheme
  • 33-38 days annual leave, including bank holidays (based on length of service)
  • Casual dress, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted/free food, on-site parking
  • Extensive training and development, including in areas like Autism, Attachment, Emotional Resilience, and our unique Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE) method
  • Medicash health cash plan and employee assistance program through BHSF
About the SEN School

This SEN school offers a scenic, hands-on learning environment that includes craft workshops, sustainably managed woodlands, and biodynamic land. As part of a trust dedicated to supporting young people with learning differences, the school uses a research-led, therapeutic educational approach that combines practical skills and holistic support, helping students build work and life skills in a supportive setting.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo an Enhanced DBS check, medical check, references, and verification of qualifications and right to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PermanentPay: £27,679 - £28,666 per year (actual, pro-rated)

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.