Community Learning Tutor

Portsmouth City Council; North End; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council’s Community Learning Service at The Learning Place seeks an English Functional Skills Tutor. You will design and deliver Entry Level to Level 2 English courses, assess learners, monitor progress, and maintain records. You’ll guide progression opportunities and foster an inclusive learning environment.

You will embed maths, English, digital skills and employability into lessons, collaborate with partners, support volunteers and help promote the service locally.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and related subject qualifications.
• Ability to embed maths, English, digital skills and employability into teaching.
• Good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and the Education Inspection Framework.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2 English courses.
• Assess and support learners to achieve their goals and monitor progress.
• Maintain high-quality learner records and provide progression information.
• Create an inclusive and safe learning environment and support volunteers.
• Develop partnership opportunities and promote the service within the local community.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

IT skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Relevant subject qualifications

Job description

Your new role

Join our Community Learning Service at The Learning Place and help adults develop the English skills they need to progress in learning, employment and everyday life. As an English Functional Skills Tutor, you will develop and deliver engaging Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2 English courses, assess and support learners to achieve their goals, monitor progress and maintain high-quality learner records. You will provide information and guidance on progression opportunities, create an inclusive and safe learning environment, contribute to service improvement through learner feedback and performance data, support volunteers, develop partnership opportunities, and help promote the service within the local community.

Who is the person summary:

We are looking for a qualified and passionate teacher with experience of delivering high-quality learning to diverse groups of learners. You will hold Qualified Teacher Status and relevant subject qualifications, with a strong ability to embed maths, English, digital skills and employability into your teaching. You will have a sound understanding of the Education Inspection Framework, safeguarding responsibilities, and the Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers, alongside experience working with awarding organisations and hard-to-reach learners. As an excellent communicator with strong organisational, problem-solving and IT skills, you will be adaptable, collaborative and committed to continuous professional development, ensuring learners receive engaging, inclusive and effective learning experiences that support their success.

About Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.

We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours .

Additional Information

Please ensure that you read the job profile for full details on the post.This role is based 3 days per week at The Learning Place in North End, please ensure you can fulfil this prior to submitting your application.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.

Our recruitment process

Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: Support for applicants - Careers portal

You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills.

We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal

If applying as a secondment you will need permission from your current line manager releasing you for this secondment. Please state you have this on your personal statement on the application.

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children's Board safer recruitment procedures.

You will need to explain any gaps in your career history within the last 5 years - this is essential for all safeguarding roles.

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact [e-mail] or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.