English and Maths Tutor

The Methodist Church in Britain; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Comprehensive benefits package with a

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working policies

Career progression opportunities

Generous annual leave with buy option

Training, mentoring and coaching

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain seeks a dedicated full-time tutor to deliver English and maths sessions for learners aged 16 to 24, from Entry Level to GCSE. The role includes RARPA-based non-accredited programmes and travel between sites as needed.

You will build learners' skills and independence, recognising starting points and promoting meaningful progress through active learning and strong relationships.

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification or relevant vocational experience and subject knowledge with willingness to train.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and engage learners.
• Effective behaviour management skills.
• Positive, solutions-focused mindset with a can-do attitude.
• Passion for helping young people succeed.
• Ability to converse at ease and give advice in accurate spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver English and maths sessions to young people aged 16 to 24.
• Deliver qualifications from Entry Level through to GCSE.
• Deliver RARPA-based non-accredited programmes.
• Build learners' skills, confidence and independence for adulthood, further learning and employment.
• Recognise each learner's starting point and support them to make meaningful progress.
• Use active learning and build strong relationships with learners.
• Willing to travel to other sites when required.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Motivate learners

Behaviour management

Positive attitude

Supportive approach

Spoken English

Education

Teaching qualification or vocational experience

Job description

This full-time tutor post sits within InspireU, the Lincolnshire County Council learning provision for young people. The work is delivering English and maths sessions to learners aged 16 to 24, from Entry Level through to GCSE, alongside RARPA-based programmes. Classes are small, typically 14 to 16 learners, and the role involves travelling to other sites when required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What the job involves

• Deliver English and maths sessions to young people aged 16 to 24
• Deliver qualifications from Entry Level through to GCSE
• Deliver RARPA-based non-accredited programmes
• Build learners' skills, confidence and independence for adulthood, further learning and employment
• Recognise each learner's starting point and support them to make meaningful progress
• Use active learning and build strong relationships with learners

Experience

• Teaching qualification, or relevant vocational experience and subject knowledge with willingness to train

Skills & knowledge

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate and engage learners
• Effective behaviour management skills
• Positive, solutions-focused mindset with a can-do attitude
• Passion for helping young people succeed
• Ability to converse at ease and give advice in accurate spoken English

Checks & eligibility

• Criminal record check (post may be subject to one)

Other

• Willing to travel to other sites when required
• Commitment to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults
• Shares the council's values: collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive and responsible

Nice to have

• Teaching qualification
• Experience of working with young people, including those with additional needs, barriers to learning, challenging behaviour or SEND

What’s offered

• Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package with discount schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• Generous annual leave with the option to buy more
• Training, mentoring and coaching alongside classroom teaching