English - Functional Skills Tutor

Nova Training; Colchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A training organization in Colchester is seeking a Functional Skills Tutor to support students in achieving their functional skills qualifications in Maths, English, and ICT. The role involves delivering lessons, preparing tailored learning plans, and regularly assessing learners. Ideal candidates should have experience delivering Functional Skills English and relevant teaching qualifications. The position offers a salary between £22,500 and £30,000 and includes various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday increasing to 30 with length of service

Day off for your birthday

Optional early finish on Friday at 2.30 pm

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Referral Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Functional Skills English to Level 2.
• Full Teaching Qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Functional Skills English up to Level 2.
• Prepare individualized lesson plans.
• Assess learners' work regularly.

Skills

Experience of delivering Functional Skills English to Level 2

Passion & desire to teach

Willingness to undertake relevant Teaching Qualifications

Education

Full Teaching Qualifications i.e. Cert Ed, C&G 7407, CTTLS, DTLLS

Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in 14-19 provision

Job description

English - Functional Skills Tutor

Hours: Full-Time, Permanent, 37.5 hrs per wk, Mon-Fri

Location: Colchester

Salary: £22,500 – £30,000 per annum, (depending on experience & qualifications)

Are you a Functional Skills Tutor looking for a new role?

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Functional Skills Tutor. As a Functional Skills Tutor you will be supporting students to achieve their functional skills qualifications in both Maths, English and ICT up to Level 2. We are looking for a Functional Skills Tutor who can motivate, engage and inspire our learners to achieve their full potential whilst on our programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of Functional Skills English, up to Level 2.
• Plan individual learning to meet learner needs and ensure lesson plans are prepared.
• Achieve company KPI s and Individual Performance Plan.
• Plan embedded learning for groups and individuals.
• Develop delivery in order to maximise progression opportunities for learners.
• Create conditions in the training centre(s) which will help to develop the abilities, skill and confidence of each learner.
• Regularly assess learners' work.

Requirements

• Experience of delivering Functional Skills English to Level 2.
• A Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in 14-19 provision.
• Full Teaching Qualifications i.e. Cert Ed, C&G 7407, CTTLS, DTLLS.
• Passion & desire to teach.
• Willingness to undertake any relevant Teaching Qualifications necessary.

Employee Benefits

• 25 days holiday entitlement increasing to 30 with length of service.
• Day off for your birthday.
• Optional early finish on Friday at 2.30 pm.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme, allowing you to purchase an additional 2 weeks holiday per year.
• Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 support for you, direct family members and dependents over the age of 16.
• Employee Referral Scheme, potential to earn up to £500 if you refer somebody we employ.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee Discount Scheme: Significant savings on essential and everyday purchases through instant vouchers, reloadable cards and cashback.

Nova Training places the highest priority on safeguarding all of our learners and staff. We are a Safer Recruitment employer, job applications will be subject to detailed scrutiny. Applicants for all jobs will undergo appropriate screening including identity checks with past employers, Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check and entitlement to work in the UK will be verified as part of our further recruitment process, following a face‑to‑face interview. All relevant employment documents will be seen and verified. NB: Only original or certified documents are acceptable. Applications for employment must be made on the NTS1d Employment Application Form which you will be sent if you are called for an interview.

Nova Training receives a high number of applications for each role advertised and although we would like to, we are not always able to deliver feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not been contacted within 7 days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest and please do take a look at our website and Indeed for future opportunities.