Exams Access Assessor and Specialist Tutor (English and Maths Extra)

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the West of England seeks an Exams Access Assessor and Specialist Tutor (English and Maths Extra) to assess learners for exam access arrangements and provide specialized tutoring. Ideal candidates should hold relevant qualifications like a PGCE and demonstrate strong teaching skills, particularly in GCSE and Functional Skills. This is a term-time only permanent role that allows you to positively impact learners' lives and achieve community-focused goals.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working policies

Discounted shopping benefits

Qualifications

• Must have a thorough understanding of GCSE and Functional Skills exams.
• Experience with dyslexia, dyscalculia, or ADHD assessments is essential.
• Ability to create engaging learning materials is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess learners for exams access arrangements.
• Provide training in the EAA process.
• Deliver one-to-one tutoring and material preparation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teaching skills

Knowledge of GCSE syllabus

Supportive mentoring

Education

L7 Exams Access Arrangements qualification

PGCE or alternative teaching qualification

Level 5 qualification in teaching specific learning difficulties

Job description

Overview

Exams Access Assessor and Specialist Tutor (English and Maths Extra)

Reference: REQ001327

Location: Filton campus (with some travel to other campuses)

FTE Salary: Up to £34,416.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)

Actual Salary: Up to £31,938.90

Contract Type: Permanent, term-time only

Working Hours: 37 hours a week, 38 weeks a year

SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Term-Time Only Contracts will incur a salary adjustment if the start date is after 1st September.

Financial Rewards and Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme- Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the teachers’ pension scheme (TPS), with a generous employer contributions of over 23%
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 39 days academic plus additional college agreed inset development days and 6 self-elected development days (Full-Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free Annual Eye test
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card(formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

About SGS College

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.

Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our last inspection.

For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/

Role Description

Would you like to work for a successful and positive team that puts learners at the heart of everything they do? English and Maths Extra supports and develops learners to become the best they can be, and we are looking for an EAA assessor/specialist tutor to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team.

This role will be balanced between exam access arrangements assessments (EAAs) and specialist tutoring. Most of this role will be EAA assessing and its associated administrative tasks, however, there will be a requirement for tutoring and teaching during the quieter parts of the academic year.

Specialist tutors will be expected to deliver English and maths, but if you have a preference for one subject, we will try to timetable you according to your strengths when and where possible.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assessing learners for exams access arrangements and completing the associated administrative tasks.
• Providing departmental training in the college EAA process
• Providing high quality delivery one-to-one or to small groups using a range of multi-sensory approaches in Functional Skills and GCSE English and Maths
• Prepare engaging, accessible learning materials, including digital resources
• Building bespoke learning plans tailored to individual needs and that promote independent learning
• Monitoring learner achievement and engagement
• Collaborating effectively with course tutors, the Exams team, and parents/carers to support student success
• Training students in the use of assistive technology.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• L7 Exams Access Arrangements qualification (CCET and C3PTA)
• PGCE or alternative teaching qualification
• Level 5 or above qualification in teaching learners with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia or ADHD
• To have excellent knowledge of the syllabus of GCSE and Functional Skills English and Maths Examinations.
• To have knowledge of Exam Access Arrangements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and students
• Be supportive and encouraging others in the department and organisation

Application

Please apply online by: Monday 6th October

Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed

If you have any queries please contact [e-mail]

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and any offer of employment will be subject to a number of conditions including a requirement for providing satisfactory references. In line with KCSIE and having regard to all relevant guidance, a range of checks and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates, and a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure will need to be obtained as a requirement of the job.