Functional Skills Assessor - Hybrid

Doncaster College; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher’s Pension Scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

Professional development

Health Scheme

Job summary

Doncaster College is seeking a committed Functional Skills Maths and English Assessor to join our Adult Skills Online team in a hybrid role. You will support adult learners to achieve Functional Skills qualifications in Maths and English up to Level 2, assess progress and mark work.

You will work with colleagues to maintain high standards, contribute to curriculum development and assist with admissions, attendance and examinations. Hybrid working is available with flexible home days.

Qualifications

• Relevant subject-related degree or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum Level 2 qualification in Maths and English.
• Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver online assessment and support for Functional Skills Maths and English programmes.
• Mark learner assignments and monitor learner progress towards successful completion.
• Manage administrative processes including admissions, attendance monitoring, learner records, quality assurance and examination arrangements.
• Support curriculum development and contribute to the continuous improvement of learning materials and programmes.
• Analyses attendance, retention and achievement data to support performance improvement.
• Provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to learners to help them achieve their goals.

Skills

Assessment

Online teaching

MS Teams

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

MS Teams

Job description

Role Summary

We are looking for a committed and motivated Functional Skills Maths and English Assessor to join our Adult Skills Online team. This is a hybrid role focused on supporting adult learners to achieve Functional Skills qualifications in Maths and English up to Level 2.

The vacancy

Role Summary

We are looking for a committed and motivated Functional Skills Maths and English Assessor to join our Adult Skills Online team. This is a hybrid role focused on supporting adult learners to achieve Functional Skills qualifications in Maths and English up to Level 2.

You will play a key role in assessing learner progress, marking work, monitoring attendance, facilitating examinations and supporting learners throughout their learning journey. Working closely with colleagues and stakeholders, you will help maintain high standards of teaching, learning and assessment while contributing to curriculum development and learner achievement.

Work Pattern: Hybrid - Work from home days are flexible to successful candidate

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver online assessment and support for Functional Skills Maths and English programmes.
• Mark learner assignments and monitor learner progress towards successful completion.
• Manage administrative processes including admissions, attendance monitoring, learner records, quality assurance and examination arrangements.
• Support curriculum development and contribute to the continuous improvement of learning materials and programmes.
• Analyse attendance, retention and achievement data to support performance improvement.
• Provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to learners to help them achieve their goals.
• Recruit and enrol learners onto programmes and support the achievement of enrolment targets.
• Deliver effective blended learning and tutorials that promote learner engagement and progression.
• Participate in promotional activities including Open Days, Admissions Events and Roadshows.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams, external stakeholders and support services to enhance the learner experience.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant subject-related degree or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum Level 2 qualification in Maths and English.
• Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Excellent subject knowledge of Functional Skills Maths and/or English and relevant qualification frameworks.
• Strong administrative, organisational and communication skills, with confidence using digital learning technologies including MS Teams.

Benefits For Working For DN Colleges

• Salary: Grade 3 £26,131 - £27,426 per annum.
• Permanent position.
• Full-time hours of 35.5 hours per week.
• 30 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Two-week Christmas closure.
• Employer pension contributions through the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• College-funded teaching qualification where required.
• Opportunity to join the Health Scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where appropriate.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment focused on learner success.

Important Things to Note

• In DN Colleges we call this role Functional Skills Maths and English Assessor - Hybrid but you might know this as Functional Skills Tutor, Functional Skills Lecturer, English and Maths Tutor, Online Functional Skills Assessor, Adult Education Tutor.
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.
• Occasional evening and weekend working may be required to support learner recruitment and college events.
• We are not looking for agency support for this role.

Closing date: 6th October

About Us

Here at Doncaster College and University Centre we understand that choosing what to do next can be a huge decision. It’s not just about the course you choose to study, it is about the tutors, the experiences and the friends you meet along the way.

We have over 120 courses at full and part-time, from entry level right up to university level. As well as the vast amount of courses on offer, we ensure all our students get the right support and guidance whether it is through our careers service, our additional learning support, counselling, student finance and many other services all tailored to each individual.

Our exciting and modern campus is in a central location, packed with workspaces designed to industry standard. We work directly with employers allowing you real work experience and industry insight that you will not get from sitting behind a desk.

The Benefits

All employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional 2 weeks closure over the Christmas period. We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than 3 weeks, to enjoy a healthy work life balance.

DN Colleges Group are committed to Health and Wellbeing of all our employees. We have an increasing number of provisions exclusive to our employees, designed to help you stay at your best or to assist and provide support when you need it.

Health and fitness suite

Generous annual leave

2 weeks off at Christmas

Electric car scheme

• Vivup – Employee Wellbeing and Benefits platform
• Wellness initiatives, onsite during your working week. This could include health visitors, financial advisers, or physio specialists.
• Onsite fitness classes, at lunchtime or after work in conjunction with our Sports colleagues.
• Cycle to Work and Electric car scheme
• Free Eye Care Vouchers
• Discounted Hair and Beauty services
• On site nursery
• Online access to Remploy which is our 24/7 confidential mental health and counselling resource.
• In house counselling/safeguarding specialists to assist in Wellbeing

Lets Teach Programme

Let’s Teach The LET’s teach programme supports new members of teaching staff in terms of college systems and key teaching and learning areas including new staff lesson visits and postcard peeps. Each new member of staff has an allocated Lead Practitioner who works closely with them throughout the programme.

Let’s Bloom

The LET’s Bloom Programme aims to connect our experienced and qualified teachers to share best practice and support continued risk-taking as we continue to add depth to our teaching craft. Teachers volunteer on this one year programme, working closely with the Learning Enhancement Team, capturing their experimentation in a journal.

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