Functional Skills Tutor

Nova Training; Bloxwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational training provider in Bloxwich is seeking a Functional Skills Tutor to deliver English and Employability courses. The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering Functional Skills up to Level 2, with a passion for teaching and a minimum of 2 years of experience. This full-time permanent position offers a salary of £24,000 - £28,000 per annum, along with attractive employee benefits, including extended holiday entitlement and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Benefits

25 days holiday entitlement

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Day off for your birthday

Optional early finish on Fridays

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Referral Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of delivering Functional Skills English & Employability to Level 2.
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in 14-19 provision.
• Passion and desire to teach.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of Functional Skills English & Employability, up to Level 2.
• Plan individual learning to meet learner needs.
• Regularly assess learners' work.

Skills

Functional Skills English delivery

Student engagement

Lesson planning

Assessment of learner work

Education

Full Teaching Qualifications (e.g., Cert Ed, C&G 7407)

Job description

Functional Skills Tutor - English & Employability

Hours: Full-Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, Mon–Fri.
Location: Walsall (Bloxwich)
Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 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 English and Employability 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 & Employability, 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 & Employability to Level 2.
• A Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in 14-19 provision.
• Full Teaching Qualifications e.g., 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.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme, allowing you to purchase an additional 2 weeks holiday per year.
• Day off for your birthday.
• Optional early finish on a Friday.
• 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 14 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.