Functional Skills Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is looking for Functional Skills Tutors to support children currently out of mainstream education in Greater Manchester. The ideal candidates will possess QTS or equivalent and experience in engaging learners facing challenges, aiming to help them achieve crucial qualifications. This role offers flexibility with up to 15 hours a week and emphasizes creative and patient tutoring methods.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND or disengaged pupils.
• UK classroom teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Support children working below expected attainment levels.
• Increase engagement for learners unable to achieve GCSEs.

Skills

Creativity

Patience

Engagement

Education

QTS or equivalent

PGCE

Job description

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The Opportunity
Prospero Teaching are partnered with Local Councils and SEND teams throughout the UK. We provide educational support to individuals who are currently out of mainstream education, those seeking additional support, and individuals with SEND.

We are currently looking for Functional Skills Tutors who have experience supporting children and young people who are currently working below their age expected attainment levels and unable to take their GCSEs but would be able, with support achieve a Functional Skills qualification. Some of these children and young people are disengaged learners, so require a tutor who is able to increase engagement and help them achieve a qualification.

Due to the nature of the students we provide support to, applicants must have QTS, a PGCE or equivalent.

· Position: Functional Skills Tutors
· Hours: up to 15 hours a week
· Start date: ASAP
· Location: Greater Manchester
· Duration: ongoing
Experience, Training and Qualifications:

QTS or equivalent ability to teach Functional Skills
Have experience working with SEND or disengaged pupils
UK classroom teaching experience
Be creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box
To be eligible for this role, the potential Functional Skills Tutors must:
· Hold the right to work in the UK
· Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
· Provide two professional child-related references.