Functional Skills Tutor

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Functional Skills Tutor to deliver English and Mathematics courses to apprentices. The role is part-time, requiring evening classes and occasional travel. Candidates should have relevant teaching qualifications and experience in delivering Functional Skills up to level 2. This position offers an opportunity to impact learner success in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Opportunity to impact learners

Qualifications

• Experience of delivering Functional Skills (English and/or Mathematics) up to level 2.
• Ability to adopt contextualised Functional Skills delivery techniques.
• Full, current driving license and willingness to use car for business.

Responsibilities

• Teach English and/or Mathematics Functional Skills qualifications.
• Manage Functional Skills caseload for timely completion.
• Support and motivate learners in their studies.

Skills

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

ICT skills

Organisational skills

Education

Cert Ed, PGCE, DTLLS or CTLLS

Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a Functional Skills Tutor at Pearson TQ! Are you passionate about empowering learners and shaping the future workforce? Do you have the skills to inspire and engage apprentices in their educational journey?

As a Functional Skills Tutor, you will play a crucial role in delivering English and Mathematics qualifications to Royal Engineer Apprentices, as well as other Pearson TQ apprentices. Your main base will be 1 RSME, Brompton Barracks, Chatham, but you may travel to various Pearson TQ and employer sites as needed. This role is part-time and involves delivering Functional Skills English or Mathematics courses from 18:00-20:00, Monday to Thursday. Administrative tasks can be undertaken during the working day or on a Friday evening.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching English and/or Mathematics Functional Skills qualifications at levels 1 and 2, including conducting initial assessments and diagnostic assessments
• Manage Functional Skills caseload to ensure learners complete in a timely manner
• Support and motivate trainees in their studies
• Ensure the learner’s e-portfolio is updated with evidence of learning, achievement, feedback, communication attempts and show the learning plan
• Complete Speaking and Listening assessments at levels 1 and 2, including the recording of assessments and completion of Awarding Body paperwork
• Provide face-to-face learning support and motivate learners in their studies
• Complete Tutor Rationale and Programme Plans for each learner to outline the level of Functional Skills to be completed, the course topics to be studied and achievement dates
• Complete Learning Session Records with each learner to document progress made and the learner journey
• Update Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and document progress made and the learner journey
• Maintain accurate records as required for attendance, examinations, all assessed work and report on learner progress when required
• Book exams for apprentices and organise invigilation
• Undertake other specified duties including course/resource development, tutorial support and associated administrative tasks
• Have available an up-to-date syllabus, schemes of work and lesson plans (showing methods of delivery) for each course/class taught
• Prepare and use suitable teaching and learning materials for a range of courses/classes which consider differentiation and individual learning styles
• Use a range of appropriate delivery methodologies
• Provide relevant Functional Skills statistical data to the management team
• Follow all agreed Quality Assurance Systems and Risk Management systems and comply with all policies and procedures (e.g., Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities) and ensure these policies are followed
• Undertake appropriate staff development activities that support personal development, ensuring your own teaching practice conforms with standards and maintain an accurate record of these activities
• Attend team meetings and undertake all assigned mandatory training as directed
• Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant teaching qualification e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE, DTLLS or CTLLS
• A minimum level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics
• Experience of delivering Functional Skills (English and/or Mathematics) up to level 2
• Experience of providing face-to-face support to learners using a range of delivery methods, including the use of technology
• Ability to embrace and develop practical and innovative delivery models for Functional Skills
• Ability to adopt contextualised Functional Skills delivery techniques to engage learners
• Good ICT skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Flexible, adaptable and enthusiastic; works well independently and in a team
• Full, current driving licence; Car owner, with a willingness to use on Pearson TQ business as required (mileage allowance payable)

Why Join Pearson TQ?

• Be part of a leading education and training provider dedicated to learner success
• Work in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development
• Enjoy a dynamic role with the opportunity to impact the lives of apprentices

This post is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applicants will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the DBS.