Functional Skills Tutor

Pearson; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Aviva AE pension

Life and medical insurance options

Stock purchase options

Flexible working policies

Wellbeing programme

Cycle to work

Volunteering days

Retail and Leisure discounts

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a qualified Functional Skills Tutor to deliver Maths and English up to level 2, across Worthy Down and other Pearson TQ or employer sites. The role involves full-time teaching, two- or one-week blocks, plus remote 1:1/group support sessions and caseload management for apprentices.

Ideal candidates will hold a relevant teaching qualification and have experience delivering Functional Skills English and Maths, with strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified Functional Skills Tutor with Maths and English up to level 2.
• Level 2 English and Maths qualification required.
• Experience delivering Functional Skills English and Maths to level 2.
• Experience with face-to-face and remote learner support using varied delivery methods.
• Ability to adapt delivery to engage diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach Maths and English Functional Skills to levels 1 and 2.
• Motivate learners to complete on time.
• Provide onsite and remote teaching support.
• Conduct Speaking and Listening assessments and complete paperwork.
• Create Individual Learning Plans and session records.
• Keep learner e-portfolios up to date with evidence of learning.
• Prepare and use varied teaching materials aligned to learner needs.
• Undertake course/resource development and administrative tasks.
• Provide Functional Skills data to management.
• Maintain records and follow QA and risk protocols.
• Participate in staff training and development.

Skills

Teaching

Functional Skills delivery

Maths

English

Remote support

Communication

Education

PTLLS/CTLLS/Cert Ed/PGCE/DTLLS

Job description

Are you a passionate, qualified Functional Skills Tutor with experience in delivering Maths and English up to level 2? If so, we want to connect with you!

TQ Education & Training (part of the Pearson Group) is a provider of outsourced training services to the UK Ministry of Defence, other public sector organisations and private companies both in the UK and overseas. You will support Functional Skills delivery as part of the Army Apprenticeship contracts with the MoD however, your role isn't just limited to one contract; you'll have the opportunity to work across various exciting TQ partnerships!

About the role

As a peripatetic Functional Skills Tutor, you will be responsible for delivering Maths and English Functional Skills qualifications at Levels 1 and 2 to apprentices at Worthy Down as well as at other Pearson TQ or employer sites including Abingdon, Aldershot, Bicester, Hullavington and Tidworth. This is a full-time role that involves delivering two-week or one-week Functional Skills courses throughout the year as well as remote 1:1/group support sessions and target setting for a caseload of apprentices.

Your key responsibilities

• Teach Maths and English Functional Skills qualifications at levels 1 and 2
• Motivate a caseload of learners to ensure they successfully complete their learning on time
• Provide engaging onsite and remote teaching support
• Conduct Speaking and Listening assessments (including recording) and complete Awarding Body paperwork
• Create and complete and Individual Learning Plan and Learning Session Records for each learner
• Ensure the learner’s e-portfolio is updated with evidence of learning, achievement, feedback, communication attempts and show the learning plan
• Have available an up-to-date syllabus, schemes of work, lesson plans and learning materials aligned to individual learner needs
• Prepare and use suitable teaching and learning materials which consider differentiation and individual learning styles
• Undertake other specified duties including course/resource development, tutorial support and associated administrative tasks
• Provide relevant Functional Skills statistical data to the management team
• Maintain accurate records and follow appropriate Quality Assurance and Risk Management systems and protocols
• Join the team in staff and self-development training

About you

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

We appreciate hard work and dedication. Here are just some of the benefits you will receive in return:

• 25 days annual leave plus an additional days leave for each year of service up to a maximum of 30 days
• Aviva AE pension scheme
• Life, private medical and dental care insurance options, plus free eye tests
• Stock/Share purchase options
• Maternity, paternity, and family care leave as well as flexible working policies
• An employee wellbeing programme
• Cycle to work programme
• Volunteering days
• Retail and Leisure discounts

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of learners across multiple locations.

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

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