Group Tutor

Jobtailor; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Scotland is seeking an enthusiastic Adult Literacy Tutor to deliver and assess learning for adult learners, families, and young people in a group setting. You will plan and adapt learning plans, support learners with diverse needs and work across local communities.

A Higher National Diploma or equivalent is required, along with experience delivering adult literacies and online delivery. PVG membership will be required; occasional evening sessions and travel between venues are

Qualifications

• Experience delivering adult literacies programmes with adult learners, young people and families using a social practice approach.
• Awareness and knowledge of supporting learners with a range of additional support needs.
• Experience delivering and assessing accredited learning up to SCQF Level 4 and/or willingness to work towards an assessor/internal verifier qualification.
• Ability to travel between venues to deliver learning in local communities.
• Availability for some evening work and PVG scheme membership.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Adult Basic Education (ABE) team and deliver in group settings.
• Plan, deliver and assess learners’ needs using a range of strategies.
• Overcome barriers and agree appropriate learning plans with learners.
• Manage learning according to individual needs and aspirations.
• Identify factors affecting literacy acquisition and address learning difficulties through a social practice model.
• Collaborate with staff, volunteers, communities, partners and colleagues.

Skills

Adult literacy program delivery

Social practice approach

Assessment of learner needs

IT skills for online delivery

PVG membership

Time management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Relationship building

Education

Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent (SCQF level 8)

Assessor/Internal Verifier Qualification

Job description

• Work as part of the Adult Basic Education (ABE) team
• Support adult learners developing literacy, numeracy and ICT skills in a group context
• Engage adult learners, young people and families in adult learning
• Plan, deliver and assess learners’ needs and abilities using a range of strategies
• Overcome barriers and agree appropriate learning plans with learners
• Manage learning according to individual needs and aspirations
• Identify causal factors affecting acquisition of literacy capabilities
• Address learning difficulties with learners through a social practice model of learning
• Work collaboratively with staff teams, volunteers, communities, partners and colleagues

Requirements

• Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent (SCQF level 8)
• Experience delivering adult literacies programmes with adult learners, young people and families using a social practice approach
• Awareness and knowledge of supporting learners with a range of additional support needs
• Good time management, organisational skills and communication skills
• Experience working effectively with minimum supervision
• Flexible and adaptable approach
• Experience establishing and maintaining good working relationships with young people, families, adult learners, partners and colleagues
• IT skills and experience of online delivery
• Experience delivering and assessing accredited learning up to SCQF Level 4 and/or willingness to work towards an assessor/internal verifier qualification
• Ability to travel between venues to deliver learning in local communities
• Availability for some evening work
• Commitment to the ethos of adult literacies and the aims of the Plan 4 Fife and CLD Plan
• Required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland before appointment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in delivering adult literacy programs and assessing learner needs using a social practice approach, while effectively managing diverse learning environments and fostering strong relationships with learners and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Adult Literacy Program Delivery
• Social Practice Approach
• Assessment of Learner Needs
• IT Skills for Online Delivery
• Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Membership

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Literacy Skills Development
• Numeracy Skills Development
• ICT Skills Development
• Accredited Learning Assessment
• Learning Plan Development

Soft Skills

• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Flexibility
• Relationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

• Higher National Diploma (HND)
• Assessor/Internal Verifier Qualification

Industry Keywords

• Adult Basic Education (ABE)
• Additional Support Needs
• Community Learning and Development (CLD)
• Plan 4 Fife
• Social Practice Model