Maths Tutor

Sight Village; Birmingham; In loco; GBP 33.000 - 41.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

On site car parking

Fitness Centre access

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing services

Meal facilities on site

Descrizione del lavoro

Queen Alexandra Charity (QAC) in Birmingham seeks a teaching post holder responsible for groups of learners across Functional Skills/GCSE/Award in Number and Measure. The role involves planning, delivery, and assessment, with attention to EHCP-informed needs and individual learner targets.

You will contribute to curriculum development, oversee resources, and deliver high-quality teaching aligned with professional standards within a supportive, safeguarding-focused environment.

Competenze

• Degree qualification at grade 2.2 minimum.
• Level 4 teaching qualification required.
• Literacy and numeracy qualifications Level 2 minimum.

Mansioni

• Promote the aims and ethos of the College.
• Develop curriculum for learner needs and funding requirements.
• Plan, deliver and assess curriculum with an individualised approach.

Conoscenze

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

IT skills (word processing, Excel)

Time management

Formazione

Degree (2.2 minimum)

Teaching qualification Level 4

Literacy and numeracy Level 2

Descrizione del lavoro

Application Deadline: October 20, 2026

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Harborne, Birmingham, UK

Workplace type: Onsite

Reporting To: Department Manager - Functional Skills

Hours: 36 Hours per week

Weeks per year: 39 Working weeks per year

Salary: £28,840.32 - £40,936.32 per annum

Q1(T4 - T7) £28,840.32 - £33,384.96 p.a

Q2 (T6 - T10)

Q3 (T9 - T12)

Job Purpose

The post holder will have teaching responsibility for groups of learners within a range of courses, for example, Functional Skills/GCSE/Award in Number and Measure; with expected requirements for planning, delivery and assessment.

Key Responsibilities & Safeguarding

• Promote the aims and ethos of the College both within the teaching and learning context and within the corporate life of the College.
• Contribute to the development of a curriculum which is appropriate to learner needs and conforms to the requirements of examination boards and funding agencies.
• Manage the curriculum through preparation, research, liaison with colleagues and relevant agencies and management of resources & awarding body requirements.
• Deliver, plan and assess the curriculum in an innovative, responsible and flexible manner using a highly individualised approach in collaboration with the Curriculum Area Manager.
• Plan, assess and record the individual achievements of each learner against agreed plans and targets.
• Deliver quality teaching and learning in line with professional standards and tailored to individual learner needs grounded in an informed understanding of their EHCP, and other assessments.
• Evaluate the quality and success of the curriculum and implement curriculum quality improvement plans.
• Participate in the pastoral welfare of learners.
• Participate in staff training and development within the requirements of the College's programmes and priorities.
• The post-holder will be expected to become familiar with the technological support available to students with visual impairment and other learning difficulties.
• Engage in any individual or collaborative research and consultative work agreed by senior management as relevant to the area of work.
• Contribute on an occasional and voluntary basis to the corporate life of the College.
• Perform such other duties as are commensurate with the status and nature of the post.

Posts at Q2/3 will also undertake the Core Responsibilities above, but in addition will have wider responsibilities in respect of Departmental Curriculum Area Contribution (Q2) or Whole College Improvement (Q3).

Other Duties

• Act at all times in accordance with the Staff Code of Conduct and QAC Values of Respect, Excellence, Enabling, Collaboration and Inclusion.
• Comply with all College policies and procedures
• Undertake appropriate training and development as required, including any mandatory and/or refresher training required for the role.
• Carry out any other duties which may reasonably be required and fall within the scope and responsibility of the role.

Essential Criteria

• Degree qualification at grade 2.2 minimum
• To hold a minimum Level 4 in a teaching qualification
• To hold literacy and numeracy qualifications Level 2 minimum
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Good IT skills, including word processing and spreadsheet packages
• Excellent written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Manage workload confidently and adhere to deadlines
• To have previous experience of the planning, delivery, tracking, review and evaluation of teaching and learning of entry level up to level 2 programmes.
• To have previous experience of SEN learners with moderate to severe learning difficulties and be able to provide the associated curriculum, approaches and strategies.
• To have previous experience of small steps, individualised approaches to curriculum and differentiation of materials and concepts and the tracking & review of achievements

Benefits

Schedule 1 Benefits (reviewed annually and/or as appropriate)

• Access to on site car parking
• Use of QAC Fitness Centre (subject to opening hours)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Helpline (BHSF)
• Access to Education Support Free Helpline for Teachers & Education Staff
• QAC Mental Health First Aiders & activities to support health and wellbeing
• BHSF Benefits Package including Healthcare Plans, discounted shopping/services
• Annual Flu vaccination/voucher
• Access to other benefit/discount schemes (which may be subject to charge) e.g. Blue Light Card, TOTUM (NUS), Charity Worker Discounts, Discounts for Teachers
• Dell Advantage programme - a free programme that offers savings to students, parents and all staff at QAC - up to 20% off. https://www.dell.com/en-uk/lp/dell-advantage
• Health and Wellbeing Services (Occupational Health/Counselling)
• Free Tea/Coffee and Staff Room facilities
• Dining Room facilities with hot/cold food (free meal provided for those supporting students at mealtimes)
• Additional discretionary concessionary/closure days as part of leave entitlement (including closure over Christmas/New Year period)
• Reward and Recognition Policy – Living the Values Awards (team & individual) and long service
• Enhanced/Occupational paid leave e.g. maternity/paternity (subject to qualifying criteria)
• Occupational sick pay (based on length of service)
• On site wellbeing activities (e.g. yoga, meditation)
• Support for training/ CPD (either by way of study leave and/or funding)
• Flexible working arrangements including Flexible Working Policy Agreements, Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) in prior agreement with line manager.

Safeguarding

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, and in line with updated guidance published in September 2026, we will carry out an online search of all shortlisted candidates. This search may enable us to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and publicly available for review online, which we may wish to explore with you in further detail during the interview process. As part of your application we have asked you to provide the account names, usernames and/or handles for any social media platform that you use, as well as the names of any websites that you own, post on, or contribute to. A Google search will also be conducted. These checks will only be conducted if you are shortlisted for interview. Please see our safer recruitment and selection policy for further information.

Under Section 7 of SVGA 2006 it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The College's Safeguarding Policies are available here.

We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All required pre-employment checks will be undertaken, and offers of employment are subject to satisfactory outcomes. These include an enhanced DBS check with Children & Adult's Barred List information, identity checks, online checks, and verification of professional qualifications and references. Further details are available in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

QAC complies with Safeguarding guidelines and all appointees are required to have DBS Check and two reference.

About Queen Alexandra Charity

Queen Alexandra Charity (QAC) provides education, residential support, community services and enterprises in support of young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities.

Education is provided through a national residential College that supports a diverse range of student/client abilities and needs. Our College provides education, training, routes to independent living and employment through an innovative, holistic approach to learning and support. It offers a vibrant, varied and fun educational experience for both residential and day students. Our curriculum aims to maximise adult life, independence and work opportunities for all students.

We have educational and learning sites based in Birmingham, one of Europe’s most welcoming and vibrant cities, with a rich and diverse culture. Our main site is based in Harborne, a pleasant leafy Birmingham suburb, on a friendly and green 8-acre campus with excellent facilities and resources. In addition we also have Pinewood Campus which is located on a business park and is designated to employment progression.

Clients within our Residential Services programme still require support and the aim is to deliver a service that provides them with the means to live independently/semi independently into the future. Many clients are either in education, voluntary work or paid employment not linked to QAC directly.

Our Community Services based at our Umberslade Campus in Stirchley include a supporter worker service, women's group, men's group, LGBTQ plus group, Saturday Socials, The Night Owl Experience (disability friendly night club visit in Birmingham City Centre).

All students, clients and staff are supported within safe and well-resourced environments.

QAC makes a positive difference to the lives and learning of people with disabilities and learning difficulties. We have high expectations of staff, students and clients whilst being responsive, innovative and collaborative. Our Charity values drive how we work with students, clients, stakeholders and as a team.

We continue to attract and retain staff of the highest calibre, who are proud of QAC's achievements and who wish to be an integral part of ongoing and future successes.

As Leaders in Diversity which drives the culture at QAC and we warmly welcome applications from individuals who share our values, from all backgrounds, to add to our committed and diverse team.