Skills Tutor

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Basic Skills tutor to inspire adult learners in Aylesbury. In this full-time role, you will plan and teach essential skills programs that empower individuals to achieve their goals. Collaborating with a dedicated team, you'll create engaging learning experiences while utilizing technology effectively in the classroom. This opportunity not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on the community but also offers a supportive work environment with a focus on professional development. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to fostering an inclusive culture and enhancing the lives of learners across Buckinghamshire.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Mindfulness Workshops

Discounted Gym Memberships

Travel Discounts

Generous Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Arrangements

Social Events

Fundraising Activities

Costco Membership

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in Basic Skills.
• Knowledge of OFSTED and ESFA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver learning activities for individual student development.
• Prepare assessments and provide feedback to learners.

Skills

Teaching English

Teaching Maths

Teaching ESOL

Teaching Digital Skills

Teaching Employability Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Planning and Organizational Skills

ICT Skills

Education

Teaching Qualification

Relevant Degree

Tools

Google Suite

Information Learning Technology (ILT)

Job description

Are you passionate about teaching adults and have experience of teaching at least two of the following areas English, Maths, ESOL, Digital Skills and Employability? We are looking for an experienced full-time Basic Skills tutor to join our team at Bucks Adult Learning.

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.

Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and ranks as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK and yet it is incredibly well connected – only an hour from London on the train. The county has a rich history and heritage and is the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement.

We are looking for motivated, ambitious and inspiring people to join us on our journey. You will be entitled to a range of different benefits to make sure you are happy both at work and at home.

About the role

The successful candidate will plan and teach Skills programmes across the county, collaborating with the coordinator to support the delivery of high-quality learning programmes across Buckinghamshire.

Some of the main responsibilities of the role will include:

• Planning and delivering learning activities which enable individual students to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding and to achieve their aspirations (approx. 24 hours teaching).
• Preparing relevant, effective and challenging assessments and assignments and providing regular feedback to learners on their learning so that all learners make good progress relevant to their starting point, they know how well they are doing, what they need to do to improve and are able to develop their own skills of self-assessment.
• Using Information Learning Technology (ILT) effectively in the classroom, where appropriate.
• Completing all necessary paperwork and administrative tasks including registers, schemes of work, lesson plans, assessments, records of student work, etc. within the required timeframes.
• Providing next steps information and advice, through induction, tutorials, course content and signposting, in order to support all learners to make informed choices about progression routes e.g. volunteering, employment or education, based on their needs, interests and circumstances.

About you

For this exciting opportunity, we're looking for candidates who:

• Possess substantial experience of teaching within Basic Skills (minimum of 2 years).
• Understand OFSTED and ESFA requirements together with having knowledge of awarding bodies: Pearson & Gateway.
• Can demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with a range of audiences and explain specialist information in a way which a non-specialist can understand.
• Possess good ICT skills including use of Google suite.
• Are able to maintain accurate and clear records showing progression for learners.
• Have demonstrable experience of mentoring tutors and supporting with their CPD needs.
• Possess good planning and organisational skills, with proven ability to prioritise and co-ordinate workloads, monitor and evaluate work, to ensure deadlines are achieved.

Please see attached job description for full person specification.

To meet the travel requirements of the role a driver’s licence and access to a vehicle is required.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions.
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture.
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you.
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops.
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group.
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us.
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events.

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserve recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.