Specialist Tutor

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; Stroud; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded educational institution in Stroud is seeking a specialist tutor to deliver English and maths to learners of various ages and abilities. The role involves creating tailored learning plans, using varied teaching methods, and collaborating with colleagues and parents for student success. Candidates should possess a PGCE or equivalent, recent classroom experience, and qualifications to support learners with specific learning difficulties. The position promises a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

Family-friendly policies and flexible working

Discount shopping benefits and wellbeing resources

Free car parking at campuses

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of GCSE and Functional Skills English and maths examinations.
• Classroom teaching experience required.
• Knowledge of effective exam access arrangements important.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interventions in individual and small group settings.
• Prepare engaging learning materials including digital resources.
• Monitor learner achievement and facilitate support with staff and parents.

Skills

Knowledge of GCSE and Functional Skills exams

Effective communication

Classroom teaching experience

Knowledge of exam access arrangements

Education

PGCE or alternative teaching qualification

Level 5 qualification in teaching learners with specific learning difficulties

L7 Exams Access Arrangements qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Deliver interventions in a classroom or individual and small group settings.


• Use a range of multi-sensory approaches in Functional Skills and GCSE English and maths.


• Prepare engaging, accessible learning materials, including digital resources.


• Build bespoke learning plans tailored to individual needs that promote independent learning.


• Monitor learner achievement and engagement.


• Collaborate effectively with course tutors, the Exams Team, and parents/carers to support student success.


• Train students and staff in the use of assistive technology.

Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve "Outstanding" status after being classified as "Good" in our last inspection.

Would you like to work for a successful and positive team that puts learners at the heart of everything they do? English and Maths Extra supports and develops learners to become the best they can be, and we are looking for a specialist tutor to join our dynamic and forward‑thinking team. Specialist tutors deliver both English and maths to learners of varying age and ability. If you have a preference for either subject, we will try to timetable you according to your strengths when and where possible.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of GCSE and Functional Skills English and maths examinations.


• Classroom teaching experience.


• Knowledge of exam access arrangements.


• Effective communication with colleagues and students.


• PGCE or an alternative teaching qualification.


• Level 5 or above qualification in teaching learners with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia or ADHD.


• L7 Exams Access Arrangements qualification (CCET and C3PTA).

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and any offer of employment will be subject to a number of conditions including a requirement for providing satisfactory references. In line with KCSIE and having regard to all relevant guidance, a range of checks and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates, and a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure will need to be obtained as a requirement of the job.

Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives.

Benefits

• Competitive Pension Scheme – Academic roles benefit significantly from their access to the teachers' pension scheme (TPS), with a generous employer contributions of over 23%.


• Generous annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays – 39 days academic plus additional college‑agreed inset development days and 6 self‑elected development days (Full‑Time Equivalent).


• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.


• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.


• Family‑friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices.


• Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a technology salary sacrifice scheme.


• Free annual eye test.


• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra card), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union.


• Staff have access and support to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities.


• Free car parking at all campuses (except Queens Road Art School).


• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources.


• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee.

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work‑based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, construction to media, GCSEs and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.