Specialist Tutor (English and Maths Extra)

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; Stroud; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A further education institution in Stroud is seeking a Specialist Tutor to join their English and Maths Extra team. In this role, you will deliver high-quality English and Maths tuition to learners, focusing on their individual needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of functional skills and GCSE examinations, alongside a relevant teaching qualification. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, including access to a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Family Friendly Policies

Discounted Shopping Benefits

Qualifications

• Adept at delivering English and Maths to learners of varying abilities.
• Experience with providing tailored learning plans for students.
• Knowledge of monitoring learner achievement and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality tutoring in English and Maths.
• Prepare engaging materials and monitor student progress.
• Collaborate with other staff to support student success.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of GCSE and Functional Skills English and Maths

Classroom teaching experience

Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and students

Knowledge of exam access arrangements

Education

PGCE or alternative teaching qualification

Level 5 or above qualification in teaching learners with specific learning difficulties

L7 Exams Access Arrangements qualification (CCET and C3PTA)

Job description

Specialist Tutor (English and Maths Extra)

SGS has an exciting opportunity to join our English and Maths Extra team to deliver both English and Maths!

Position Details

• Reference: REQ001328
• Location: Stroud campus (with occasional travel to other campuses)
• FTE Salary: Up to £35,793.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Actual Salary: Up to £31,473.24
• Contract Type: Permanent, term-time only
• Working Hours: 37 hours a week, 36 weeks a year

SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Term-Time Only Contracts will incur a salary adjustment if the start date is after 1st September.

Financial Rewards and Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners' lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme – Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the teachers' pension scheme (TPS), with a generous employer contribution 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 cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
• Staff have access and are supported 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, GCSE's and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.

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.

For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/

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.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide high quality delivery one‑to‑one, or to small groups.
• 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.
• Building bespoke learning plans tailored to individual needs and that promote independent learning.
• Monitoring learner achievement and engagement.
• Collaborating effectively with course tutors, the Exams Team, and parents/carers to support student success.
• Training students and staff in the use of assistive technology.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of GCSE and Functional Skills English and maths examinations.
• Classroom teaching experience.
• Knowledge of exam access arrangements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and students.
• PGCE or 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).

Please apply online by: Monday 12th January 2025

Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed

If you have any queries please contact [e-mail]

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.