Specialist Tutor - English and Maths Extra

onlyFE; Stroud; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Tuition discount 25% for family

Flexible working practices

Eye test provided

TOTUM/NUS discount

Free car parking

Job summary

SGS College invites applications for Specialist Tutor roles to deliver English and Maths, with flexibility to timetable based on strengths. The post supports learners to achieve GCSE Functional Skills and develop essential skills in a dynamic college setting.

Experience in teaching English/Maths and SEN needs is valued highly. We offer term-time options, strong professional development, and a friendly campus environment.

Qualifications

• PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification required.
• Experience with learners with specific learning difficulties is desirable.
• L7 Exams Access Arrangements qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality delivery one-to-one or in small groups.
• Deliver interventions in classroom or small group settings.
• Use multisensory 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 and promote independent learning.
• Monitor learner achievement and engagement.
• Collaborate with course tutors, Exams Team, and parents/carers to support student success.
• Train students and staff in the use of assistive technology.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Knowledge of exam access arrangements

Communication skills

Education

PGCE or alternative teaching qualification

Level 5+ qualification in teaching learners with specific Learning Difficulties

L7 Exams Access Arrangements qualification (CCET and C3PTA)

Job description

Reference: REQ001512

Location: Stroud Campus (with occasional travel to other campuses)

FTE Salary: Up to £35,793.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience pro rata)

Actual Salary: Up to £31,793.24

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent and Term-Time Only

Working Hours: 37 hours a week, 36 weeks a year (applications for part-time hours or job shares will be considered although our preference is full-time) SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Role Information

Reference: REQ001512

Location: Stroud Campus (with occasional travel to other campuses)

FTE Salary: Up to £35,793.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience pro rata)

Actual Salary: Up to £31,793.24

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent and Term-Time Only

Working Hours: 37 hours a week, 36 weeks a year (applications for part-time hours or job shares will be considered although our preference is full-time) 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 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 cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
• Staff have access and 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 are required to deliver both English and maths, but if you have a preference for one subject, we will try to timetable you according to your strengths when and where possible. For example, if you are a maths specialist the majority of your lessons will be maths. We will also train you to teach English and develop your understanding of the English GCSE syllabus, with continued support throughout.

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

• To have excellent knowledge of GCSE and Functional Skills English and maths examinations.
• Classroom teaching
• To have 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)

Expected Interview Date: 29th and 30th September

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.