Functional Skills Tutor

Derby
2 weeks ago
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9.5 Hours Per Week

ROLE PURPOSE

Our Clients are looking for a Functional Skills tutor to join their Team, and by providing exciting learning opportunities through the delivery of Functional Skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carry out initial and diagnostic assessment to inform high quality, innovative delivery, which challenges and inspires learners and includes clear objectives, involving learners in the planning, review, and evaluation process

Deliver effective and high-quality provision across a range of ability groups (Entry 1 – Level 2) to meet all relevant academic and funding criteria and which enables learners to meet their personal learning goals

Continuously monitor course effectiveness and assess learner development through individual learning plans to inform teaching strategies which ensure learner and programme success

Deliver general advice and guidance with reference to progression, pre-programme information, including specification of programme entry criteria

Produce and/or tailor relevant and motivational teaching materials, undertaking necessary research in order to deliver programmes to fulfil the needs of the learners

Ensure all administrative procedures are kept up to date prior to, during and after the programme (i.e., keeping a register, marking work, monitoring absence, completing funding documentation) to ensure all compliance and quality procedures and funding requirements are met

Maintain an awareness of and actively follow and promote Company policies, including, but not limited to, Safer Recruitment, Data Protection, Information Security, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and Prevent

Undertake any training as required by Company policy and take responsibility for professional development

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Functional Skills maths and English at level 2

Teaching qualification – minimum Level 3 Award in Education and Training (or be willing to work towards)

Ability to teach maths and English Functional Skills from Entry Level to Level 2

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

CORE:

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to work under own initiative and prioritise tasks

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

High level of interpersonal skills

Ability to motivate self and others to achieve targets

Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications, we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds

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