Who are we?
This is an exciting time to join the TCHC Group. TCHC Group was set up in August 2004. Since then, we have continued to develop and deliver programmes to support both young people and adults to learn, achieve and progress to greater opportunities. TCHC is an organisation that believes in creating opportunities for all. It is an organisation that is ethical, friendly, and considerate and encompasses these values in all its services and operations. Most of all, we believe in working together as a team to create opportunities for the individuals we work with to grow, to help them recognise and achieve their aspirations and goals and attain a positive outcome.
TCHC is a disability confident, committed employer.
Who are we looking for?
Are you an experienced educator with a passion for supporting learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you understand the difference between mainstream teaching and working with high-needs learners in a classroom setting? At Dunstable GAPS, we deliver tailored education to young people with a range of complex needs, including global developmental delay, Down syndrome, dyslexia, autism, ADHD, severe learning difficulties, and social communication challenges. Our learners work at a slower pace and often require additional support with communication and emotional regulation. We are currently seeking a Functional Skills English Tutor to deliver Entry Level 1–3 and Level 1 & 2 Functional Skills English in small group settings (up to 12 learners). This is not a mainstream role — it requires someone who is patient, adaptable, and confident in managing a classroom of learners with diverse and high needs.
We are looking to recruit:
Job Title
Functional Skills English Tutor
Location:
Dunstable
Working Hours:
8.30 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday, inclusive of a daily unpaid lunch break. 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type:
Permanent
Reports to:
Centre Manager
Salary Band:
£28k – £36k
What are we looking for?
A professional and responsible individual for planning and teaching the Functional Skills curriculum, who ensures differentiation is evident.
This will include:
·Functional Skills English Level 1 to Level 2
·Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 to 2
Your delivery will be creative and engaging to ensure individuals achieve their aims in all subjects. You will be supported by a Quality Assurance Team that is responsible for leading the team to drive up quality, reaching and exceeding KPIs and promoting our ethos for continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
·AET/CERT ED/PGCE or other relevant teaching Qualifications (Essential)
·English Grade C/4 or above or Functional skills level 2 (Essential)
·Assessor qualification (Essential)
·SEN qualifications (desirable)
·Experience of teaching learners with various abilities or learning needs (Essential)
·Experienced working with learners who present learning differences (Essential)
·Knowledge of EHCPs (desirable)
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
·Develop and implement schemes of work that support individual learning and meet delivery standards.
·Create and execute innovative lesson plans and group activities.
·Deliver sessions for groups per the curriculum, setting clear objectives and targets.
·Utilise resources effectively to support learners with high needs, including ADHD, Autism, and other learning differences.
·Evaluate learners' English skills using diagnostic tests and mock assessments.
·Perform initial and ongoing assessments to track progress and development.
·Relate subject matter to life and work with practical examples.
·Encourage and support learners to aid their progress.
·Maintain accurate records of progress tracking and documentation.
·Ensure learners are well-prepared for exams.
·Handle administrative tasks, including planning, logging results, and providing feedback.
·Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to maintain delivery standards and attend standardisation meetings.
·Keep personal CPD updated according to Functional Skills requirements.
·Safeguard learner welfare and adhere to Safeguarding and Prevent policies.
·Undertake additional duties as required, suited to experience and qualifications.
Note: These responsibilities serve as an initial outline for the tasks that the post holder will initially be expected to perform. Changes may occur over time to accommodate evolving job requirements and adapt to shifting circumstances.
Furthermore, given the dynamic nature of our operational environment, individuals in these roles must demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to travel to different work locations. This outline represents an initial plan and will be subject to periodic review as part of our Continuous Professional Development process.
Confidentiality
The individual in this role is responsible for upholding the confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, staff, and other stakeholders. Certain aspects of their work involve handling confidential information, which should not be disclosed to individuals outside the scope of their official duties. It is imperative that the post holder consistently always adheres to the provisions of the General Data Regulation Act.
Safeguarding, Prevent & Equal Opportunities
TCHC is dedicated to promoting equal opportunities and preventing discrimination for everyone. Our commitment extends to adhering to Safer Recruitment Policies, safeguarding practices, complying with the Prevent Duty, and advocating for the well-being of children, youth, and adults. In pursuit of our dedication, we will continuously enhance and refine our robust safeguarding processes and procedures, fostering a culture of safeguarding among our team members and volunteers.
Commitment to Safeguarding
TCHC is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All staff are expected to adhere to our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and the safeguarding responsibilities outlined in their job description.
We conduct Safer Recruitment Checks on all staff prior to confirming a start date, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. An online search of information within the public domain is conducted on all candidates who are invited to interview.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, amended 2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Please see our Recruitment with Safer Recruitment Policy for further information, or get in touch on 01923 698477 or [email protected]
Pre-employment checks
The company also conducts an internal online search on social media platforms in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Should any pertinent information arise from this search, it will be discussed with the applicant as part of the recruitment process.
Please note that upon a successful job offer, the company performs digitalised right-to-work checks and initiates DBS applications through an external service provider. An enhanced DBS check, including the barred list, is mandatory for this role.
Rewards for your hard work
For us here at TCHC, reward means far more than just pay. Our generous and competitive benefits package includes:
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The full-time equivalent annual leave entitlement is 20 days per year in addition to 8 UK public holidays. An additional day of leave will be added for each complete year of service, effective from the commencement of the next holiday year, up to a maximum of 5 additional days after 5 years of service, giving a maximum total annual leave entitlement of 25 days. This will be pro rata for part-time hours.
- ·We operate a Christmas and New Year shutdown period, in which you will receive an additional 3 days of leave at full pay to cover this closure period after 1 year of service. This will be pro rata for part-time hours.
- When your birthday falls on a working day, you will receive the day off at full pay.
- Sickness pay allowance after the probationary period.
- Pension scheme after 3 months you have been employed with us
- Bupa Cash Plan, level 1, paid by the company after the probationary period.
- Employee Assistance Programme to access help and support 24 hours a day, every day of the year for immediate family (eligibility applies)
- Discounted membership for BUPA (subject to the qualifying conditions)
- Long Service club loyalty gift upon completion of 5 and 10 years of continuous service
- Quarterly and annual awards
- Company tools and equipment for the performance of your duties
- Reimbursement of travel to other locations outside of the Centre (this will exclude travelling to the usual workplace)
How to Apply
To apply, please complete the application form online at: https://www.tchc.net/vacancies/apply-now
TCHC Group Limited have been a leading provider of skills training and provision for 19 years, delivering our vision of transforming the lives of individuals by being the first-choice provider for exceptional delivery of employment, skills and business support.
