Are you an experienced Functional Skills Tutor? Do you have a passion for teaching?
Prostart Training are looking to recruit a Functional Skills Tutor to deliver Maths and English Entry Level, Level 1 and 2 Functional Skills.
Prostart has enjoyed considerable success over 20 years+ and as a work-based training provider has a reputation for providing quality Apprenticeship training, Study programmes and bespoke packages. This is evidenced by our OFSTED inspection which confirmed that we are a ‘Good’ provider and City & Guilds/ILM Recognition Award for High distinction for achievers.
Our staff are ultimately responsible for the successes throughout the years and we are one big working family. Our Managing Director has created an ethos throughout the organisation that every person matters – Staff, Employers, Learners. This is embedded into our services and employees.
Benefits:
· Contributory Pension Schemes (Nest) Looking after your future has never been more important, so we offer all of our staff a 3% NEST pension from the day they start.
· Private Health Insurance – Our employees matter to us we therefore provide health insurance to all of our employees. A healthcare plan allows you to claim money back, up to set limits, towards the cost of your essential healthcare, such as dental and optical, as well as providing access to valuable health and wellbeing services.
· Holiday Entitlement - We all know the importance of keeping a good work-life balance and taking the time out of work to relax and spend time with your loved ones! Prostart Training offer 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata (including a special Prostart Christmas shopping day).
We are looking for individuals with exceptional people skills, who are dedicated to supporting learners to achieve their goals. Successful applicants will have substantial experience of working with learners towards Functional Skills – Maths, English up to level 2 or have occupational experience wanting to pursue a change of career moving into teaching and mentoring. This role will include both online and face to face assessment meetings, progress reviews and training sessions.
Duties:
· Lead a caseload of learners and support them to achieve their Functional Skills required for their programme.
· Deliver training sessions to learners undertaking the Functional Skills in Maths and English
· Regularly assess/mark work and provide constructive feedback to both learners and their managers
· Managing your diary efficiently to ensure timely visits and reviews are conducted.
· Organise and maintain documentation on learners' progress.
· Support, advise and motivate learners.
· Overcome barriers to learning and adapt delivery to meet learner’s needs.
· Work to learner review and completion timescales.
· Meet Functional Skills Tutor KPI’s in terms of timely visits, quality paperwork and general administration.
Qualification Essential Criteria:
· Recognised Assessor Award D32/D33 / A1 or equivalent or be willing to work towards
· Good standard of general education to GCSE level (or equivalent) to include GCSE in English and Maths at Grade B or above
· QTS/QTLS or equivalent professional teaching qualification/Bachelor’s level degree within the subject you teach.
· Minimum 6 months teaching/tutoring experience.
· Experience working with students with SEN, SEMH learning needs - Desirable
· In-depth knowledge of the national curriculum for Functional Skills.
· Must live and be eligible to work in the UK.
· Must be willing to undertake a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and referencing process, as well as subscribing to the DBS Update Service.
Personal Qualities & Skills:
· Organisational skills are a must, as well as the ability to plan your time effectively.
· Confident and professional with the ability to inspire and motivate people.
· Experience of delivering Functional Skills in Maths and English up to Level 2
· Full, clean, UK driving licence and use of a vehicle.
· Must be flexible with travel across the Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby, Derbyshire
· Ability to work without direct supervision
· Able to work under pressure
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Keyboard and computer skills - Use of electronic information systems, Microsoft packages (e.g. Outlook email, Word and Excel), SharePoint
· Experience of managing and building work relationships with customers
Prostart is a Disability Confident employer committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Prostart is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
Closing Date: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Freelance
Pay: £17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
