Functional Skills Teacher
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Area | Tyne and Wear, EnglandNationwide, Choose Job TypeHybrid, Choose Job Type |
| Sector | Assessors/Coaches/Trainers/Tutors - Functional SkillsAssessors/Coaches/Trainers/Tutors - MathsAssessors/Coaches/Trainers/Tutors - English |
| Salary | 30,000 - 35,000 |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Ryan Clarke |
| Consultant Email | ryan@nationalskillsagency.co.uk |
| Telephone | 02039531984 |
| Job Ref | RC/FST |
- Description
- Job Purpose:
Our client is looking for a Functional Skills Tutor to deliver high quality Functional Skills provision to apprentices in a designated region and, occasionally, nationally.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Prepare and plan for the effective delivery of functional skills to meet the region’sneeds.
- To closely manage a caseload of apprentices and communicate their progress to various internal and external stakeholders.
- To deliver face-to-face classes and remote online classes, utilising a range of engaging and interesting resources for Functional Skills English, Maths and some ICT in line with the teaching and learning strategy.
- To provide remote support to apprentices undertaking independent functional skills study.
- Maintain good administrative records using company systemsto monitor apprentice progress and enable effective tracking.
- Communicate well with regional delivery staff and management to ensure functional skills delivery is prioritised effectively and classes are well-attended.
- Support every apprentice to achieve functional skills in a timely manner and in line with awarding organisation standards.
- Conduct moderation activities of Functional Skills English, Speaking, Listening and Communication component in line with awarding organisation regulations.
- To work closely with the Quality and Curriculum Team to ensure the functional skills curriculum is fit for purpose and improve the quality of functional skills provision.
- Support the development of functional skills resources, building a range of blended delivery options for apprentices to access.
- Undertake assessment evidence sampling of functional skills qualifications in line with IQA requirements and report on this activity to the Quality and Curriculum Team.
- Support further skills development and complete CPD, identifying and sharing best practice to enable the ongoing development of teaching and learning.
- Support invigilation of functional skills exams where needed.
Person Specification:
- A minimum of O level, GCSE grade C/4 or level 3 equivalent in maths and English
- A Level 5 Diploma in Teaching with specialist pathway in English (Literacy) or Mathematics (Numeracy) (DTLLS') or equivalent
- Previous experience of functional skills delivery within a post-16 environment
- Experience working with bksb, LMS’s and e-portfolio software
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and manage time effectively
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
- Excellent IT and communication skills, including the use of learning delivery technology and remote learning solutions
- Driving Licence and use of a car
- Assessor and Internal Verification qualifications e.g., D32/D33 D34 A1 TAQA or V1/IQA
- QTS/QTLS status, Subject specialism for literacy and/ or numeracy
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