Functional Skills Tutor - Trafford, United Kingdom - The Growth Company

The Growth Company
The Growth Company
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Trafford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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The Growth Company's Education and skills team have an exciting new opportunity for Functional Skills Co-ordinator to plan, deliver and assess effective Functional Skills lessons to maximise learner progress and achievement and co-ordinate the delivery of Functional Skills English and Maths to Technical Sector learners on Study Programmes and Apprenticeships.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Coordinate the caseloads of tutors delivering FS to Technical Sector learners, including referral and placement on appropriate programmes
  • Coordinate provision for individual needs, including supervision of ILPs and ALN support
  • Liaise with sector colleagues to manage attendance and progress of learners
  • Deliver good and outstanding teaching and learning across a range of centres and to groups of differing size and profile, as directed
  • Line manage one or two tutors under the direction of the Head of Math's and English
  • Conduct initial and ongoing assessment in line with Company policy to inform placement of learners on effective programmes of learning
  • Plan and deliver lessons that offer variety, pace, and challenge to engage learners
  • Use IA outcomes and all available information to personalise learning experiences for individuals
  • Adopt inclusive strategies to ensure support and challenge for all, including learners with SEND, challenging behaviours, other personal and social difficulties, and medical needs
  • Effectively manage learner behaviour and classroom climate to create a secure and positive learning environment
  • Promote and model high expectations for all learners, to establish high aspirations and confidence
  • Work with individuals and groups of learners to build resilience and develop positive learning skills
  • Assess learners' work in line with Company policy, using diagnostic and personalised feedback to drive ongoing progress toward examination
  • Track and monitor progress of individuals and groups of learners to ensure rapid and sustained progress from prior attainment
  • Identify learners in danger of underachievement and liaise with colleagues to ensure prompt, effective intervention
  • Share information about learner progress with relevant colleagues to ensure a holistic approach
  • Maintain up to date knowledge of specification, funding, and sector requirements for Functional Skills
  • Ensure that Company policies on Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety are consistently upheld

About You:


  • Up to date knowledge of Functional Skills curriculum and assessment and framework/standard requirements for Apprentices
  • Knowledge of range of approaches to teaching and learning in the Skills Sector
  • Knowledge of approaches to embedding Maths / English in vocational delivery
  • Experienced in the following:
  • Coaching/mentoring/performance management
  • Teaching in challenging environments
  • Teaching and assessment for progress

Skills Required:


  • Subjectspecific teaching qualification is essential
  • Record of ongoing CPD
  • High professional standards
  • Ability to motivate disengaged learners and to plan engaging, inclusive lessons
  • Ability to work effectively in collaboration with all colleagues and stakeholders
  • Genuine commitment to improving the prospects of young people and adult learners
  • Recent experience of successful delivery of GCSE to 'hard to reach' learners
  • Manage time and workload to tight deadlines


The Growth Company are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.


If you are on the Barred List, it is against the law to be hired for a role that includes regulated activity with the concerned group.

The Growth Company aims to promote a culture of flexibility and agile working.

Going forward we will be transitioning to a culture where full agile working will be a feature of many of our roles.

Reasonable adjustments for interviews, whether virtual or face to face, will be considered.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
Up to £29,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Additional leave
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
One location
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