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

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The Growth Company has an exciting opportunity for a Functional Skills Tutor to plan, deliver and assess effective Functional Skills lessons to maximise learner progress and achievement.

This role has specifically been identified to work with disadvantages learners, who do not hold a Grade in English and maths.

A key element will be to support these learners and SEND learners.


Key Responsibilities:


  • 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
  • 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
  • Manage own professional development to ensure ongoing effectiveness as a reflective practitioner
  • Contribute to the development of the Maths and English team by working collaboratively with colleagues on resources and schemes of work
  • Ensure that Company policies on Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety are consistently upheld

About You:


  • Genuine commitment to improving the prospects of young people and adult learners
  • Knowledge of range of approaches to teaching and learning
  • Resilience, creativity, and flexibility
  • High professional standards in all aspects of the role
  • Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel between sites (Desirable)

Skills Required:


  • Good honours degree in English / Subjectspecific and teaching qualifications appropriate to the role
  • Working with SEND learners to support achievement in English and Math's qualifications
  • Recent experience of successful GCSE teaching
  • Experience of teaching in challenging environments
  • Experience of planning, teaching and assessment for progress
  • Record of ongoing CPD
  • Ability to motivate disengaged learners and to plan engaging, inclusive lessons


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 £26,000.00 per year


Benefits:


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

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Manchester

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