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

The Growth Company

Verified Company

Manchester, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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: