Functional Skills Tutor - United Kingdom - Kaplan Financial

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    Functional Skills Tutor
    Reference number: JR(phone number removed)
    Location: Homebased - National
    Working pattern: Full-Time
    Contract Type: 12 month fixed term contract (start date: 01/05/2024, ends: 30/04/2025)
    Number of roles: 1
    Salary: £28,897 -£32,648 per annum

    We are looking for a Functional Skills Tutor to join our team on a 12 month fixed-term contract.
    By providing outstanding support, advice and guidance to our students throughout their apprenticeship programme you will inspire them to succeed and

    achieve excellent learning and assessment outcomes. You'll continuously build your knowledge, skills and capabilities as well as contributing to building those of your colleagues whilst helping us to continuously improve how we deliver to our customers and how we deliver it.

    This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.

    What you'll bring to the role

    You will be occupational competent to a high level with relevant qualifications in your subject area, being assessor qualified is not essential and training will be given however you will need to bring:

    • Relevant professional qualifications (eg Assessors award, sector specific qualifications)
    • Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to adopt a flexible approach, communicate professionally with confidence, clarity and purpose, be approachable, listen carefully to all encounters and be able to influence and persuade others.
    • Ability to effectively manage a busy workload with conflicting priorities
    • Focus on quality, learner journey and student outcomes
    • Demonstrate passion and enthusiasm
    • Team player and able to work collaboratively
    • Strong written and verbal skills
    • Ability to build strong relationships and trust
    • Knowledge of regulatory bodies such as ESFA, Ofsted and online platforms and packages i.e. online portfolio platforms and excel/word)
    • Flexible approach and attitude to work, ability to travel within the UK and occasional overnight stay
    What we do
    Kaplan Professional is a leading provider of apprenticeships, accountancy / tax / finance & banking courses, and professional assessments. For almost 80 years, we've helped shape the development and careers of finance professionals.

    We are part of the Kaplan group, one of the world's largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. We operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges and universities, professional bodies and over 10,000 businesses. Our vast breadth and scope in terms of both capabilities and assets sets us apart.

    What we believe in

    Ourgoal is for Kaplan to be a great place to work where everybody can succeed, so we truly live and breathe our values: act with integrity, grow knowledge, empower & support, create opportunity, drive results together.

    Kaplan is a global organisation whose mission is rooted in providing equal access to education and opportunities for advancement to people of all backgrounds. We believe diversity, equity and inclusion - of culture, experiences, perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world. As an educator, partner and employer, Kaplan is committed to promoting an equitable world in which diverse talent can develop, advance and thrive.

    Our Values

    We live, breathe and celebrate our values - they drive what we believe in, how we behave and guide us in creating a culture of success.
    • Act with integrity
    • Empower and support
    • Create opportunity
    • Grow knowledge
    • Drive results together
    What we offer

    As well as a competitive salary, transparent pay structures, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
    • 28 days annual leave + option to purchase more
    • Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
    • Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
    • Private medical, income protection, and life insurance
    • 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
    • Company pension contributions
    • Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels