English Tutor - Derby, United Kingdom - Fastnet Group

Fastnet Group

Verified Company

Derby, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Job Outline & Purpose

To deliver a good quality of education to groups of students
To deliver English qualifications
Functional Skills and GCSE, in line with awarding body requirements
To mark, assess and provide constructive feedback on students' work
Contribute towards ensuring excellent student attendance & retention
To provide excellent CEIAG and support (including SEND) to students
To safeguard the welfare of all students, preventing radicalisation and promoting British Values

Training

To plan training to meet criteria and standards for English qualifications (Functional Skills & GCSE), as well as the students' individual needs
To deliver engaging, effective and innovative group training sessions, so that students develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)
To engage external speakers (employers, business people, progression and support agencies) in order to enhance the learning experience
To ensure that students work skills are developed and that they are ready for working life, or further learning, by the time they leave Juniper
To provide cover, where necessary, for other tutors

Assessment

To carry out initial assessment activities to identify individual needs, and develop Support Plans, to ensure that students are wellsupported and achieve their learning goals
To mark and assess students' work, providing constructive feedback to develop their English skills including, spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG)
To conduct and document meaningful student reviews, as per procedures, so that students understand the progress they are making and how they can develop their KSBs further
Assess student readiness for Functional Skills and GCSE exams, through ongoing formative assessment and mock exams
Invigilate exams, as appropriate

Administration

To complete all required documentation in accordance with laid down procedures to meet both contractual and internal requirements

Attendance/Retention

Ensure that student attendance & retention targets are met, with absences robustly followed up

Targets

Safeguarding

As part of our safer recruitment processes, all roles will require: a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the level of which will be clearly outlined in the job specification; references and identity checks.
All Juniper employees are expected to understand their duties and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and full training will be provided as part of our onboarding process.

Person Specification Qualifications & Experience:
Essential

Person Specification Qualifications & Experience:
Desirable

Subject specialism

Abilities

To deliver effective training sessions to groups
Excellent communicator
To persuade & influence others and deal with conflict/challenging behaviour
To have a sound understanding of student needs, barriers and effective interventions
To build rapport with target group and retain their attention during training sessions
To work well under pressure
To work to targets & deadlines
Highly motivated
Innovative & solution focused
To remain positive, with a bubbly, engaging personality
Excellent organisation skills
Competent in use of IT
To meet targets and provide a quality service to all stakeholders
Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time/Part-Time
DBS disclouse level: Enchanced