Peripatetic Functional Skills Tutor

Pearson; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the UK is looking for a Functional Skills Tutor to deliver Maths and English Functional Skills to apprentices. This role involves motivating learners, teaching qualifications, and managing their learning plans. Ideal candidates will have relevant teaching qualifications and experience in supporting learners using various delivery methods. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a range of benefits such as annual leave, pension schemes, and health insurance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health insurance options

Wellbeing programme

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant teaching qualification.
• Experience in delivering English up to level 2 is essential.
• Ability to provide both face to face and remote support.

Responsibilities

• Teach Maths and English Functional Skills qualifications.
• Motivate learners to complete their learning on time.
• Conduct Speaking and Listening assessments.

Skills

Teaching qualifications

Experience delivering Functional Skills English

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Flexible and adaptable

Education

Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics

Relevant teaching qualification (PTLLS, CTLLS, etc.)

Job description

About the role

As a peripatetic Functional Skills Tutor, you will be responsible for delivering Maths and English Functional Skills qualifications at Levels 1 and 2 to Pearson TQ apprentices at Worthy Down and Marchwood as well as at other Pearson TQ or employer sites as required.

Your key responsibilities

• Teach Maths and English Functional Skills qualifications at levels 1 and 2
• Motivate a caseload of learners to ensure they successfully complete their learning on time
• Provide engaging onsite teaching support
• Conduct Speaking and Listening assessments (including recording) and complete Awarding Body paperwork
• Create and complete an Individual Learning Plan and Learning Session Records for each learner
• Ensure the learner’s e-portfolio is updated with evidence of learning, achievement, feedback, communication attempts and show the learning plan
• Have available an up-to-date syllabus, schemes of work, lesson plans and learning materials aligned to individual learner needs
• Prepare and use suitable teaching and learning materials which consider differentiation and individual learning styles
• Undertake other specified duties including course/resource development, tutorial support and associated administrative tasks
• Provide relevant Functional Skills statistical data to the management team
• Maintain accurate records and follow appropriate Quality Assurance and Risk Management systems and protocols
• Join the team in staff and self-development training

About you

• Relevant teaching qualification e.g., PTLLS, CTLLS, Cert Ed, PGCE or DTLLS
• A minimum level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics
• Experience of delivering Functional Skills English up to level 2
• Experience of providing face to face and remote support to learners using a range of delivery methods
• Ability to embrace and develop practical and innovative delivery models for Functional Skills
• Ability to adopt contextualised Functional Skills delivery techniques to engage learners
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Flexible, adaptable, and enthusiastic
• Full, current driving licence
• Car owner, with a willingness to use on Pearson TQ business as required (mileage allowance payable)

We appreciate hard work and dedication. Here are just some of the benefits you will receive in return:

• 25 days annual leave plus an additional days leave for each year of service up to a maximum of 30 days (pro rata)
• Aviva AE pension scheme
• Life, private medical and dental care insurance options, plus free eye tests
• Stock/Share purchase options
• Maternity, paternity, and family care leave as well as flexible working policies
• An employee wellbeing programme
• Cycle to work programme
• Volunteering days
• Retail and Leisure discounts

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of learners across multiple locations. Apply today to be a part of TQ Education & Training!

Who we are:

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Job: School Service Delivery

Job Family: LEARNING_&_CONTENT_DELIVERY

Organization: Enterprise Learning & Skills

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: On-site

Req ID: 21849