What are we looking for?

A Functional Skills Maths Tutor is responsible for coordinating, designing, delivering and developing a programme of study for groups of learners. This is a great opportunity for a dynamic, professional individual qualified/experienced in an appropriate discipline to join a forward-thinking organisation to develop and teach functional skills for learners to enter the sector.

You will be a highly self-motivated, energetic and driven individual, encompassing a strong sense of autonomy. You will possess strong presentation and communication skills and be able to demonstrate achievement of targets.

Qualifications:

• AET/CERT ED/PGCE or other relevant teaching Qualifications

• Maths Grade C/4 or above or Functional skills level 2

• Assessor qualification

Main Tasks & Responsibilities  

• Create effective schemes of work that clearly support the learning process of individuals while ensuring the standards of delivery are being planned to be met
• Prepare and develop innovative lesson plans, designing and delivering group activities
• Deliver training to individuals and groups following the programme curriculum, setting objectives and targets for achievement
• Provide one-to-one support to learners where necessary
• Ensure resources are used effectively to support learners with high needs, including ADHD, Autism, complex mental health needs, behavioural difficulties, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, and selective mutism.
• Study and learn about all individual learners, for example read and learn about their EHCPS
• Identify and use previous learning levels PLR
• Assess learners’ maths and English needs and requirements by using various diagnostic testing and mock tests
• Conduct initial assessments and use this throughout the year to identify progress and development
• Provide practical examples for subject areas to relate to life and work
• Liaise with relevant team members to ensure learners achieve their targets and progress toward appropriate outcomes
• Provide appropriate encouragement, guidance, and support to learners to help them progress
• Prepare and submit up-to-date assessments of learners across the learner programme
• Monitor and maintain appropriate paperwork, reviews, and records of progress tracking
• Actively participate in continuous improvement
• Complete all required documentation accurately and within agreed timescales to ensure that programme requirements are met
• Ensure effective preparation is in place for all learners prior to exams
• Apply through the quality team for special adjustments and implement in lessons and exams/assessments
• Complete administration tasks, including but not limited to course planning, session planning, logging results and providing targets and feedback to learners
• Work alongside the Quality Assurance team to ensure that delivery meets high expectations and prepare for and attend standardisation meetings
• Take proactive approaches to ensure Safeguarding and Prevent is embedded into the delivery and ensure issues are raised accordingly in line with TCHC’s Safeguarding Policy using the appropriate recording and reporting tools.
• Any complaints are raised accordingly in line with TCHC’s Complaints Policy
• Create conducive learning environments to optimise learners’ journeys and support positive outcomes
• Actively ensure own CPD is kept up to date as per the requirements for Functional Skills
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding (including Prevent) the welfare of all learners for whom you have responsibility or with whom you come into contact and adhere to TCHC’s Safeguarding and Prevent policies.
• In addition, the post holder may be asked to carry out other reasonable duties, appropriate to their experience, qualifications, and level.

Note: These responsibilities serve as an initial outline for the tasks that the post holder will initially be expected to perform. Changes may occur over time to accommodate evolving job requirements and adapt to shifting circumstances.

Furthermore, given the dynamic nature of our operational environment, individuals in these roles must demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to travel to different work locations. This outline represents an initial plan and will be subject to periodic review as part of our Continuous Professional Development process.

Confidentiality

The individual in this role is responsible for upholding the confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, staff, and other stakeholders. Certain aspects of their work involve handling confidential information, which should not be disclosed to individuals outside the scope of their official duties. It is imperative that the post holder consistently always adheres to the provisions of the General Data Regulation Act.

Safeguarding, Prevent & Equal Opportunities

TCHC is dedicated to promoting equal opportunities and preventing discrimination for everyone. Our commitment extends to adhering to Safer Recruitment Policies, safeguarding practices, complying with the Prevent Duty, and advocating for the well-being of children, youth, and adults. In pursuit of our dedication, we will continuously enhance and refine our robust safeguarding processes and procedures, fostering a culture of safeguarding among our team members and volunteers.

Pre-employment checks

The company also conducts an internal online search on social media platforms in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Should any pertinent information arise from this search, it will be discussed with the applicant as part of the recruitment process.

Please note that upon a successful job offer, the company performs digitalised right-to-work checks and initiates DBS applications through an external service provider. An enhanced DBS check, including the barred list, is mandatory for this role.

Commitment to Safeguarding

TCHC is committed to Safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All staff are expected to adhere to our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and the safeguarding responsibilities outlined in their job description.

We conduct Safer Recruitment Checks on all staff prior to confirming a start date, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. An online search of information within the public domain is conducted on all candidates who are invited to interview,

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Please see our Recruitment with Safer Recruitment Policy for further information or contact the Safeguarding Manager on 07732 684738 or by emailing [email protected]