Are you an inspiring Functional Skills Tutor who can bring Maths and English to life with a real passion for creating engaging and creative sessions and looking for a rewarding new challenge? Are you eager to make a difference in the lives of young people by providing them with enriching knowledge and experiences?
Can you engage and build positive relationships with young people who may have complex needs? Do you feel that young people who are vulnerable deserve an opportunity to develop their skills, and abilities and have the best chance to succeed?
Are you enthusiastic, determined, and resilient, and do you have effective communication skills?
TCHC is looking for a motivational tutor to join our team as the Functional Skills Cover Tutor based at our GAPS centres in Basildon and Thurrock to teach Maths and English. Our Centres provide further education for learners aged 16-18 or 19-24 with an EHCP. You will plan engaging schemes of work, set and review targets, track learner progress and assess in relation to awarding body regulations.
Qualifications:
* Qualified to PTLLS/DTLLS/Cert Ed/ PGCE (Essential)
* GCSE in Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent L2 Functional Skills) (Essential)
* Confident with your delivery
* Experience working with learners who have learning differences
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
As the Functional Skills Tutor, you will be responsible for the quality of education through your planning and teaching of Maths and English Functional Skills, as well as differentiating your lesson activities and resources. You will be required to ensure work is marked, records are kept, and assessment is ongoing. You will need to ensure all learners are on track throughout the year, preparing a portfolio of work to demonstrate how they meet assessment criteria, and maintaining a high level of successful pass rates.
Teaching, Learning and assessment
* Engage and build a rapport with all young people
* Plan, prepare, and teach lessons at Entry levels and Levels 1 & 2, for Maths and English Functional Skills
* Create engaging lessons that are full of learning and development.
* Plan for learners’ needs through use of initial assessment, previous learning and EHCPs
* Differentiate lesson plans and resources in line with learner needs as outlined in EHCP documents or through observations.
* Track the progress of learners using appropriate and provided tracking systems.
* Provide and deliver engaging sessions meeting the individual needs of all learners.
* Plan and develop SMART-appropriate learning plans for individual learners alongside monitoring their EHCP outcomes.
* Monitor and assess learner progress ensuring timely achievements through the year, and record and report the development, progress, and attainment of students in accordance with TCHC’s assessment policies.
* Make use of current technology to enhance teaching and learning.
* Conduct pastoral responsibilities as required.
* Manage any behaviour issues that arise in line with TCHC policy, with support from the Centre Manager.
* Implement TCHC’s inclusion and equal opportunity policies.
* Ensure that learning support assistants and visiting speakers are used effectively in the learning environment.
* Provide appropriate encouragement, guidance, and support to learners to help them progress.
* Support for absent colleagues as required.
* Participate in OFSTED inspections as required.
Monitoring and Continual Improvement
* Follow the education inspection framework.
* Undertake regular CPD and record it using company documents.
* Undertake qualifications where suitable as part of your own learning and development.
* 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.
* Prepare for and attend standardisation meetings as instructed by Quality Assurance.
* Ongoing management and administration tasks relating to TCHC systems, including but not limited to session planning, logging results and providing feedback to learners.
* Work alongside the Quality team to ensure that delivery meets high expectations.
* Ensure any complaints are raised accordingly in line with TCHC’s Complaints Policy.
* Be a reflective practitioner, evaluating and improving your own practice in order to take teaching and learning forward as well as ensuring learner success and progress.
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.
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 adheres to the provisions of the General Data Regulation Act.
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.
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.
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