Title: Functional Skills Tutor
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000, DOE
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Location: Midlands
Team: Midlands Foundation Skills
Primary Associated Contract: Foundation Skills
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Job Overview:
The Company is passionate about making small changes to create a big difference in the ambitions and lives of each and everyone of our learners.
We are looking for a Functional Skills Tutor to join our Midlands Team. By providing exciting learning opportunities through the delivery of accredited Employability qualifications, Vocational Skills, and Essential Digital Skills, you will play a vital role in making that big difference.
The client group will primarily consist of individuals aged 19+ who are actively seeking employment. The Company collaborates closely with a network of local employers to support learners on their journey toward achieving positive outcomes.
This is an office-based role located in our Midlands office.
Key Responsibilities:
Tutor:
* Conduct initial and diagnostic assessments to inform high-quality, innovative delivery that challenges and inspires learners. This includes setting clear objectives and involving learners in the planning, review, and evaluation process.
* Deliver effective, high-quality provision across a range of ability groups (Entry 1 – Level 2) to meet all relevant academic and funding criteria and enable learners to achieve their personal learning goals.
* Continuously monitor course effectiveness and assess learner development through individual learning plans, informing teaching strategies to ensure learner and programme success.
* Provide general advice and guidance regarding progression, pre-programme information, and programme entry criteria.
* Produce and/or adapt engaging teaching materials, undertaking necessary research to deliver programmes that meet learner needs.
* Ensure all administrative procedures are maintained before, during, and after programmes (e.g., maintaining registers, marking work, monitoring attendance, and completing funding documentation) to meet compliance, quality procedures, and funding requirements.
* Attend and contribute to team meetings, standardisation sessions, and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) activities as required.
General:
* Maintain an awareness of and actively follow and promote Company policies, including but not limited to Safer Recruitment, Data Protection, Information Security, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and Prevent.
* Undertake any training required by Company policy and take responsibility for personal professional development.
* Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.
Note:
This is not an exhaustive list of tasks. The post-holder may be asked to undertake other relevant duties within the scope and purpose of this role. This job description reflects the current requirements of the post and may be subject to amendments in consultation with the post-holder as duties and responsibilities evolve.
**Benefits:
TRAVEL
Bike-to-Work Scheme
Save money by riding your bike to work, choose a bike worth up to £1,000 and pay only 60% of the cost through tax savings.
Electric Vehicle Business Lease
Save up to 40% on monthly car payments through tax savings, as well as saving on fuel costs by using an electric car to commute to work.
Transport Season Ticket Loan
Apply for up to £5,000 as an interest free loan to cover the cost of annual public transport season tickets.
BOOST YOUR ANNUAL LEAVE
To reward the hard work, tenacity, and commitment that comes with long service, your paid leave will increase over time.
Under 1 year of service – 25 days annual leave
1 year of service – 26 days includes a day off for your birthday
5 years of service – 27 days off
10 years of service – 28 days off
Employees can use up to five days of their annual leave as sick or personal days.
Holiday purchase scheme
Birthday day off
REFER A FRIEND
Refer a friend to work for us and earn £50 if they’re employed
Earn £50 if a referred employee passes probation
TEAM BENEFITS
Each office is well-stocked with food and drinks
Participate in a day of volunteering as a team
Employer of the year award