Maths Tutor

UK's most experienced providers of training and apprenticeships are looking for a Maths and English Tutor based at their Wednesbury Centre. With a legacy spanning over 35 years and recognised by Ofsted as "GOOD" across all areas of provision, they take pride in bridging the skills gap between education and employment. Job Outline & Purpose * To deliver a good quality of education to groups of students * To deliver maths 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 Maths and 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 * 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 well-supported 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 * Apply for access arrangements for students’ assessment and exams, in line with awarding body guidelines and requirements 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 * To achieve targets to meet contractual/Dashboard obligations Essential: Qualifications & Experiences * Level 2 English and Maths (minimum) * Level 3 Teaching qualification (or willing to work towards within 6 months) Desirable: Qualifications & Experiences * Level 3 in Maths & English * Subject specialism - Maths/English * Level 4/5 Teaching qualification * Delivering training to 16 – 18 year olds * Assessor qualification 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 Safeguarding All 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