Functional Skills Tutor -Part-Time (Chatham)

• Teaching English and/or Mathematics Functional Skills qualifications at levels 1 and 2, including conducting initial assessments and diagnostic assessments
• Manage Functional Skills caseload to ensure learners complete in a timely manner
• Support and motivate trainees in their studies
• Ensure the learner's e-portfolio is updated with evidence of learning, achievement, feedback, communication attempts and show the learning plan
• Complete Speaking and Listening assessments at levels 1 and 2, including the recording of assessments and completion of Awarding Body paperwork
• Provide face-to-face learning support and motivate learners in their studies
• Complete Tutor Rationale and Programme Plans for each learner to outline the level of Functional Skills to be completed, the course topics to be studied and achievement dates
• Complete Learning Session Records with each learner to document progress made and the learner journey
• Update Individual learning plans (ILPs) and document progress made and the learner journey
• Maintain accurate records as required for attendance, examinations, all assessed work and report on learner progress when required
• Book exams for apprentices and organise invigilation
• Undertake other specified duties including course/resource development, tutorial support and associated administrative tasks
• Have available an up-to-date syllabus, schemes of work and lesson plans (showing methods of delivery) for each course/class taught
• Prepare and use suitable teaching and learning materials for a range of courses/classes which consider differentiation and individual learning styles
• Use a range of appropriate delivery methodologies
• To provide relevant Functional Skills statistical data to the management team
• Follow all agreed Quality Assurance Systems and Risk Management systems and comply with all policies and procedures e.g., Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities and ensure that these policies are followed
• Undertake appropriate staff development activities that support personal development, ensuring your own teaching practice conforms with standards and maintain an accurate record of these activities
• Attend team meetings and undertake all assigned mandatory training as directed
• Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required

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

• Be part of a leading education and training provider dedicated to learner success.
• Work in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development.
• Enjoy a dynamic role with the opportunity to impact the lives of apprentices.

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