Functional Skills Tutor

**Brief outline of role**_:_**

To plan, deliver and develop functional skills curriculum (Maths and English) for learners on various programmes enabling the achievement of the recommended level and progressing to one level higher if required.

**Key Responsibilities specific to role**:

- To keep updated about changes in policy and practice around Maths and English (e.g. the current development of Functional Skills) and disseminating this to relevant staff
- To support Programme Manager’s and assessors to achieve business and performance targets
- To plan, deliver and evaluate Maths and English as part of the Functional Skills element of the framework by:

- Producing schemes of work and lesson plans
- Identifying and developing resources
- Supporting learners and recording progress
- Evaluating course satisfaction returns
- To deliver Functional Skills online, in the classroom and work base environments.
- To organise (and where necessary, source) Functional Skills resources.
- To contribute to ensuring that Functional Skills are offered through a range of delivery modes to meet the needs of learners (e.g. group-based, blended learning) and tests are available in paper-based (if required by the learner) and on-line versions.
- To devise individual learning plans by taking into consideration various learning styles and individual learner needs.
- To provide accurate and timely formative and summative assessment and feedback to learners, maintain assessment records, including tracking and reporting of learner attendance and progress.
- Complete qualification administration to required standards for awarding body and verified by IQA/EQA
- To provide monthly updates on Functional Skills achievements and highlight any issues that would prevent achievement, and ensure that success targets are achieved.
- To work flexibly in hours of work, over a number of employer sites and online, to facilitate learner engagement and achievement.
- To evaluate and develop own practice.
- To be willing to undertake training and development activities that would support the development of the role.
- To be willing to explore innovative ideas and approaches to delivery and assessment
- To undertake all other duties that falls within the scope of the post.

**Person Specification**

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

**E- Essential D - Desirable**
- Conscientious and autonomous self-starter with the ability to plan and manage own workload- E- Strong communication skills, oral and written and the ability to network effectively- E- An ability to multitask and perform under tight deadlines- E- Ability to work with multimedia and new technology in a learning environment- E- Ability to work as part of a team- E- Knowledge and understanding of Functional Skills curricula and examinations process.- D- An understanding of the pressures of the manufacturing environment.- D- Strong teaching skills and the ability to adapt and personalise teaching.- E- Ability to motive and engage learners to participate and progress.- E**Experience**
- Proven work experience as a Curriculum Developer- E- Experience in using online learning platforms and E-portfolio systems- D- Experience of working in the post-16 sector, especially within Apprenticeship Work Based Learning and Adult Education- D- Have hands on experience of assessment strategy and assessment development- E- Have the ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialised information- E- Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience through training- E**Qualifications and Training**
- Level 3 Math’s and/or English- E-
- E- Assessor Qualification- D- Holds a teaching qualification (ie PGCE, PCET, DTLLS)- E- Training & knowledge of a range of curriculum development especially for WBL, Adult Education and e-learning- E**Attitude/Disposition**
- NA College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect staff to share this commitment and complete yearly mandatory training.- E- Target driven and committed to achieving excellence through continuous improvement- E- Staff will always strive to achieve/meet all targets and deadlines.- E- Willing to undertake new learning and personal development- E- Flexibility and readiness to adapt to changing circumstances and work to meet changing requirements and new ideas- E- Have a friendly and humorous disposition to fit the culture of NA College.**Other Requirements**
- Able to obtain a satisfactory DBS clearance- E- Holder of a valid driving license or equivalent- D- Ability to work flexibly to meet requirements.- E**Overview**:
**Salary**:

- £27,000

**Hours**:

- 36 Hours

**Location**:

- NA College Spire Campus

**Start Date**:

- ASAP

**Closing Date**: