Functional Skills Tutor

Previous applicants need not apply. This role is office based in Newbury, West Berkshire & is **not **a remote role. 37.5 hours per week arranged over Monday to Friday.

You must have a teaching qualification and have experience teaching Functional Skills **English and maths.**

WBTC is a not-for-profit work-based Training Provider delivering Apprenticeships, Study Programmes to young people between the ages of 16-25 in addition to a variety of other funded programmes and commercial courses.

Programme Profile:
Functional skills are a key component of WBTC delivery across Apprenticeships, Study Programme and the Adult Education Budget. The role of the Functional Skills tutor is to deliver maths/English Functional Skills from Entry Level to Level 2, either via group delivery or 121 support. This role will require a broad range of skills and a flexible approach as we cover a range of learners, some of whom may have bespoke needs and will potentially require day and evening delivery. This role is within the Great Start and Functional Skills team.

Key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
Training & Programme Delivery
- To design, plan and deliver functional skills English and maths to all learners on an individual or group basis according to learners learning needs and requirements
- To design and deliver engaging sessions to all designated learners, building and developing innovative resources for both face to face and on-line delivery
- To work alongside the Programme Manager and team to develop a high-quality functional skills curriculum
- To be part of ongoing assessment of learners learning needs and to make adjustments as required minimising barriers to learning and achievement (working to Education and Health Care Plans)
- To plan functional skills examinations and assessments with the Exams Officer and be part of the invigilation team
- To develop a professional ‘mentor’ relationship with learners, giving appropriate Information, advice and guidance as required, always keeping appropriate and transparent boundaries
- To encourage growth and self-confidence by working with learners to develop all aspects of functional skills to aid with understanding of progress, opportunities for progression and ultimately achievement of aims
- To design, plan and deliver a Personal Development Programme to a tutor group
- To ensure learners are following all relevant guidelines and lead by example as a good role model at all times
- To deal with challenging or inappropriate behaviour in a professional manner according to guidelines and disciplinary procedures
- Assist with other programmes as directed by the Executive Leadership Team.

Compliance
- Complete and maintain all administrative records involving employer, learner, WBTC, ESFA and any other party relating to the learner’s funded programme.

Quality
- Engage in observations of teaching, learning and assessment (OTLA) and use feedback to further develop skills and knowledge.
- Take an active role in tracking meetings with your line manager and report and matters or issues likely to affect your learners’ progress or the learning programmes.
- Uphold the aims and objectives of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Fundamental British Values and Safeguarding and Prevent policies and ensure their implementation.
- Uphold the WBTC’s vision and customer charter and promote the strategic business aims.

Other
- Undertake additional duties as allocated from time to time.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- teaching Functional Skills (English & maths): 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person