Functional Skills Tutor

To provide young people and adults with appropriate teaching and training on accredited and non-accredited learning programmes with a focus on delivering English and maths (GCSE and Functional Skills).

To actively meet the standards set, (e.g. the Professional Standards from the Education and Training Foundation and the Education Inspection Framework from Ofsted). To strive to ensure that all sessions delivered are at least 'good' moving towards 'outstanding'. To work with colleagues to promote best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• To deliver GCSE and functional skills learning programmes to a high standard, to all learners



• Meet recruitment, retention, attendance and overall achievement targets



• The recruitment, selection, induction and initial assessment of learners leading to the design of their individual training programmes



• To be involved in producing an annual Self-Assessment Report (SAR) and work positively towards the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)



• Design, develop, deliver and assess courses across a range of programmes particularly functional skills



• Provide learners with appropriate information, advice, guidance, counselling and support to enable further successful progression



• To participate in continous personal development as determined by the organisation, including the acquisition of teaching qualifications where appropriate. To take ownership of personal and professional development in line with the ETF Professional Standards for Teaching



• Administrative work associated with all the organisation's operations



• The post holder will work in accordance with all Inspire policies and procedures, Inspire Brand guidelines, contractual requirements, and professional best practice.



• The post holder will perform any duties or tasks assigned by management required to meet service needs as appropriate to the role.



• The post holder will assume the role of Appointed Person and/or First Aider as required., To provide adults and young people with appropriate functional skills training and teaching, leading them to reach their learning goals and achieve appropriate success.



• Actively promote the Service's learning offer across Inspire Learning.



• No direct responsibility for staff.


Inspire Competencies

Customer Service (Competency Level 3)

• Demonstrates effective customer service skills - in person, online, email or on the phone - identifies and satisfies customer needs, adjusting their style with a friendly and professional approach as appropriate for the customer, respecting confidentiality, equality & diversity and prioritises the customer over tasks where appropriate



• Responds positively to customer concerns, acts to resolve or reassure customers as needed, agrees solutions with the customer or hands over to an appropriate colleague



• Responds positively to any complaint or suggestion and seeks to resolve it within limits of their authority or hands over to a more senior manager as appropriate


Deliver the service offer (Competency Level 3)

• Knows and/or accesses information to advise and promote the Inspire Service Offer to all customers - to meet their immediate needs and other services that could be of interest or benefit them



• Embraces any changes to the offer and any associated changes to processes or working practices positively, takes responsibility for their own development and engages with and makes the most of development opportunities provided



• Shares feedback about the Inspire offer with their line manager and contributes to meetings, discussions and related activities to ensure service delivery and/or improve our offer


Communicating well (Competency Level 3)

• Communicates clearly and effectively in person, on the phone and in writing respectfully and in a style appropriate to the person and situation and uses and engages with Inspire's online communications



• Communicates effectively in a meeting or other group situation, respectfully and in a style appropriate to the group and situation with a solutions-based / can-do approach



• Debates, positively challenges and/or discusses issues with colleagues and line manager, sharing views and acknowledging and respecting the views of others, seeks to reach agreement and respects the final decision made


Working together (Competency Level 2)

• Adopts a friendly, helpful, supportive and respectful manner when working with others



• Acts in a way that shows they are trustworthy, reliable and transparent in their dealings with others, respecting privacy and confidentiality as appropriate


Leading the way (Competency Level 2)

• Incorporates the spirit of Inspire's mission, vision and values in the work they do with customers, colleagues and stakeholders, plays their part in implementing Inspire policies and procedures and management decisions



• Articulates and shares Inspire's mission, vision and values to enthuse and focus the efforts of colleagues


Working efficiently and cost effectively (Competency Level 3)

• Uses Inspire resources and their time effectively to meet service demand, objectives and/or targets



• Plans ahead, making best use of time and resources available to achieve service delivery, maximising the use of technology available, minimising unnecessary travel or waste, prioritising work and working within spending limits



• Resolves competing or conflicting demand for resources and time effectively to meet the needs of themselves, colleagues and customers
  
  Inspire College is keen to recruit an enthusiastic and innovative Functional Skills tutor to deliver Maths and English to young people on its programmes across the county.


The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering Functional Skills Maths and English up to Level 2. They will also need to be qualified to GCSE level (A-C or equivalent) in these subjects. Experience of delivering GCSE Maths and/or English would also be an advantage, although training can be provided. A relevant teaching qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE, DET, or equivalent) is also desirable, though the candidate could be willing to work towards.

This is advertised as a full-time position but applications for part-time will be considered.,
• Hold or be willing to work towards a level 4 teaching qualification



• GCSE A to C (4 to 9) or equivalent in English and maths



• Hold or be willing to work towards an assessor qualification



• Understanding of ESFA funded training programmes



• Understanding of safeguarding and Prevent policies and procedures



• Understanding of the new Education Inspection Framework



• Awareness of Health and Safety issues and legislation



• Understanding of Equal Opportunities policies and procedures.


Skills and Experience

• Experience of working with adults and young people, including those with learning difficulties and disabilities



• Experience of delivering and assessing Functional Skills Maths and English programmes to a high standard



• Experience of and ability to plan, write, deliver and evaluate Functional Skills Maths and English programmes



• Ability to effectively review, monitor and offer guidance and support to adults and young people., GCSE (Grades 1-31 [previously D-G]) or Level 1 Diploma (Foundation) Including: Good verbal communication skills - willing to or working towards Level 2 English and Maths



• GCSE (Grades 4-91 [previously A-C]) Inc. English and Maths or Level 2 Diploma (1st Diploma) Including: Demonstrable IT Skills (Inspire Recruitment Activity/test)



• Use of Internet - information searching


• Microsoft Office - Basic Skills


• Use of online teaching platforms such as Teams and Zoom


• Good verbal and written communication skills



• A level / A2 Level / AS level or Level 3 Extended Diploma or Level 3 National Certificate



• Newly Qualified or working towards: Diploma or Service Specific qualification or relevant HNC

or
Experienced Qualified (3 years or more): Diploma or Service Specific qualification or relevant HNC