Functional Skills Tutor

Functional Skills Tutor Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Functional Skills Tutor to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Actively participate in continuous improvement and self-assessments and the implementation of subsequent action plans;
  • Deliver training to individuals and groups following the programme curriculum, setting objectives and targets for achievement;
  • Diagnose learner’s literacy, numeracy and ICT needs and requirements by using various diagnostic testing and mock tests;
  • Monitor and maintain appropriate paperwork and records of progress and to report all cases of learner sickness and absence;
  • Complete all required documentation accurately and within agreed timescales to ensure that contract requirements are met and funding is maximised;
  • Meet agreed contract targets to ensure that revenue is secured;
  • Manage any behavior issues that arise;
  • To provide learners with one-to-one support in a contextualised setting;
  • Coordinate the moderation of Functional Skills exams;
  • Prepare learners for examinations to gain the appropriate qualifications;
  • To support the delivery of the Careerwise’s strategy as it relates to this position;
  • Attend planning and coordination meetings as required;
  • Complete qualification administration to required standards for awarding body and verified by IQA/EQA;
  • Keep learner records accurate and up to date;
  • Plan individual learning to meet learner needs.

Requirements:

  • Experience of managing time and workload and working to deadlines;
  • Teaching Qualification PTLLS or equivalent;
  • Proven experience in delivering additional support, e.g. for NVQs, KS or Technical Certificates;
  • Full, clean driving licence and use of a vehicle;
  • Diagnose learner’s literacy, numeracy and ICT needs and requirements by using various diagnostic testing and mock tests;
  • Monitor and maintain appropriate paperwork and records of progress and to report all cases of learner sickness and absence;
  • Manage any behavior issues that arise;
  • Provide learners with all relevant policies and regulations to clarify what is expected of them and to ensure their safety;
  • Deliver training to individuals and groups following the programme curriculum, setting objectives and targets for achievement;
  • Actively participate in continuous improvement and self-assessments and the implementation of subsequent action plans;
  • Complete all required documentation accurately and within agreed timescales to ensure that contract requirements are met and funding is maximised;
  • Meet agreed contract targets to ensure that revenue is secured;
  • IAG Qualification;
  • Prepare and develop innovative lesson plans, designing and delivering group activities;
  • Prepare for and attend monthly caseload review meetings with your line manager.