Vocational Training and Functional Skills Tutor

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Vocational Training and Functional Skills Tutor to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to helping students achieve their academic goals. This role involves working closely with young people aged 16-19, providing delivery in vocational subjects (employability, personal development) as well as Functional Skills in English and Maths.

Duties

• Engagement and Delivery: Design and deliver interactive sessions aimed at promoting personal development and growth among students as well as delivering accredited qualifications in Occupational Studies and Employability.
• Deliver and support students with Functional Skills Maths and English from Entry level a though to Level 2.
• Tailored Support: Customise sessions to address the unique needs of student groups, covering topics such as online safety, sexual violence prevention, and British Values.
• Student Development: Implement student-centered programs emphasising softer outcomes to facilitate positive progression into adulthood.
• Employability Focus: Enhance students’ work readiness through targeted initiatives and support.
• Support students with targeted work experience and social action projects.
• Liaise with the wider team regarding safeguarding, attendance, progress and achievements.

Qualifications

The successful applicant will need to hold a full assessor’s award, TAQA or equivalent and have experience of delivering Functional Skills in English and Maths.

A minimum of 3 years’ experience of classroom delivery and assessment is required.

You must have achieved Grade A*-C (or equivalent) in English and Maths, and a teaching qualification is desirable but not essential. Strong ICT skills, organisation skills, and the ability to work on your own initiative are essential and you must also have experience in using electronic portfolios.

Please note that this is not a remote or hybrid role, the successful candidate will be required to work across several of our centres, therefore own transport is essential.

Hours of work:

Monday to Thursday 8.45 – 5.15pm, Fri 8.45 – 2.15pm

37.5 hours per week.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: from £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:  Monday to Friday

Education:  Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:  Teaching: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person – throughout Essex.