Functional Skills Tutor

  • Job Reference: 296101325
  • Date Posted: 24 September 2024
  • Recruiter: Newcastle Perms (296)
  • Website: https://www.pertemps.co.uk/
  • Location: Southampton
  • Remote Working: Some remote working possible
  • Salary: £30,000 to £32,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: 28 days+ bank holidays, annual bonus, Qualification support, flexible
  • Sector: Tutor / Trainer
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

We are thrilled to offer an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established and expanding training provider, recently rated as “Good” by Ofsted. Due to our continued growth, this company are now seeking a dedicated Functional Skills Tutor to become a key member of their dynamic team.
This organisation believes in investing in their learners and employees, and are proud to offer a competitive starting salary of up to £32,000, an annual bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include:
• Generous Holiday Entitlement: Start with 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with length of service. We also offer the flexibility to buy or sell holidays to suit your needs.
• Pension Scheme: Benefit from a competitive pension plan to ensure financial security in retirement.
• Health and Well-being: Access to dental care benefits to support your overall health.
• Flexitime: We recognise the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working hours to help you manage your personal and professional commitments.
• Career Development: They are committed to your professional growth, providing genuine opportunities for career progression and development.

As a Functional Skills Tutor, your role will involve delivering high-quality training in functional skills, both remotely and face-to-face, using approved resources and digital platforms. You will be responsible for creating and implementing personalised training plans tailored to individual learner needs, maintaining accurate records of learner progress, and ensuring that learners are fully prepared for their exams. You will work closely with the Exams Officer and other Tutors to monitor and support learner progress, contributing to the overall success of our training programmes.

Essential Criteria for the Functional Skills Tutor:
• A qualification or experience in delivering functional skills training at Level 1 and 2, both remotely and in person.
• Level 2 qualifications in Numeracy and Literacy.
• Experience in working with employers in a training or customer relations capacity.
• Strong IT skills and a willingness to work with e-portfolios and digital learning tools.
• Ability to motivate learners and ensure timely completion of their training.
• A full driving licence, access to your own vehicle, and a willingness to travel to employer sites.
• High levels of self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
• A reliable internet connection at your place of work.
Desirable Criteria:
• An assessor qualification.
• A relevant degree.
• Experience in Further Education or a similar environment.

This Training Provider are committed to being an inclusive employer where everyone can thrive. They value diversity and aim to attract, develop, and retain individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.

For more information please contact Simon Atkins at Pertemps Newcastle on 0191 3000513