MATHS TUTOR
ALTERNATIVE PROVISION (14-16) - WALTHAMSTOW, EAST LONDON
INTRO
We are working on behalf of a specialist College based in East London.
They run an Alternate Provision school for 14–16-yearolds (some of whom have previously had negative experiences with formal
education), offering Maths, English and Science, and re-engages learners with Music and Media.
They currently have a full-time vacancy for a Maths Tutor to be based from their site in Walthamstow, East London
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Essential Qualifications:
- Maths and English GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent (Level 2)
- Degree/relevant qualification in the subject area
- L5 teaching qualification preferred – relevant experience will be advantageous
Essential Qualities / Skills:
- Extremely organised and motivated and able to manage your own workload effectively and flexibly
- Proven outstanding teaching and communication skills and understanding of Ofsted framework
with ability to make the subject matter and time in classroom interesting and engaging
- Solution-focused and able to respond to data trends
- Assertive and confident in learning environment management
- Ambitious and committed to meeting targets, setting standards of behaviour and work
- Empathy towards challenges faced by a demographic of young adults with high free school meals and poverty rate
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in teaching Functional Skills Maths E3-L2, GCSE Mathematics and Core Principles Mathematics (Level 3).
Desirable Qualities / Skills:
- Experience of working professionally in a relevant creative industry/as an entrepreneur
- Proven ability to embed mathematical skills and thinking into vocational and industry settings
- Previous experience and success teaching mathematics to FE students or in a similar educational
setting
- Familiarity and success with diverse teaching methods and strategies tailored to the needs of FE
learners
THE ROLE
- Plan and deliver exciting lessons supporting learner progression
- Promote safety, wellbeing and safeguarding (CPOMS)
- Record attendance and academic notes on Arbor MIS
- Track learner progression on the allocated Google Sheet/Docs/Classroom
- Use a range of assessment methods and provide prompt feedback to inspire learners
- Work towards a stable learner retention and qualification achievement rate
- Undertake in-house training to remain up-to-date with awarding body expectations and embrace
external professional development opportunities
- Regular attendance to mandatory line management and team meetings
- Contact guardians regarding learner progress in phone calls/emails and through parents evening
- Find innovative and effective ways to prepare learners for examinations
DETAILS
- Working 35 hours across 5 days a week for 52 weeks per year
- 35 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays
- Salary Negotiable between £35,000 and £44,000 depending on experience