Functional Skills Tutor

• Salary: £32,432.40 – £39,998.70 (Dependent on experience)
• Location: Sheffield
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

We are seeking a dedicated Functional Skills Tutor to deliver exceptional teaching in mathematics, English, and ICT. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education and the ability to inspire learners with complex and profound needs.

Day to Day of the Role:

• Model outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment practices to ensure high learner achievement.
• Deliver high-quality, differentiated teaching to meet the diverse needs of learners.
• Act as a pastoral tutor, managing all aspects of the learner experience and ensuring progress towards goals.
• Manage the learner journey process, including initial assessments, goal setting, and progress monitoring.
• Maintain and update personal learner files and our systems to meet record-keeping standards.
• Build effective relationships with parents/carers to manage learner issues and concerns.
• Deliver Functional Skills up to level 2, in both one-to-one and group settings, including remote delivery.
• Develop learning materials and assessment plans for functional skills.
• Identify barriers to learning and plan to overcome them.
• Attend moderation meetings and utilise specialist support services effectively.
• Manage classroom and direct learning support staff.
• Deliver personal care and support, promoting independence.
• Champion English, mathematics, and ICT throughout all sessions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) and a degree in an appropriate discipline.
• Minimum of Level 3 Maths and English or equivalent.
• Minimum of Level 2 ICT.
• Experience teaching learners with ASCs, SLD, and PMLD within a special education setting.
• Proven track record of delivering functional skills curricula with good or better outcomes.
• Experience working in a college setting and understanding of City & Guilds qualification framework.
• Secure subject knowledge in a functional skills/work-related education environment.
• In-depth understanding of Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
• Knowledge of how accreditation and RARPA can be used to evidence learner progress.

Benefits:

• Westfield Health Scheme following a successful probation.
• Life cover following a successful probation.
• Standard life pension.
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for 52-week employees), with additional days after the third anniversary, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.

To apply for the Functional Skills Tutor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.