Tutor of English and Maths

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job description

<sub>Adult and Community Education Part Time Tutor of Functional Skills English and Maths (3 days per week)

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic part time Tutor to join our Wakefield Adult Education Service. Working hours, days and times can be negotiable, learning is personalised, and class sizes are small. The successful candidate would be required to teach 1 evening class per week.</sub>

Previous experience of teaching functional skills is desirable but not essential. Applications would be welcomed from applicants from other teaching backgrounds such as primary education, that have the skills to deliver to level 2 standard.

What will be expected from me?

The purpose of this role is to deliver Entry level to level 2 English and maths to adults, within a range of accredited and non-accredited learning pathways.

What I might be doing?

• You will ensure learners receive high quality teaching and learning and are aware of other learning opportunities to ensure they access and progress to appropriate courses.
• Teach innovative activities/skills in sessions that motivate and engage all learners and are suitably challenging.
• You will work within a supportive team to update schemes of work, lesson plans and resources with clear objectives to meet the course program and accreditation/RARPAP requirements.
• You will maintain appropriate teaching and learning records.

Essential requirements:

• Level 4/5 teaching qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE or DTLLS) or equivalent teaching qualification or be prepared to achieve full teacher status within two years.
• Subject specific qualification in specialist teaching subject at L3 or above
• Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults (will be given training within 2 months of recruitment)
• Teaching and learning quality cycle, and current teaching methodologies and pedagogy
• One year’s teaching and/or assessment experience (this may have been gained via teaching practice) and of assessment and planning learning.

Please contact Christine Lynch, Curriculum Manager on 01924 304542 for more information

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Christine Lynch.

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Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

Fluency Duty

This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. The post-holder is required to demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency under the duty as detailed within the job specification for the post.

Diversity

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.