Job description
Essential Skills Tutor Numeracy
RESPONSIBLE TO
Centre Manager
HOURS OF WORK
Mon – Thurs 9am-5pm
Fri – 9am-1:30pm
Occasional night class
LOCATION
Lisburn/Belfast sites
Includes possible remote delivery
SALARY + BENEFITS
£28,080 per annum (Under Review)
Joining incentive of £1250
Pension 3%, EAP
Beneficiary of Employee Ownership Trust (up to £3,600 tax free payment)
34.5 hour working week with an early finish on Fridays
21 days annual leave + customary holidays
Company sick pay
Additional annual leave
Membership of HSF Health Cash Plan
Company Pension
Length of Service Awards
Flexible Working where applicable
Annual Salary Review (April)
JOINING INCENTIVE
A joining incentive of £1250 will be paid in two instalments: £625 after 6 months of continuous employment and awarded on successful probation and a further £625 after 12 months. JOB PURPOSE
Successfully deliver Essential Skills Numeracy to learners on People 1st programmes (Skills for Life and Work and ApprenticeshipsNI), enabling participants to achieve to the best of their ability and target levels.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Carry out initial and diagnostic assessments using awareness of the Essential Skills Standards and Curriculum for Numeracy in Northern Ireland.
• Effectively use individual/group learning plans to track progression towards the target level.
• Deliver suitably contextualised and differentiated teaching sessions.
• Record participant progress information on People 1st shared drive such as best enables mentors to discuss development at learner reviews.
• Prepare and enter participants for internal and external tests according to the set procedures.
• Manage own professional development and undertake necessary training as identified in performance reviews.
• Always adhere to the company's policies and procedures, including but not limited to Equal Opportunities, Quality, Health and Safety, Information Security, and IT.
• Compliance with 'live' self-evaluation processes and contribution to quality improvement planning to ISEF standards.
• Ensure a professional and positive working relationship with internal and external customers and continually strive to exceed customer expectations.
• Such other duties and responsibilities as may be determined from time to time.
Please note
The above-mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out such other appropriate duties as may be required by the line manager, with the level of the post and the competency of the post holder.
The details contained in this job description reflect the requirements of the role at the date it was prepared. Over time roles may change, existing duties may no longer be required, and other duties may be gained without changing the general nature of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Consequently, People 1st will expect to revise this job description from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
• A minimum of six month's experience delivery of Numeracy.
• PGCE, B Ed, Certificate in Teaching (UUJ), or Diploma in Teaching and Management of Essential Skills.
• A current driving licence and access to a car or a way to get to a different site as needed. Travelling between sites will be required weekly.
• An effective communicator, sympathetic and understanding to the needs of young people.
• A high degree of commitment, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and promote ideas effectively.
• Computer literacy.
If you don't meet every requirements but believe your experience and skills make you a strong fit for the role, we'd still love to hear from you - please send us your CV.
CORE COMPETENCIES/ BEHAVIOURS / CAPABILITIES
• Possesses drive, energy, determination, and confident approach to executing tasks
• Positive, enthusiastic approach to problem solving with a 'can do attitude'
• Active listening skills with the ability to build rapport and influence outcomes
• Ability to multi-task, organise and manage workload and take a flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities
• Clear and concise written skills
Company Overview
People 1st is a leading provider of quality training and educational programs. Established in Belfast in 1992, the company has grown to operate across 15 offices in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Our mission is to support individuals in achieving their training and employment goals through accredited courses and qualifications. Over three decades, we have helped over 75,000 people achieve qualifications and supported many in transitioning into employment or upskilling.
Mission Statement
"Together, let's realise your ambition."