Job Description
Tutor – FT Permanent – Workington
We are more than just a company; we're a community deeply committed to empowering individuals in Cumbria and Lancashire. We are dedicated to equipping our learners with the skills and opportunities required to build a thriving future. Join us as a Tutor- Centre Based, to support our learners through their journey to successfully achieve qualifications within Adult Skills.
We offer you an opportunity to be a part of a socially-focused company. Our mission is not just business oriented. Everyday, you will return home knowing that your efforts and dedication are making a significant difference to someone’s life.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Tutor to join our Workington Cumbria Team. In this role you will have the opportunity to work directly with our Learners to provide support and advice to help them achieve their personal goals. As a Tutor, you will be responsible for delivering to a caseload of Learners with Vocational qualifications. The role involves accredited delivery and assessment activities for several sectors, such as Mental Health Awareness, understanding SEND, Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health, IAG, Safeguarding, Customer Service and many more courses dependent on competencies. Qualification range is up to and including level 3.
Duties & Responsibilities of a Tutor
Delivering a range of courses and qualifications to a caseload of Learners in Workington, Cumbria.
Tailor your teaching to ensure the approach and support is consistent throughout the lessons.
Ensure you are working to the quality standards and completion of targets.
Support with the enrolment of learners as well as gaining referrals.
Organise and maintain documentation of learners progress, to ensure this is at a high standard.
Work closely with the Barrow, Quality and IQA team.
Person Specification
Recognised Teaching Qualification e.g. PGCE, PTLLS or equivalent
Assessors Qualification (A1, D32/33, TAQA, CAVA) or willingness to work towards
Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths, English and ICT or willingness to work towards or GCSE English Language or equivalent (Grade A*-C)
Experience of using an e-portfolio system
Experience of delivering vocational qualifications successfully using remote and digital platforms
Strong IT Skills with experience of using MS packages
Competencies and background in Employability, Customer Service, Hospitality, Health and Social Care and Retail.
Salary for a Tutor
£23,500 - £30,000 per year, dependent on experience
37.5 hours a week
Pension Scheme
Travel paid at 0.40p per mile.
Additional Information
Training Induction and Shadowing within first 2 weeks
Generous holiday entitlement, with options to buy or sell holidays.
Flexitime - 4 hours Flexitime per month
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Team Building activities and company meetings
This role will require an enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Due to the high volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Candidates chosen for interview will be required to complete an application form before interview stage.
We welcome applications regardless of gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation or faith.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and that students and staff can study and work in an environment free from harassment and bullying. All positions are subject to the completion of checks, including an Enhanced DBS clearance. We are permitted to ask whether an applicant has any convictions, cautions or reprimands or final warnings (spent or otherwise) which would not be filtered in line with current guidance as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines 2022, an online search will also be carried out for short-listed candidates prior to interview. This is to identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online, which we may explore with applicants at interview. This is a safeguarding check to assess if the individual is suitable to work with young and/or vulnerable learners.
Requirements
• Serve as a Tutor to a cohort/caseload of learners, fostering a supportive learning environment. • Develop and deliver engaging in-person sessions to learners, maintaining high standards with support from Quality. • Create and support updates on resources and lesson plans, addressing individual and group needs. • Assess and mark learners' work in adherence to quality and compliance guidelines. • Work towards agreed targets with support from the Manager. • Actively promote training courses to learners, supporting additional course interests. • Tailor your teaching to ensure a consistent approach and support to all learners in every session. • Support all learners in achieving actively pursued courses within the centre. • Collaborate closely with the Workington team, Quality, and IQA team.