Join Our Team as a Functional Skills Tutor at Pearson TQ!

Are you passionate about empowering learners and shaping the future workforce? Do you have the skills to inspire and engage apprentices in their educational journey? If so, Pearson TQ has an exciting opportunity for you!

About the Role:

As a Functional Skills Tutor, you will play a crucial role in delivering English and Mathematics qualifications to RLC and RAF Apprentices, as well as other Pearson TQ apprentices. Your main base will be Normandy Barracks, Defence School of Transport (DST), Leconfield, but you will also travel to various Pearson TQ and employer sites as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaching English and Mathematics Functional Skills qualifications at levels 1 and 2, including conducting initial assessments, diagnostic assessments and administering exams

• Manage Functional Skills caseload to ensure learners complete in a timely manner, including organising course bookings and issuing Joining Instructions

• Ensure the learner’s e-portfolio is updated with evidence of learning, achievement, feedback, communication attempts and show the learning plan

• Complete Speaking and Listening assessments at levels 1 and 2, including the recording of assessments and completion of Awarding Body paperwork

• Provide face-to-face and remote learning support and motivate learners in their studies and remote support when required

• Complete Tutor Rationale and Programme Plans with each learner to outline the level of Functional Skills to be completed and the course topics to be studied

• Complete Learning Session Records with each learner to document progress made and the learner journey

• Support and motivate trainees in their studies

• Update Individual learning plans (ILPs) and document progress made and the learner journey

• Undertake other specified duties including course/resource development, learner induction, tutorial support and associated administrative tasks

• Have available an up-to-date syllabus, schemes of work and lesson plans (showing methods of delivery) for each course/class taught

• Prepare and use suitable teaching and learning materials for a range of courses/classes which consider differentiation and individual learning styles

• Use a range of appropriate delivery methodologies

• Maintain accurate records as required for examinations, all assessed work and report on learner progress when required

• To provide relevant Functional Skills statistical data to the management team

• Follow all agreed Quality Assurance Systems and Risk Management systems and comply with all policies and procedures e.g., Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities and ensure that these policies are followed

• Undertake appropriate staff development activities that support personal development, ensuring your own teaching practice conforms with standards

What We’re Looking For:

• Relevant teaching qualification e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE or DTLLS

• A minimum level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics

• Experience of delivering Functional Skills (English and Mathematics) up to level 2

• Experience of providing face-to-face and remote support to learners using a range of delivery methods, including the use of technology e.g. Zoom

• Ability to embrace and develop practical and innovative delivery models for Functional Skills

• Ability to adopt contextualised Functional Skills delivery techniques to engage learners

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills

• Flexible, adaptable and enthusiastic

• Full, current driving licence

• Car owner, with a willingness to use on Pearson TQ business as required (mileage allowance payable)

Why Join Pearson TQ?

• Be part of a leading education and training provider dedicated to learner success.

• Work in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development.

• Enjoy a dynamic role with the opportunity to impact the lives of apprentices across different sites.

If you are dedicated to delivering high-quality education and have the drive to help learners achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you!

This post is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applicants will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the DBS.

What to expect from Pearson

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We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

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Job: LEARNING DELIVERY

Organization: Workforce Skills

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: On-site

Req ID: 17903