Functional Skills Tutor

Functional Skills Tutor - English (FTC - 12 Months, ad hoc contract)

Location: Oxford Ruskin College

Salary: £36 per hour

Release date: Friday 11 October 2024

Closing date: Monday 11 November 2024

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Planning, preparing and delivering active and engaging lessons
• Preparing teaching materials for Functional Skills learners, ranging from Entry Level to levels 1 and 2
• Ensuring all planning and teaching is inclusive and addresses the needs of the individual learner
• Creating a welcoming environment for learners from a range of educational and cultural backgrounds
• Checking and assessing learners’ needs and adapting course content as required
• Maintaining a register of attendance and supporting on-site enrolment
• Recording achievement and progression results on completion of the course
• Maintaining accurate records of progression and ensuring evidence is provided for both internal and external moderation
• Carrying out initial assessments of learners
• Ensuring learners are well-prepared for final examinations
• Maintaining a register of attendance and helping with on-site enrolment

In addition to the above areas of responsibility, the post-holder may be required to undertake any other reasonable duties relating to the broad scope of the position, commensurate with the post, and in support of Ruskin College.

The Person

The selected candidate must have demonstrable skills in applying a multi-faceted approach to the teaching of Functional Skills as well as a desire to work as a team in a flexible working environment. A professional and friendly demeanour is essential, as is the will to make a difference to the life chances of the learners whom we teach.

Safeguarding lies at the core of our business and therefore a strong understanding of what this means for the adults in our care is essential.

We are a very friendly team who hold professional relationships and clear communication at the heart of our culture. We foster a strong sense of belonging and commitment to the Ruskin Way and candidates will be warmly welcomed.

Additional Information

Previous applicants for this post need not apply again.

An Enhanced DBS Certificate is required for this post (to be undertaken upon appointment).

Ruskin College, Oxford reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

Please note, that this role is based at Ruskin College Oxford.

For further information and an application pack, please click to visit our website.