Functional Skills Tutor

*£1000 SIGN ON BONUS*

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A NEW CAREER OR A CHANGE IN YOUR JOB ROLE.

IF THE ANSWER IS YES AND YOU WOULD LIKE TO WORK FOR NOVA TRAINING THE NO1 TRAINING PROVIDER WE ARE OFFERING YOU A £1000 SIGN ON BONUS.*

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Functional Skills Tutor, where youwill be delivering Functional Skills 5 days per week Monday-Friday, you may also be required to do some online delivery as and when required.

As a Functional Skills Tutor you will be supporting students aged 16-18 to achieve their functional skills qualifications in both, Maths and English, ICT up to Level 2. We are looking for a Functional Skills Tutor who can motivate and inspire our students to achieve their full potential whilst on our programme.

We recommend you read our Ofsted Report of 2016 and also peruse our website for more information on the many programmes we can offer young people at Nova Training.

You must have previous teaching experience and be able to work with a range of learners including some who may be challenging at times and some who will have moderate learning difficulties. If you feel that you would like the opportunity to work for an outstanding training organisation and support and motivate young people, then please apply.

Applicants will be asked to undertake assessments during the interview screening process and will be required to demonstrate a level of competence, to qualify for employment within Nova Training.

Essential Skills:

• Previous experience in working with groups of young people with specific barriers to learning
• Relevant Functional Skills or Maths and English Experience.
• A Minimum of 2 years teaching experience.
• Full Teaching Qualifications I.e. Cert Ed, C&G7407, CTTLS, DTTLS
• A Minimum of GCSE C grade or level 4 in Maths and English
• Excellent Classroom management skills.

Desirable Skills:

Experience in delivering training or supporting young people 14-19.

• IAG Qualification.
• TAQA Award in Assessing or Verifying.
• Have led projects involving young people.

Employee Benefits:

• Continuous Professional Development
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• 25 days holiday entitlement (excludes statutory holidays) entitlement increasing to 30 with the length of service and the option to purchase additional holidays
• Access to an employee assistance programme for yourself and your family
• Employee rewards programme offering discounts at major retailers and venues
• 35p mileage rate for travel outside of own home centre
• Paid volunteering option for all staff
• Performance-related pay and bonus scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Employee of the Month
• Two Business Improvement Days
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Company Christmas party

Nova Training places the highest priority on safeguarding all of our learners and staff. If you are applying for a job with Nova Training be aware that we are a Safer Recruitment employer, job applications will be subject to detailed scrutiny.

Applications for employment must be made on NTS1d Employment Application Form which you will be sent if you are called for an interview. All relevant employment documents will be seen and verified. An identity check will also be carried out and entitlement to work in the UK will be verified. A DBS application and 2 reference checks will be undertaken as part of the recruitment process following a face-to-face interview. NB: Only original or certified documents are acceptable.

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £30,000 pa (depending upon skills & experience)

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week / Mon-Fri

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Teaching Functional Skills: 2 years (preferred)
• teaching 16-19 yrs: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: FST/Birm