Functional Skills Tutor

Overview

Functional Skills Tutor (Maths and/or English) role, based in Newcastle and Durham with travel to various venues in your area. £29.78 per hour (plus teachers' pension and agile working opportunities). The WEA is the UK's largest voluntary sector provider of adult education, a charity dedicated to bringing high quality, professional education into the heart of communities. We believe that all adults, regardless of their situation, should have access to education.

• Deliver to learners with mixed abilities to develop knowledge and understanding.
• Undertake effective initial assessments and diagnostic activities and prepare course materials.
• Use a wide range of formative and summative assessment practices to motivate and stretch learners to reach their objectives.
• Provide engaging teaching, learning and assessment with a creative and supportive approach, adapting to a range of learning styles and differentiating instruction.

• Teaching qualification (PCGE, Cert Ed, DET or equivalent), level 5 specialism (IQA and Assessor qualifications advantageous).
• Experience in design and implementation of innovative learning, schemes of work and lesson plans.
• Experience in a range of initial assessment and diagnostic tools.
• Thorough understanding of RARPA, EIF and quality processes underpinning delivery.
• Experience of working with adults in hard-to-reach areas who may face multiple barriers to education.
• Strong working knowledge of OFSTED Education Inspection Framework.
• Strong teamwork ethic and collaborative approach.
• A passion for adult education and making a difference.

We strongly encourage applicants from a diverse range of candidates and encourage everyone with the appropriate skills, experiences and potential to apply. If you need support with your application, please email us. In our recent OFSTED inspection we received a GOOD overall grade, with an OUTSTANDING rating for Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development. For more information on benefits and working with us, please visit the Wea website.

If you are interested in this role, please submit your application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close the role early if we receive a large volume of applications.