English Tutor

Would you like to work in an environment where teaching comes first

At Training 2000, we strive to ensure our teachers and our learners are able to achieve. We recognise the importance of being part of a supportive and highly experienced team, generous PPA and small class sizes.

Tutors at Training 2000 have the opportunity to really make a difference and have a huge impact on their learners, whilst working in a flexible, supportive, and family-friendly organisation, with the additional bonus of hybrid working.

Our tutors are able to teach the way they want to, helping our learners achieve the very best they can, without sacrificing their home life.

Come and join our highly experienced, outstanding Functional Skills team as an English Tutor.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Having a secure knowledge of teaching English.
• The ability to relate to learners of different ages and different stages is essential.
• Level 3 Award in Education & Training (or willing to work towards).
• A specialist or further qualification in English (minimum Level 3 English qualification).
• Open, honest, and supportive behaviours.
• Patient and empathetic.
• Responsive and flexible.
• Experience of curriculum design and development.
• Strong ICT skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our innovative and inspiring organisation.

We are looking for a passionate and creative individual, who is able to work with small groups and individuals, delivering Functional Skills English. Ability to teach Mathematics would be desirable but not essential. We do learning differently and we welcome candidates from all educational areas to join us and see what is possible when teaching comes first.

Why work for Training 2000

We believe Training 2000 is a great place to work. We genuinely care about our employees and offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 27 days holiday (increasing to 32 days in accordance with service) plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year
• Birthday leave
• Contributory pension scheme (after a qualifying period)
• Life insurance based on 4 x annual salary
• Health Cash Plan (after qualifying period)
• Annual CPD days and opportunities for career development and progression
• Family friendly policies
• Modern facilities and on-site cafeteria
• Hybrid working
• Free parking (on and off-site)
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• PPA built into the role (averaging 8 hours per week)
• No commitment to extracurricular or supervision duties

Salary: £25,000 - £27,555 per annum

The salary for this role is £25,000 per annum, however there is scope for an additional payment of up to £2,555 per annum for a suitably qualified candidate to undertake additional duties to further support the operation and performance of the Department.

Closing date: Sunday, 26 May 2024

Location: Blackburn

Contract type: Permanent

Department: English & Mathematics Department

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Safeguarding Statement

Training 2000 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, learners, sub-contractors, employers, and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to the receipt of enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or a check via the Update Service as well as other recruitment checks.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, we conduct online / social media checks for all candidates shortlisted for interviews in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young people.

Training 2000 are committed to equality, diversity, and access for all.

We reserve the right to close this job vacancy early if we find a suitable candidate before the closing date.