Foundation Learning Tutor

The successful applicant will require DBS checks

Overall Purpose

The successful candidate will be expected to plan and deliver ESOL Maths /English and/or Functional Skills, as appropriate, and carry out the tasks detailed, efficiently and effectively, within the curriculum/programme delivery areas, under the direction of the Head of Curriculum It is essential that the officer/s possesses excellent interpersonal skills, is technically adept, has high standards, an experienced organiser, has a good understanding of post-16 curriculum and has the ability to adapt quickly to new environments and technologies.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Deliver appropriate Initial and Diagnostic Assessments to individuals and groups, providing guidance to tutors and learners regarding the analysis of the assessment outcomes. • Planning and preparing teaching and learning programmes for groups and individuals. • Promote a stimulating learning environment and use a range of teaching and learning strategies and materials, including the use of ILT resources, to encourage development of learners’ skills and understanding • Track, monitor and report on learner progress, and liaise with Curriculum Lead tutor, Personal Development Coach, Programme Coordinator, Head of Curriculum, subject tutors and others as appropriate. • To provide feedback and support to learners against their performance and progress including ongoing development of IAG offer to learners • Help learners develop positive attitudes towards learning and study support in developing independent learning skills • Participate in Standards Moderation of work and all assessment and marking relevant to the programme of study. • To prepare for EQA visits • Managing the learning process, including appropriate administrative functions relevant to the curriculum area. • Providing learners with support, to the degree required by the curriculum area and in agreement with the Curriculum Lead. • Complete relevant tracking, reporting, registration documentation as required by the organisation, awarding bodies and other external agencies. • Liaise with key staff as necessary, e.g. Admin Manager, Department Lead and Data Support Team and other relevant curriculum staff • Reflecting upon and evaluating one’s own performance and planning future practice. • Measure effectiveness against a diverse range of quality indicators.

EDUCATION

Relevant degree / Subject Specific Good all-round education to Qualifications Maths/English/ESOL Teaching Qualification include relevant qualifications at level 3 Certificate in Education (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards Good all-round level of education to include Maths and English to GCSE (Grade A - C) Hold or be willing to work towards IAG Level 3