Job Description

The Opportunity

Salary:

NJC Grade 831,586 to 34,314 per annum, pro rata 15,793 to 17,157 per annum

Contract Type:

Permanent (subject to DfE funding)

Working Pattern:

18.50 hours per week, part-time, 09.00-16.30 Wednesday to Friday

Location:

Horsham

Please note:

You must be able to travel throughout the county of West Sussex to locations that are not always available by public transport (reasonable efforts will be made to align delivery locations to the nearest WSCC hub).

Closing date:

Sunday 08 June 2025

Interview date:

Wednesday 18 June 2025

Inspire young people and shape their futures.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and committed tutor to deliver Functional Skills Maths (Entry Level 1 to Level 2) as part of our 16-19 Study Programme. You'll also support learners' personal development, helping them gain the confidence and skills needed to move into further education, training, or employment.

What you'll do:

Teach Functional Skills Maths and non-accredited maths courses. Deliver employability and customer service skills. Support Personal, Social and Health Education topics such as emotional well-being and financial literacy. Collaborate with a supportive team to create engaging learning experiences. Engage with the wider community to support learners beyond the classroom.

What we're looking for:

A passion for teaching maths and making a real impact. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Willingness to learn and deliver additional subject areas (training provided)

Maths

You will deliver Functional Skills maths from entry level 1 to level 2 as well as non- accredited maths courses. This is the primary delivery curriculum.

Customer Service

You will deliver Entry level 3 and level 1 units on an Introduction to Customer Service qualification in partnership with tutors within the department. You will support our young people in gaining the employability skills required to find work and function effectively within a working environment.

Personal, Social and Health Education

You will support our young people to understand emotional health and well-being and financial capability which will enable them to make informed choices. Training and support will be provided to enable the successful completion of this component of the study programme.



Training and support will be provided for all non-maths elements.

About You

If you hold or are working towards a teaching qualification in maths and have experience of teaching learners who are 16 to 19 years of age, we would like to hear from you.



We are looking for tutors who can communicate clearly, have attention to detail, and who can plan and draw together a range of activities for their learners.



This is an enhanced DBS role where you will understand safeguarding and working with vulnerable children and/or adults, creating inclusive and safe learning environments.



You will need an understanding of the requirements of the DfE (Department for Education), Ofsted and the needs of the communities in West Sussex.



For more information on the Key Skills, Qualifications and/or Experience required, please refer to the attached. Please refer to the Key Skills in your application as these will be used for shortlisting.

About Us

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is a diverse organisation that provides services to more than 850,000 residents every day.



The Children, Young People and Learning Department is committed to meeting the needs of all our children, young people, and adults with a particular focus upon our most vulnerable and disadvantaged to ensure that they fulfil their potential.



The Adult Learning Service provides learning opportunities to anyone who lives in West Sussex, working with the community to co-design our courses.



We seek to maximise adult participation in education and training, supporting inter-related outcomes through Learning for Work, Learning for Life, Learning to Support Families, Learning for Health and Wellbeing, and Learning for Enrichment and Personal Interest.



For more information about West Sussex County Council, please visit our

WSCC About Us

page.

Benefits

As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.



For a full list this can be found at our

Rewards and Benefits page.

Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:

Further Information

The reference number for this role is

CAFHE05770

For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Jason McDonald 16-19 Study Programme Lead at

Jason.mcdonald@westsussex.gov.uk

.



To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter



In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, five years referencing and an occupational health check.

Equity, inclusion, and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.



We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our

application help

page.




Job Reference: CAFHE05770