Job Description

About us

Our purpose is to provide safe and high-quality learning and career management experiences to enable our customers to progress in education, work and life.

We are a passionate family run company with excellent culture and a supportive team where you can contribute to our success and make a difference though fulfilling, enjoyable work. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality, compliant and inclusive programmes and are rated Outstanding by Ofsted,.

About the role

This part time role sits within our Delivery Team and includes face to face teaching based in three locations across Kent (Dartford, Maidstone and Gravesend). You will be delivering Functional Skills, Maths and English to 16 to 18-year-olds during term time.

We are looking for a successful applicant to have a teaching qualification alongside experience delivering Functional Skills within Study Programmes/Traineeships/Post 16 or similar.

We are flexible as to whether the position is offered as freelance or on a fixed term contract of employment. The pay advertised relates to freelance, and will differ to employment to reflect benefits.

(please note: the successful candidate will need to work all dates within term time; however, we will consider exceptional circumstances)

Objectives

Managing a case load of learners through teaching in classes and providing guidance to support them through successful completion of their functional skills programme.

Improve the starting points for Maths and English using initial and diagnostic assessment, to report on distance travelled and on completion distance travelled.

Deliver training and assessment on Maths and English skills need, in line with individual learning requirements, including advising and reporting on ALN to ensure accurate funding claimed. Work with tutors/skills coaches in ensuring identified functional skills development needs are addressed.

Responsibilities - Tutor

Utilise the initial assessment and diagnostic learning and assessment goals to develop a functional skills plan Manage diary efficiently, to ensure regular contact and on and off-site learning and assessment visits with learners Monitor learner progress, ensuring any challenges are overcome Ensure the learner completes scheduled assessments, tasks and presentations. Support (as appropriate) and give feedback to the Learner Progress Advisor or Skills Coach for learner progress reviews Maintain up-to-date and accurate records on Pass Functional Skills and as appropriate OneFile for each individual learner according to internal procedures Comply with internal quality assurance strategy to ensure teaching, learning and assessments are delivered to a high standard Prepare learners for exams in accordance with systems, procedures and quality determined by internal policies, awarding body requirements and ESFA Develop and implement scheme of work, teaching and learning resources and session plans Raising awareness with learners and employers of the services offered by JGA Mark learner work, providing detailed feedback which ensures learners understand what they need to improve or develop, in a timely fashion Promote the safety and well-being of all learners Use naturally occurring opportunities to promote British Values, Prevent, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Responsibilities - General

Comply with the internal quality assurance strategy to ensure assessments are delivered to a high standard Ensure the learner completes scheduled assessments, tasks and presentations in a timely fashion Where appropriate, contribute to the progress reviews of learners, liaising with the appropriate Coach/Learner Progress Adviser/employer/mentor to ensure that learners' targets are being met and they are progressing Attend relevant events and promote the JGA Group products where the opportunity arises Undertake professional development activities and training and attend meetings, such as Standardisation, as appropriate to ensure that statutory and regulatory requirements are met Undertake any other reasonable request from managers and colleagues
Competencies

Teaching Qualification (eg, PGCE, Cert Ed, DTTLS, L3 Cert in Education & Training) Minimum of L2 English and maths Good working knowledge of a range of assessment methods, including formative and summative assessment Competent in the use of ICT, particularly Microsoft Office programmes Ability to learn, understand and convey key features of JGA's training programmes Good communication skills at a variety of levels Occupational competence and expertise in functional skills Understanding of functional skills standards and systems Ability to work as part of a team and independently Attention to detail Solutions focused Flexible, enthusiastic and well organised Commitment to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners Maintain professional relationships with all learners Achieve a DBS Disclosure satisfactory to JGA An assessor qualification (CAVA, D32/33, TAQA, A1) would be desirable
Training will be provided, where required. This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and proof of qualifications. An online search may be carried our as part of our recruitment process and commitment to best practise.

If you are successfully shortlisted to interview stage, you will be required to carry out a short pre interview task and your interview will include a 10 minute microteach session to enable you to showcase your great skills! If you require any accommodations during the interview process, please feel free to inform us and we will make every effort to support your needs.

Our Commitment to You & Our Team

JGA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce with equal opportunities and we're working hard to ensure the organisation is a truly inclusive place to work. We believe all employees should be afforded equal treatment and employment opportunities irrespective of protected characteristics and we encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

We have a fundamental responsibility to provide an environment in which individuals of all ages, whether team member, student or visitor, may work, learn and develop in a safe environment. This responsibility includes an ethical and moral duty to safeguard children and Adults at Risk at all times, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

We offer ongoing CPD training to all our team to enhance your skills and career development.

Please note: we thank you for your interest in our role but due to number of applications, as much as we would like to we are not always able to get back to each individual. If you do not hear from us, please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Freelance
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: 25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

Company events
Work Location: In person