Teacher in Functional Skills (Tutor, Teaching, Lecturer) TAME48073

Based in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, our client is a further education college that offers a wide range of courses including Full-Time, Part-Time, Apprenticeships and University Level. They aim to give all students an exceptional experience.

They believe in excellence and back that up with high standards, real working environments and great teaching. They also believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification, important though that is. That is why they aim to give every person the opportunity to develop their full potential in a supportive and friendly environment.

Joining our client as a Teacher in Functional Skills, you will provide high quality teaching, learning and pastoral support for students; teaching Functional Skills Maths, English and IT (up to and including Level 2) courses both theory and practical to apprentice learners within the workplace and on college premises.

Demonstrating a flexible approach to delivery, you will plan and deliver sessions to work based learners both on and off-site and take responsibility for planning and managing learning programmes (which will include curriculum development and regular review meetings).  Managing and tracking the student learning programme, you will support exam entries and assessments and carry out the required assessment which will include initial advice and guidance, initial assessment and referral for additional support if necessary.  

Ensuring timely and accurate completion of student and course registers and ensure poor student attendance is addressed, you must liaise with parents/guardians, schools and other organisations with regards to attendance and take responsibility for ensuring student progress records are completed in a timely manner.

Able to inspire students in their learning, you must be capable of devising and delivering learning opportunities to meet group and individual needs to GCSE level; communicating clearly and engendering enthusiasm for learning.  With successful teaching experience / practice in the 14-19 age range, you will have a creative and innovative approach to the development of teaching and learning and a recognised teaching qualification (or commitment to gain one).  a degree level qualification in one related discipline or evidence of other suitable qualifications or experience suitable to the role is essential.   

Closing date for applications: Noon, Friday 12 May 2017

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