English FS Tutor

Job Role:  English FS Tutor

Purpose of the job: 

To teach English to Martec students as agreed with your Head of Department.

To contribute to curriculum development in your subject.

To be responsible for Quality Assurance of your teaching and/or other duties.

Report to:

Head of Department

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To plan, prepare, deliver and evaluate a course(s) of learning for learners with the guidance from the Head of Department.  

2. To provide detailed syllabus/course outline information and an initial scheme of work for each course before commencement and update/maintain them as part of the course documentation files.

3. To prepare appropriate plans and learning materials for each session, to make them available in advance for monitoring or lesson observation visits and to maintain them as part of the course documentation files.

4. To give subject specialist information, advice and support to learners as part of teaching duties, including providing learners with advice on progression, either within Martec or at another establishment.

5. Deliver Information, Advice and Guidance to learners within the teaching class. Give further support where needed and record on pastoral log.

 6. To monitor, mark and assess learners’ work, in line with Martec marking policy, and progress and maintain such records as appropriate and to prepare learners for exams and accreditation. To aim to return work within 10 days as appropriate.

7. To mark the register accurately at the start of each session and use the register in the event of a fire or other emergency.

8. To monitor and evaluate courses and to provide feedback to the Centre Head and/or Curriculum Managers as requested, thus taking responsibility for the quality of your teaching.

9. To ensure that all equipment and facilities are used appropriately and safely.

10. Fully support Martec’s policies, including Equality & Diversity, Health & Safety, Quality Assurance, etc, and carry out the duties required.

11. To ensure continuing professional/curriculum development and to participate in training where appropriate, keeping up to date with your own subject(s) as well as national and local developments in learning.

12. To support with invigilation for other subject areas, and take part in invigilation training.

13. Make the safeguarding lead aware of any safeguarding concerns.

14. To carry out other such duties as may be required from time to time by Management

 PERSON SPECIFICATION

In-depth knowledge and substantial experience in the subject area as specified in the job description

Teaching qualification* appropriate for working in Post 16 Sector, and/or willingness to undergo further training.

Experience of teaching/training or working with students aged 16+.

An understanding of the principles underpinning teaching post 16 i.e. planning, delivery, assessment and evaluation of learning.

 An awareness of different learning strategies and teaching methods suitable for teaching a diverse range of abilities.

Effective oral and written communication, numeracy and interpersonal qualifications & skills to communicate effectively with staff and learners alike (to at least Level 2 and/or willingness to acquire appropriate equivalent qualification).

 A commitment and ability to comply with Equality & Diversity, Health & Safety policies, etc. *

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