Recruitment 21

Functional Skills Tutor

City, London

£17,926 to £32,419 per Annum 

Functional Skills Tutor - Crystal Palace £17,926 to £32,419 plus £1,832 LW pro rata

Our client, a Further Education College specialising in land-based training, is looking to recruit a Functional Skills Tutor (application of number, communication and ICT) to assist with co-ordination of all Learning Support activities at Crystal Palace centre.

About the College

Capel Manor College based in Greater London, is a Centre of Vocational Excellence for Horticulture, Landscaping and Garden Design, Floristry, Business Enterprise, Animal Care and Saddlery.

Description of duties

Reporting to the Head of Learning Support, main duties and responsibilities:

* Assist with co-ordination of all Learning Support activities at Crystal Palace centre.
* Contribution to teaching, administration and assessment of courses offered by the college (to include all centres in Greater London as appropriate).
* Preparation of schemes of work, learning materials, assignments and associated student
* support schedules.
* Preparation of reports and statistics as required to contribute to the college's quality assurance process.
* Participate in the development, organisation and delivery of new educational and curricular
initiatives undertaken by the college as appropriate.
* Participate and represent the School of Learning Support in enrolment and advice sessions,
parents' evenings and student review meetings
* Participate in internal and external verification procedures.
* Undertake examination and invigilation duties.
* Liaise as necessary with the appropriate course managers, tutors and learning support assistants concerning individual student progress and development. Work with colleagues as a member of appropriate course teams.
* Ensure student discipline in all academic situations and report as necessary to the appropriate course manager.
* Mark student assignments and examinations.
* Assist students in finding suitable employment.

Experience / Qualifications

Successful candidates will need the following qualifications, experience and personal skills:

* Teaching qualification (completed or in progress)
* Knowledge of Functional English, ICT and Mathematics up to Level 2
* High level organisational and record-keeping skills
* Familiarity with Information Learning Technology applications
* Active interest in use of ILT to improve access to learning
* Experience of working in an educational or training environment
* Experience of teaching Key Skills/Functional Skills
* Experience of working with learners with different learning needs.
* Ability to take a leading role in the delivery of Learning Support programmes at Crystal Palace
* Personal communication skills of a high order
* Flexibility, responsiveness and commitment to the area of work
* Skilled in liaison and negotiation with others
* Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
* Enthusiasm for working with young people
* Enthusiasm for working with challenging learners and learners of all abilities
* Demonstrable commitment to inclusive and comprehensive post-16 educational provision

It is desirable for candidates to posses:

* Relevant degree, or professional accreditation, HND or equivalent
* Knowledge or experience of curriculum specialisms offered within the college.
* Experience of curriculum development in an educational or training environment
* Experience of managing a pressurised and demanding role

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: 3 days per week (21.6 hours) Thursday/Friday and one other day.

Closing date: 24/03/10

The post is subject to enhanced disclosure.

Capel Manor College aims to employ a workforce which reflects the community it serves. Therefore applications from minority groups are welcomed.

Capel Manor College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

It is anticipated that candidates who progress from the application stage will be asked to attend the College for an interview within three weeks of the closing date. Therefore, if you do not hear from the College within that time you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Additional Benefits: 1832

Position Type: Permanent (Full Time)
Establishment Type: Colleges/sixth form/FE/HE
Contact: Richard Lawes
Job Ref: CM51
Job Posted: 10/03/2010
Job Start: Immediate
Application Close: On Going