Maths Tutor / Teacher / Lecturer

Leicester

Job Title: Maths Tutor / Teacher / Lecturer

Location: Leicester

Salary: £25k - £34k per annum DOE, FTE

Job Type: Permanent, part-time (2.5 days per week)

The Company:

Juniper are an innovative, flexible and experienced provider in delivering training solutions to individuals and businesses in Wolverhampton and throughout the Midlands. We are listed on the Governments Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers and are rated as GOOD by Ofsted in all areas of provision.

Job Outline & Purpose:

To deliver a good quality of education to groups of students

To deliver maths qualifications - Functional Skills and GCSE, in line with awarding body requirements

To mark, assess and provide constructive feedback on students' work

Contribute towards ensuring excellent student attendance & retention

To provide excellent CEIAG and support (including SEND) to students

To safeguard the welfare of all students, preventing radicalisation and promoting British Values

Training:

To plan training to meet criteria and standards for maths qualifications (Functional Skills & GCSE), as well as the students' individual needs

To deliver engaging, effective and innovative group training sessions, so that students develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)

To engage external speakers (employers, business people, progression and support agencies) in order to enhance the learning experience

To ensure that students work skills are developed and that they are ready for working life, or further learning, by the time they leave Juniper

To provide cover, where necessary, for other tutors

Assessment:

To carry out initial assessment activities to identify individual needs, and develop Support Plans, to ensure that students are well-supported and achieve their learning goals

To mark and assess students' work, providing constructive feedback to develop their maths skills including, spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG)

To conduct and document meaningful student reviews, as per procedures, so that students understand the progress they are making and how they can develop their KSBs further

Assess student readiness for Functional Skills and GCSE exams, through ongoing formative assessment and mock exams

Invigilate exams, as appropriate

Apply for access arrangements for students' assessment and exams, in line with awarding body guidelines and requirements

Administration:

To complete all required documentation in accordance with laid down procedures to meet both contractual and internal requirements

Attendance/Retention:

Ensure that student attendance & retention targets are met, with absences robustly followed up

Targets:

To achieve targets to meet contractual/Dashboard obligations

Safeguarding:

As part of our safer recruitment processes, all roles will require: a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the level of which will be clearly outlined in the job specification; references and identity checks.

All Juniper employees are expected to understand their duties and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and full training will be provided as part of our onboarding process.

Abilities:

To deliver effective training sessions to groups

Excellent communicator

To persuade & influence others and deal with conflict/challenging behaviour

To have a sound understanding of student needs, barriers and effective interventions

To build rapport with target group and retain their attention during training sessions

To work well under pressure

To work to targets & deadlines

Highly motivated

Innovative & solution focused

To remain positive, with a bubbly, engaging personality

Excellent organisation skills

Competent in use of IT

To meet targets and provide a quality service to all stakeholders

All staff are expected to:

Demonstrate and uphold Juniper's values at all times, adhering to the Staff Code of Conduct

Conform to Juniper's Safeguarding and Prevent Policy, demonstrating a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students

Conform to Juniper's Health & Safety Policy, promoting a safe environment for all

Conform to Juniper's Equality & Diversity Policy, championing/promoting improvements

Contribute to continual improvement

Be appropriately qualified, attend and participate in training events/days to continually build CPD

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Student Support Tutor, Learning Support, SEN Tutor, Support Assistant, Learning Support Worker, Special Educational Needs LSA, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Learning Guidance Advisor, LSW, Learning Support Assistant, Pre-School Childcare, Childcare Assistant, Nursery Worker, Educational Support Assistant, Learning Support Worker, Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Support Assistant, Learning Assistant, Early Years Foundation Stage, Student Support, Learning Advisor, Learner Support, Guidance Advisor, Support Worker, Learning Assistant, Autism, ASC, TA, Teaching Assistant will all be considered.