Essential Skills Literacy Tutor

Location

Londonderry, Co. Londonderry | United Kingdom

Job description

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Essential Skills Literacy Tutor to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses specified by the Programme Manager, actively participating in the enrolment, monitoring, and assessment of learners, and providing individualized support to ensure their success. Strong communication, organisational skills, and a passion for education are essential for this role..

Responsibilities

• To teach and assess Essential Skills courses specified by the Programme Manager to learners of all ages throughout various locations in Northern Ireland. This includes classroom based teaching.
• To participate actively in the enrolment, monitoring and assessment of learners.
• Provide individual learning plans and provide support for learners in line with requirements of the course.
• Act as academic and pastoral tutor to learners.
• To undertake additional duties that may be required commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• GCSE (or any qualification which is deemed to be equivalent) in English (Grade A star to C) or Essential Skills Level 2 (or higher) in Communication
• GCSE (or any qualification which is deemed to be equivalent) in Maths (Grade A star to C) or Essential Skills Level 2 (or higher) in Numeracy, or NICATS Access Maths Modules
• A University Degree recognised and accepted by the Department for Employment and Learning for teaching Essential Skills Literacy in Northern Ireland of which the subject area of Literacy forms a minimum of 50 per cent of the subject studied
• A Post Graduate Certificate in Education or equivalent qualification recognised for teaching Essential Skills in Northern Ireland.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with learners with a range of abilities and motivation.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with external customers and stakeholders.
• Ability to work flexibly and effectively as a member of a team.

Desirable Skills

• Ability to utilise ICT both within learning and administrative processes.
• Experience of successful teaching/training would be advantageous.

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