Essential Skills Tutor, Numeracy

Essential Skills ICT Tutor
(Ref: E/ESTICT/B/01)

Job details:

• Salary: £27,403 per annum
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Contract: Temporary
• Holidays: 12 statutory days (pro rata) 20 Annual days (pro rata).
• Location: Bryson Energy, Stockman House, Belfast

Job Background
Bryson Energy through its Training & Employability work delivers Employment and Vocational Training programmes to young people and the unemployed. For over 30 years it has successfully managed and delivered a wide range of qualifications, training and employment programmes.
To be responsible for the delivery and assessment of Entry Level 1-3, Level 1-2 qualifications in Essential Skills Training - Numeracy in accordance with standards laid down by the Awarding Organisation. To be responsible for ensuring each Programme participant has the opportunity to achieve accreditation in Essential Skills Numeracy which is necessary to progress in training and work.

Principle Duties

• ​​​​​​​To develop and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the guidelines of training programmes designed to increase the Essential Skills of learners
• To assess individual training needs in relation to the required level of Essential Skills Training as part of a formal induction process
• To take appropriate action to ensure each candidate has the maximum opportunity to attain an Essential Skills Training qualification within his or her ability
• To prepare and maintain group and individual learning plans
• To agree and compile Assessment Plans which demonstrate how Essential Skills Training will be delivered and assessed at key stages
• To create and maintain a warm, welcoming and supportive environment responsive to the needs of participants with multiple barriers to learning
• To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive records of attendance and progress at Essential Skills classes
• To assist participants in identifying and recording achievements throughout their period of training
• To prepare and support participants to undertake Essential Skills Training tasks

Criteria

• Educated to 5 GCSE’s Grade C or above (or equivalent) including English and Maths
• A recognised teaching qualification or Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or UUJ Certificate in Teaching (CIT)
• A Degree in Mathematics as per DfE requirements (circular 01/12)
• A working knowledge of current Training & Employment Programmes
• A minimum of one-year previous experience delivering Numeracy.
• A minimum of 1 year working with unemployed and young school leavers.
• Experience of reaching attainment targets of Essential Skills Numeracy qualification
• Experience of standardisation within a working team.
• ​​​​​​​Ability to work towards targeted outcomes and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal influencing and communication skills.
• Hold a full driving licence.
• Access to transport for work purposes as and when required