Essential Skills Tutor, Numeracy

Essential Skills Tutor - Numeracy
(Ref: E/ESTN/B/1125)
Job details:
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: Competitive
Contract: Permanent
Job Background:
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.

​​​​​​​Main Duties and Responsibilities:
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

Essential Criteria:
Educated to 5 GCSE’s Grade C or above (or equivalent) including English and Maths
Degree in Mathematics as per DfE requirements (circular 01/12)
minimum of one-year previous experience delivering Numeracy.

Desirable Criteria:
A recognised teaching qualification or Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or UUJ Certificate in Teaching (CIT)
A working knowledge of current Training & Employment Programmes
A minimum of 1 year working with unemployed and young school leavers.
Experience of reaching attainment targets of Essential Skills Numeracy qualification

For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the Human Resources Department Tel: (028) 9084 8494 or email: recruit@brysongroup.org
Application packs with full job description are downloadable from https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home, where there is also the option to apply online.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is:
Wednesday 26th November 2026 October 2025 at 6pm