English Tutor

INTRO

We are working on behalf of a specialist College based in East London.

They run an Alternate Provision school for 14–16-yearolds (some of whom have previously had negative experiences with formal
education), offering Maths, English and Science, and re-engages learners with Music and Media.

They currently have a full-time vacancy for an English Tutor to be based from their site in Walthamstow, East London

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Essential Qualifications:

• Maths and English GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent (Level 2)
• Degree/relevant qualification in the subject area
• L5 teaching qualification preferred – relevant experience will be advantageous

Essential Qualities / Skills:

• Extremely organised and motivated and able to manage your own workload effectively and flexibly
• Proven outstanding teaching and communication skills and understanding of Ofsted framework
  with ability to make the subject matter and time in classroom interesting and engaging
• Solution-focused and able to respond to data trends
• Assertive and confident in learning environment management
• Ambitious and committed to meeting targets, setting standards of behaviour and work
• Empathy towards challenges faced by a demographic of young adults with high free school meals and poverty rate
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable Qualities / Skills:

• Experience of working professionally in a relevant creative industry/as an entrepreneur
• Proven ability to embed English skills and thinking into vocational and industry settings
• Previous experience and success teaching English to FE students or in a similar educational setting
• Familiarity and success with diverse teaching methods and strategies tailored to the needs of FE learners
• Proven ability to embed English Language development into vocational courses and collaborate with other departments across subjects to bring the learning of English Language to life

THE ROLE

• Plan and deliver exciting lessons supporting learner progression
• Promote safety, wellbeing and safeguarding (CPOMS)
• Record attendance and academic notes on Arbor MIS
• Track learner progression on the allocated Google Sheet/Docs/Classroom
• Use a range of assessment methods and provide prompt feedback to inspire learners
• Work towards a stable learner retention and qualification achievement rate
• Undertake in-house training to remain up-to-date with awarding body expectations and embrace
  external professional development opportunities
• Regular attendance to mandatory line management and team meetings
• Contact guardians regarding learner progress in phone calls/emails and through parents evening
• Find innovative and effective ways to prepare learners for examinations

DETAILS

• Working 35 hours across 5 days a week for 52 weeks per year
• 35 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays
• Salary Negotiable between £35,000 and £44,000 depending on experience