Job Title Essential Skills Tutor Numeracy – 9 month Fixed Term Contract salary pro rata

Operational

• Deliver lessons designed to underpin the requirements for the delivery of Essential Skills and assess the full range of Essential Skills (literacy, numeracy, digital literacy and employability skills – where appropriate)
• Teach using a variety of methods, including formal lessons, discussions, practical activities, projects and assignments. Differentiate lesson plans and teaching methods to meet individual learner needs
• Monitor learners’ progress towards qualifications, provide constructive feedback and help learners to prepare for the Essential Skills Wales qualifications (controlled task and test)
• Design a suitable learning opportunities for individuals and groups
• Develop assessment methodology and documentation including learning materials and workbooks
• Use the required tracking systems to monitor and log candidate progress and attainment
• Liaise with Awarding Bodies regarding standards, learning materials, candidate registration and certification, etc.
• Carry out preparation work in anticipation of External Verifier visits
• Take part in Internal Verification activities as required
• Work within the agreed Quality Management System and adhere to quality procedures and correct documentation
• Contribute to the marketing and promotion of relevant courses
• Provide educational guidance, support and counselling for all learners and act as a personal tutor when required
• Participate in the marketing, planning, assessment and evaluation of course provision
• Liaise with tutors from other business areas with regard to resources, curriculum development, learner reports and other related matters
• Monitor and evaluate learning sessions and participate in teaching observations
• Complete and produce the agreed deadlines documentation, such as registers, schemes of work, records of work, course review, course analysis documentation, learner reports, absence reports, course files etc.
• Implement and adhere to quality systems to ensure retention and achievement targets are continually improved in line with agreed policies
• Ensure that learner records are accurate and are maintained in line with data protection and agreed policies
• Ensure the safeguarding of learners
• Comply with Health & Safety legislation and prison security requirements
• Participate in continual professional development activities to ensure skills and qualifications are in line with sector best practice.
  

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• Degree or equivalent subject specialist qualification Essential
• Teaching qualification, minimum PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalent Essential
• Hold QTS or QTLS Desirable
• Minimum Level 2 qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy Essential
• Ability to speak fluent Welsh Desirable
• Subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check Essential

• Proven track record of delivering Essential or Functional Skills in either a prison or education establishment Essential
• Experience of working with a similar cohort Essential
• High level of subject specialist knowledge Essential
• Pedagogical knowledge Essential

• Able to achieve ‘Good’ or above in Observations of Teaching, Learning and Assessment (OTLA) Essential
• Ability to deliver information to groups, differentiating according to the needs of the audience Essential
• Able to fulfil delivery targets, KPIs and plans Essential
• Achievement of quality targets, including those related to learner achievement, inclusion, progression and destination Essential
• Ability to produce accurate and timely reports Essential
• Ability to make a positive contribution to establishment planning and development processes Essential
• Ability to co-operate and share work with others, positive team working Essential
• Organised and self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines Essential
• Demonstrable professional approach and positive attitude Essential
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written. Essential
• Able to deal with fluctuating workloads and maintain calm under pressure Essential
• Committed to continuous professional development Essential

• Releasing potential Essential
• Respect Essential
• Collaboration Essential
• Integrity Essential
• Sustainability Essential
• Accountability Essential

• To actively contribute to Novus Cambria’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of learners and staff.
• To actively contribute to the principles of Equality and Diversity within the prison.
• To work flexibly as required.
• To carry out such training, re-training and updating as may be necessary to fulfil the requirements of the post.
• To ensure duties are carried out with full regard to Health & Safety legislation and to enable Novus Cambria to meet its objectives in providing a safe and healthy environment for all users.
• To demonstrate an empathy with the Welsh culture.
• To undertake other duties that Management may, from time to time, reasonably require, commensurate with the grade.