JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Functional Skills Tutor (primarily English)
Department/Office:
Rathbone Youth Programmes
Reports to:
Centre Business Manager
Level/Grade:
£22,432-£23,801 per annum
Direct Reports:
None
Summary of main purpose of role:
To drive an innovative and effective delivery model for English in one or more Rathbone
Centre(s), embedding engaging and differentiated approaches to learning, that are relevant
to local Centre(s) in the context of relevant Vocational Subject Sector Areas.
To carry out diagnostic assessments, devise weekly personalised programmes and deliver
these to our learners
The ideal candidate will be willing to primarily teach English Functional Skills up to and
including GCSE and be able to teach Functional Skills Maths when required.
Key Responsibilities:
Teaching and Learning Delivery
1. Conduct diagnostic assessments for all new learners and devise weekly personalised
programmes to be delivered
2. Provide Information, advice, guidance and support to learners to identify and achieve
their learning aims
3. Deliver sessions in Functional Skills and in some cases GCSE English and carry out
the full range of teaching and learning activities that make up the learning experience
and associated preparation, planning, delivery, marking and assessment processes.
.
Course Operational Activities
1. Contribute to the learner experience of enrichment activities including visits,
placements, visiting speakers and other sessional activities through the embedding
of English into all learner led opportunities including volunteering, work related and
entrepreneurial activities as appropriate
2. Lead and implement the assessment framework for each course(s); this may mean
conducting internal verification for other Rathbone centres and/or moderation;
coordinating external examinations.
3. Coordinate enrichment activities for course(s); this may mean organising visiting
speakers
4. Prepare learners to take and pass their exams/ qualifications
5. Deliver other relevant course specific activities.
6. Cover the delivery of Functional Skills Maths when required
Curriculum Organisation
1. Contribute to securing the quality of the curriculum including ensuring learner
attendance, retention and achievement.
2. Drive course development and implementation.
3. Write and revise schemes of work, lesson plans and associated materials.
4. Be responsible and accountable for the completion and maintenance of learner
records including those associated with assessment and learning plans, attendance
and learner progress including their qualification
5. Provide training and support for student teachers/ volunteers so that they are able to
support and deliver engaging and differentiated programmes and harness the use of
modern technologies.
6. Carry out tasks associated with record keeping and the maintenance of Accurate data
7. Contributing to all learner progress reports.
8. Participate in the writing and completion of the Self-Assessment Report.
9. Contribute to the learner recruitment and selection process including enrolment,
registration and the production and maintenance of course information sheets.
10. Regularly mark and feedback to learners on their work
11. Implement assessment procedures and prepare for internal and external moderation
and verification including attendance at associated meetings.
12. Contribute to and overseeing learner evaluation activities.
13. Contributing to the maintenance of course files.
14. Attending and contributing to course team meetings from time to time.
15. To participate in the Rathbone national Teaching of English working group.
16. Ensure physical teaching environment is clean, tidy and fit for purpose and all
equipment is in full working order and report/action any that are in need of repair
17. Ensure appropriate resources are available in order that young people can achieve
success in their learning
Standard Responsibilities for all positions in NCG

Participate in any staff review/performance management processes involving
the identifying and meeting of training needs for self and others.

Take appropriate responsibility to ensure the health and safety of self and
others.

Pursue the achievement and integration of equal opportunities throughout all
activities.

Undertake any other tasks and responsibilities appropriate to the level of this
post.

Comply with all NCG policies and procedures

NCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children,
young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and
promote this commitment.
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
Method of
assessment
Qualifications/ Training:
A relevant teaching qualification.

A degree level qualification in English or a
related subject area.
Flexible and willing to undertake further training
and development.
Previous experience in delivering of Functional
skills.
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Application
form
Application
form
Application
form
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Application
form
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Application
form
Experience
Track record of successful delivery of English.
Qualifications

Application
form /
Interview
Experience of conducting diagnostic
assessments

Application
form /
Interview
Experience of working with young people with
complex needs

Application
form /
Interview
Experience of using learning technologies.

Application
form /
Interview
Skills and Knowledge:
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to teach consistently to a minimum of
grade 2 standard.
Ability to work to deadlines and to prioritise
workload.
Knowledge of the range of English
qualifications for 14 to 19 year olds

Interview

Application
form/
Interview

Application
form
Interview

Interview
Knowledge of curriculum design and
assessment methodologies within English.

Knowledge of curriculum design and
assessment methodologies within Maths.

Interview
Essential
Knowledge of quality improvement processes
and the Common Inspection Framework.
Method of
assessment
Interview

Ability to use Microsoft Office applications,
including Excel and Outlook effectively
Ability to work within the curriculum team to
effectively design and implement learning
programmes
Desirable

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Attributes / Other Requirements:
Able to obtain a satisfactory enhanced CRB
clearance.

Friendly, reliable, honest and hardworking.

Good interpersonal skills, willingness to be part
of a team and committed to developing the
skills and abilities of learners in both curricular
and extra-curricular activities.
Rathbone is committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children, young
people and vulnerable adults. We expect all
staff to share this.
Ability to engage and progress young people
who have previously experienced barriers to
learning. These may relate to learning
difficulties or factors in their lives.
Interview
Interview
Interview
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Interview
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Interview
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