Job Title: Functional Skills Tutor (English and Maths) Location: Barnstaple, Devon About Us: We are working with a dedicated alternative provision service based in the rural settings of Barnstaple, Devon. We focus on delivering Post 16 education, emphasizing the importance of functional skills in English and Maths to support our students' progression into further education, employment or training. Role Summary: As a Functional Skills Tutor, you will deliver high-quality, engaging education in English and Maths to students within our alternative provision. You should have the passion and commitment to make a difference to the lives of young people who have diverse educational needs. The successful candidate will need to be a confident driver, willing to navigate rural areas to ensure the accessibility of education for all our students. Key Responsibilities: - Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons in Functional Skills English and Maths to Post 16 students. - Assess, record and track student progress, adapting your teaching methods to meet individual learner needs. - Provide targeted support to learners, helping them to overcome specific learning barriers. - Work closely with support staff and other tutors to ensure a cohesive approach to learning. - Utilize a range of teaching materials and approaches to maintain interest and maximize learning outcomes. - Offer guidance and encouragement to students, helping them to achieve their goals and build confidence in their abilities. - Drive to various locations as required, ensuring reliable access to education across the rural community. - Maintain up-to-date student records and provide regular feedback to students, parents, and the provision management team. Essential Skills & Qualifications: - A recognized teaching qualification appropriate for the delivery of Functional Skills (e.g., PGCE, QTS, PTLLS, CTLLS, DTLLS). - Proficiency in teaching both English and Maths Functional Skills up to Level 2. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to engage challenging learners. - Strong organisational and planning skills. - Experience in working with SEND needs is preferred. - A full driving license with access to your own transport is essential due to the rural location of learners. - A commitment to equal opportunities and the ability to work empathetically with students from various backgrounds. - An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).<br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Alfie Lang on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6008 and click on the apply button.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;150 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br /><br />As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Alfie Lang&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6008</strong></strong>