Maths and English Skills Coach

Gloucester/Bristol areas – must have own car  90% of the delivery is done remotely with only a handful of visits out to learners in Chippenham and around Bristol on occasions

To £26k basic dep on experience plus OTE to £32k

Our client are about “Improving peoples Lives” a leading provider of Apprenticeships and pre-employment training specialising in Health Care, Education and Management and they are looking for a passionate Maths and English Skills Coach to cover their Gloucester/Bristol area.  They are an organisation that is a Best Company to work for, as endorsed by their Team Members, and they are a specialist, award-winning, independent training provider for England and Wales delivering qualifications across the Early Years, Adult Care and Dental sectors for over 20 years. Do you enjoy motivating, engaging and have bags of enthusiasm for teaching young people in Maths and English to level 2 ? If Yes, this may be your next career move.

We are seeking a Skills Coach to join our clients wonderful team in England, covering the Gloucester and Bristol area. The main purpose of this role is to deliver an outstanding teaching and learning experience for diverse groups of learners against the Functional Skills maths and English core curriculum. Someone who embraces digital technologies and dynamic learning resources to create an engaging group learning environment which motivates and stretches learners to achieve or exceed their learning goals

Amazing benefits which includes 24 days holidays which increases with length of service plus bank holidays, CPD. competitive mileage rate, employee assistance programme, birthday award for loyal service after 3 years, mid year events with directors and colleagues, Professional memberships, Denplan, life assurance, private medical insurance, pension scheme, permanent health insurance, eye tests

Work in partnership with Vocational Coaches to support effective delivery to learners
Ensure all learners in your team have completed the diagnostic assessments to gain an understanding of both Functional Skills and SEN needs. Carry out the diagnostics where appropriate.
Research and make use of special facilities and/or equipment to remove barriers to learning and fully utilise tools such as Do-it-Profiler and BKSB.
Undertake exam invigilation, in-line with company policy, and ensure special measures are implemented for eligible learners with ALS ensuring awarding body compliance
Support learners to achieve their qualifications in accordance with agreed targets and timescales.
Deliver high quality teaching, coaching, assessing through blended learning to verifying skills, knowledge and competence of learners
Be accountable for the accurate tracking and reporting of learner progress against plan using digital portfolio
Conduct timely progress reviews with all learner in your caseload in line with delivery model and stakeholder requirements
Manage and maintain quality and compliance report statistics to the targets set for acceptable levels
Access management reporting systems to self-serve on other relevant and compliance measures.

Skills:

Competent in the use and purpose of technology with strong IT skills in Microsoft office, learner management systems and Virtual learning environments
Written and verbal communication skills
Counselling & Information, Advice and Guidance
Organisational skills and a sound attention to detail
Excellent numeracy
Ability to manage targets and deadlines
Positive influencing

Experience teaching and/or supporting NEET learners
Understanding of complex safeguarding needs
Working knowledge of supporting ALS and Functional Skills learners
Experience in developing lesson plans, content and curriculum to deliver training with a focus on Functional Skills and addressing additional learning needs
Experience in working with learners with mental ill health and or Special Education Needs and Disabilities

Desirable Qualifications:

Level 4 Certificate in Supporting the Learning of Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (or equivalent)
Full driving licence (mandatory)
Relevant teaching qualification
Level 2 English and maths

Behaviours:

Positive and engaging
Inclusive and supportive
Innovative and solution orientated
Committed to high levels of customer service

To apply for the role of Maths and English Skills Coach for the Gloucester / Bristol area please email your cv to t[email protected] or call 0161 320 3793 / 07866625747

Tina Lacey Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to the skills, training and welfare to work sectors nationally.  We are committed to giving full free pre-interview advice and guidance right throughout the interview process.