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The Opportunity
Prospero Teaching are partnered with Local Councils and SEND teams throughout the UK. We provide educational support to individuals who are currently out of mainstream education, those seeking additional support and individuals with SEND.
We are looking for an experienced Functional Skills Tutor in Sefton who has experience supporting children and young people who are currently working below their age expected attainment levels. Many may be unable to follow a GCSE pathway but would be able, with support, to achieve a Functional Skills qualification. You'll play a key role in re-engaging learners, building confidence, and helping them succeed.
Due to the nature of the students we provide support to, it would beneficial if applicants have a background and strong understanding of SEN.
Position Details:
- Location - Sefton area
- Position - Functional Skills Tutor
- Type of work - Contract
- Start date - ASAP
- Duration / Likely Duration - dependent on each student
- End date - Ongoing
- Contract type - Temporary
- Full time/part time - Part time and full time depending on availability
- Hourly rate - Minimum of 25.00
- Hours - Flexible working hours between 8:30am to 4pm
Experience, Training and Qualifications:
- QTS or equivalent
- Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable however not essential)
- UK classroom teaching experience
- Be creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box
- SEN experience
To be eligible for this role, you must:
- Hold the right to work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
- Provide two professional child-related references.
Other
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV or alternatively email (url removed). Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
By registering with Prospero Teaching, you will be working with a team of dedicated professionals with a wealth of educational experience to help you find your next career move.
In addition, you will also benefit from
- Access to free accredited training courses, ensuring you are able to continue your professional development
- support with lesson planning and classroom management to support you to create stimulating and varied lessons
- In-house Training and Development Team
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
