Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
Interview Date: TBC
Closing Date: 31st August 2025
Salary: Grade 5 (£29,093 - £32,654 FTE)

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Are you an enthusiastic and qualified teacher of English looking for a new challenge?
Inspire College is keen to recruit a tutor to deliver Functional Skills and GCSE courses to young people on its study programmes across Nottinghamshire.
The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering Functional Skills English up to Level 2, and GCSE programmes. They will also need to be qualified to GCSE level (A-C/5+ or equivalent) in both Maths and English. Experience of delivering Maths would also be an advantage, although training can be provided. A relevant teaching qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE, DET, or equivalent) is also desirable.
This is advertised as a full-time position but applications for part-time and/or term-time only will be considered.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. As such, this post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
For further information, contact simon.cook@inspireculture.org.uk

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: English Tutor

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience of working with adults and young people, including those with learning difficulties and disabilities
• Experience of delivering and assessing Functional Skills and GCSE English programmes to a high standard
• Experience of and ability to plan, write, deliver and evaluate Functional Skills and GCSE English programmes
• Ability to effectively review, monitor and offer guidance and support to adults and young people.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS (COMPETENCY LEVEL 4)

• GCSE (Grades 1-31 [previously D-G]) or Level 1 Diploma (Foundation) Including: Good verbal communication skills – willing to or working towards Level 2 English and Maths
• GCSE (Grades 4-91 [previously A-C]) Inc. English and Maths or Level 2 Diploma (1st Diploma) Including: Demonstrable IT Skills (Inspire Recruitment Activity/test)
• Use of Internet – information searching
• Microsoft Office – Basic Skills
• Use of online teaching platforms such as Teams and Zoom
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• A level / A2 Level / AS level or Level 3 Extended Diploma or Level 3 National Certificate
• Newly Qualified or working towards: Diploma or Service Specific qualification or relevant HNCorExperienced Qualified (3 years or more): Diploma or Service Specific qualification or relevant HNC

JOB PURPOSE

To provide young people and adults with appropriate teaching and training on accredited and non-accredited learning programmes with a focus on delivering English (GCSE and Functional Skills).
To actively meet the standards set, (e.g. the Professional Standards from the Education and Training Foundation and the Education Inspection Framework from Ofsted). To strive to ensure that all sessions delivered are at least ‘good’ moving towards ‘outstanding’. To work with colleagues to promote best practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To deliver GCSE and functional skills learning programmes to a high standard, to all learners
• Meet recruitment, retention, attendance and overall achievement targets
• The recruitment, selection, induction and initial assessment of learners leading to the design of their individual training programmes
• To be involved in producing an annual Self-Assessment Report (SAR) and work positively towards the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)
• Design, develop, deliver and assess courses across a range of programmes particularly functional skills
• Provide learners with appropriate information, advice, guidance, counselling and support to enable further successful progression
• To participate in continous personal development as determined by the organisation, including the acquisition of teaching qualifications where appropriate. To take ownership of personal and professional development in line with the ETF Professional Standards for Teaching
• Administrative work associated with all the organisation’s operations
• The post holder will work in accordance with all Inspire policies and procedures, Inspire Brand guidelines, contractual requirements, and professional best practice.
• The post holder will perform any duties or tasks assigned by management required to meet service needs as appropriate to the role.
• The post holder will assume the role of Appointed Person and/or First Aider as required.

EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE

• Hold or be willing to work towards a level 4 teaching qualification
• GCSE A to C (4 to 9) or equivalent in English and maths
• Hold or be willing to work towards an assessor qualification
• Understanding of ESFA funded training programmes
• Understanding of safeguarding and Prevent policies and procedures
• Understanding of the Education Inspection Framework
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues and legislation
• Understanding of Equal Opportunities policies and procedures.

ROLE DIMENSIONS

• To provide adults and young people with appropriate functional skills training and teaching, leading them to reach their learning goals and achieve appropriate success.
• Actively promote the Service’s learning offer across Inspire Learning. No direct responsibility for staff.