Rochdale Training Association has been a provider of results-focused, top-quality business training for over 50 years. We work with all levels of learners and all sizes of companies throughout the North West. We are looking to recruit a Functional Skills Tutor (including SENCo).

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

To deliver Functional Skills English and maths up to and including level 2 to ASF and study programme learners. To deliver maths up to and including level 2 to apprentices. As a SEN Coordinator (SENCo) in Further Education ensure learners with special educational needs receive the support required to access and succeed in their educational journey. This involves identifying individual needs, developing tailored support plans, and collaborating with staff and external agencies to deliver inclusive and effective learning environments. The SENCo plays a vital role in advocating for learners, promoting equality, and ensuring compliance with relevant legal and educational frameworks.

KEY TASKS

To initially assess and diagnose Functional Skills requirements of individual learners via Century
To complete all compliance documentation in timely manner
To deliver Functional Skills following an individualised learner SOW tailored to the diagnostic outcome
To deliver outside normal working hours, when required
To deliver in the classroom and on the employer premises, as required
To attend at least two Standardisation meetings per academic year
To be responsible for a caseload of functional skills learners from IAG through to completion
Co-ordinate learner exams in line with Company
ProcedureTo co-operate and liaise with the EQA and IQA and other relevant bodies e.g. ESFA and Ofsted, as required
Ensure CPD is updated and maintained
To work with the Quality Department to continuously develop the delivery of Functional Skills for both the standalone and apprenticeship provision
To keep documents up to date and maintain confidentiality
To complete Awarding Body documentation, registration and certification when required
To complete registers and to report absences
To encourage and motivate the learners and to build confidence in the subject area
To promote Equality and Diversity
To be committed to the safeguarding/prevent and welfare of all learners
To share Functional Skills resources with training staff
To attend staff trainingUse the e-portfolio system, where appropriate, and contribute to Rochdale Training’s VLE
To promote and encourage increase usage of Century by staff and learners.