Trainer Tutor

Full Job Description

Trainer / Tutor (Multiply Programme)

Location: Margate, Kent

Salary: £29,292 per annum

Are you passionate about helping people and looking for a new challenge?

Do you want to work for a company where you are valued and be a person who can make a difference?

Do you want to deliver the new Multiply Programme?

Trainer/Tutor (Multiply): 29k+ Kent (Margate)

The Forward Trust is a fast-growing Matrix Standard, vocational training, skills and employability provider.  We are in the process of bidding for new Multiply services in Kent and elsewhere. The overall objective of Multiply is to increase the levels of functional numeracy in the adult population across the UK.  The Forward Trust are seeking to deliver Multiply engagement and numeracy teaching activities across all cohort groups.  We are looking for qualified Tutors/Trainers with expertise and experience in teaching numeracy and building confidence to learners from disadvantaged groups (adult learners).  

What you will be doing

Working with our Operational Manager you will be creating exciting lesson plans, timetables and resources, as well as engaging, teaching and assessing learners on the Multiply programme. You will be expected to engage, enthuse and teach to a high standard and also increase the motivation and confidence of learners in numeracy skills. We will expect you to also embed information, advice and guidance into your teaching sessions. You will need to be able to use One File (e portfolio), Skills Forward (Maths/English assessment), Kudos (Careers Advice portal).

For the initial programmes in Margate, we are looking for Tutor(s) to deliver fun, engaging and informative workshops to get learners ready for Multiply.  These workshops will be non-accredited and help to get the learners for more in depth numeracy support programmes funded through Multiply

What we are looking for

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, solution focused and very practical individual who is committed to delivering high quality training as well as information, advice and guidance. You must be committed to raising the confidence of learners in numeracy and helping them progressing into other progression programmes or suitable pathways. We want people who genuinely care about the people they are supporting and are passionate about making a difference. You must teach to a high standard that is also aligned to Ofsted EIF Good/Outstanding judgement (Quality of Education).

What we offer

We value the dedication and commitment of our employees by rewarding them with market-leading pay and benefits. We provide comprehensive training e.g. the Level 4 Employability Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard and opportunities to progress in the Employment Services Division.

We also offer:

• Flexible working
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (Pro Rata'd for Part Time employees)
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)
• Access to Blue Light Card

Person specification

• Experience of working on ESFA/devolved Adult Education Budget schemes for the unemployed/NEETs
• Qualified Trainer/Tutor with Level 4 Award in Education and Training including Maths (Minimum) or Teaching qualification such as PCGE
• Experience of teaching unemployed learners in numeracy and Maths or experience in functional skills delivery (maths)
• Knowledge of the Ofsted EIF
• Experience of using E portfolios
• Experience of delivering numeracy qualifications
• Experience of working with Awarding Bodies, Internal Quality Assurance staff
• Experience of delivering careers advice/IAG
• Able to work under pressure with a rolling monthly cohort of starts

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.