math teacher Crewe, England
Job description
Job Title
Maths Tutor (GCSE and FS)
About Acorn Training
Since inception in 2008, Acorn Training has become a highly successful, skills, justice, employment and health provider with strong corporate values and inclusive ethos – winner of The World Skills UK Social Inclusion and Diversity Network of the Year award.
You will join us at our most exciting time, with strong plans to double the size of the business each year over the next five years, spearheading opportunities to get The United Kingdom back to work and improving the skills of the workforce; enabling strong and sustainable future careers for all.
Due to contract growth and expansion, we are looking for passionate, enthusiastic, and ambitious individuals that want to progress their career in training and assessment to the next level.
About the Role
As a Maths Tutor for GCSE and Functional Skills programmes, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality and engaging maths courses. With a primary objective of supporting learners in their numeracy development, you will provide comprehensive teaching, learning, guidance, and support, enabling learners to achieve their learning goals and improve their maths proficiency.
Your responsibilities include planning and delivering teaching sessions aligned with curriculum requirements and learner needs, assessing abilities to identify areas for improvement, and tailoring teaching methods and resources accordingly. Additionally, you will monitor progress, provide feedback, set, and mark assignments, collaborate with team members, establish a positive learning environment, communicate with stakeholders, and stay updated on the latest developments in maths education.
About You
The ideal candidate will possess a minimum Level 5 Maths Specialist qualification and hold a teaching qualification such as Cert Ed, PGCE, or DTLLS, or be committed to obtaining one. Proven experience in teaching or tutoring maths, specifically at the GCSE and/or Functional Skills level, is essential. We are looking for someone who has successfully worked with learners from diverse backgrounds and varying abilities, demonstrating the ability to adapt teaching methodologies and strategies to support a wide range of learners.
A strong knowledge of the GCSE and Functional Skills maths curriculum and assessment requirements is crucial. The successful candidate should have an excellent understanding of assessment practices and methods for effectively tracking learner progress. In addition, knowledge of Safeguarding, GDPR, and Equality and Diversity in education is required to ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills are vital for building rapport with learners and creating a positive learning atmosphere. The ideal candidate should be patient, adaptable, and able to differentiate teaching and learning to meet individual learner needs. Strong organisational and time-management skills are necessary to plan and deliver sessions effectively. Our ideal candidate will also be proficient in utilising technology and resources to enhance teaching and learning experiences for learners.
Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from the Department for Education.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Skills - AEB/MT
