Functional Skills Tutor

Salford
1 month ago
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Here at TP-Tutors, we are always looking to establish relationships that are mutually beneficial between ourselves, our local councils, and our tutors. We are constantly in contact looking for ways to make professional life more engaging, opportunistic and enjoyable for those we work with. That is why we are always looking for inspiring and driven tutors to carry our flag of excellence everywhere they go. If you are a Teacher/Tutor/Teaching Assistant wanting more from the educational scene, keep reading!

We are currently looking for English Tutors with that added spark to join our ranks here at TP-Tutors. Preferably, you should be based in Trafford or the surrounding areas and identify with the ideals we hold. As a tutor, we require someone with exceptional charisma paired with a driven, ambitious attitude to make a difference in every young persons life.

The pay for tutoring is £25-30 per hour. It is desirable for the applicants to hold full UK driving licence as a selection of the pupils may need to be tutored within their home/at a local library.

Requirements for the role:

-          A solid grasp of the English Language to convey themselves to students.

-          A desire to promote and encourage, as well as motivate themselves.

-          An Enhanced Child Workforce only DBS on the update service, or willingness to purchase one via TP Tutors (support for obtaining one can be provided).

-          Experience of working with children/young people with SEND, SEMH and other additional needs.

-          UK Teaching experience is desirable.

-          Classroom/1-1 teaching experience desirable, as well as knowledge of up-to-date safeguarding training for those in education.

-          An excellent understanding of the English curriculum and Exam Board.

-          Professional references from your two most recent employers, totalling 24 months from a 10-year career history. 

About Teaching Personnel:

-          20 plus years’ experience as the leading Education Recruitment agency working in partnership with countless Primary, Secondary and SEN Schools.

-          Weekly Pay – PAYE included.

-          A dedicated, specialist consultant to support you and your needs.

-          Unrivalled CPD opportunities including Team Teach, NASEN and Autism Awareness.

-          Full or flexible part-time work to fit around your existing commitments

-          Our ‘Recommend a Friend’ scheme, where you can earn money by nominating your fellow colleagues for work.

Well? What are you waiting for?!

We can’t wait to hear from you. Please make sure to attach your CV to your application and we hope to speak to you soon about the endless possibilities with TP-Tutors!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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