Learning and Skills Tutor - Maths

Who we are & what we stand for

Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading - we might be the perfect match.

We’re delighted that you’re interested in working with us. You’d be joining us at a very exciting time.

We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive.

At Gateshead Council you’d be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi-time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we’re confident that it isn’t just the salary that attracts our staff.

Inspire

confidence, unlock potential and help young people build brighter futures.

The Provision for Young People team sits within Education, Schools and Inclusion and delivers a range of programmes designed to support young people to achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential. Our provision includes 14-16 Alternative Provision, 16-19 Youth Skills Programmes, Supported Internships and the 16-24 SEND Steps to Work Programme. Working closely with learners, families, employers and partner agencies, the team provides high-quality learning opportunities that build confidence, resilience, independence and the skills needed to progress into further learning, employment, volunteering and positive life outcomes.

Make

learning meaningful, remove barriers and support every learner to succeed. What you will get to do:

• Design, deliver and review engaging, innovative and personalised learning programmes for young people across a range of provision pathways.
• Plan and carry out initial, diagnostic, formative and summative assessments to identify learner starting points and measure progress.
• Deliver Functional Skills Maths alongside Employability, Digital Skills and PSHE sessions, contextualising learning to support real-life application.
• Support learners to achieve positive outcomes including increased confidence, resilience, improved wellbeing, further or higher learning, employment and volunteering opportunities.
• Create enrichment opportunities both within and outside the classroom to enhance learners' skills, behaviours and knowledge.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with communities, parents, employers, partners and other stakeholders to support participation and progression.
• Create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes achievement and learner success.
• Use digital tools and innovative teaching approaches to enhance the learner experience.
• Contribute to quality assurance, continuous improvement activities and compliance with organisational procedures.
• Maintain accurate learner and programme information and support the collection of management information as required.

Empower young people with the skills, confidence and resilience to achieve their goals. What you will bring (Essential Criteria)

• A Level 4 teaching or training qualification (or above), together with a qualification or relevant experience in Mathematics, and a Level 2 Information, Advice and Guidance qualification or willingness to work towards this.
• Experience of planning and delivering engaging, high-quality learning programmes for young people aged 14-19 and/or learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities up to age 24.
• Experience of carrying out initial, diagnostic, formative and summative assessments and using outcomes to support learner progress.
• The ability…