Tutor In Maths

Are you passionate about improving adult skills?

The demands of the modern UK workplace and the current economic crisis mean that adult learning is increasingly crucial for people of all ages regardless of their level of skills and qualifications.

Did you know.....

• one in five adults lack functional English or maths;
• longer working lives and frequent career changes mean regular upskilling is a necessity;
• rapid developments in technology require us all to keep acquiring new knowledge;
• automation means reskilling and redeployment are the only options for many.

Northern College, the only adult residential college in Yorkshire, is in a unique position to be able to offer the essential skills adults need and employers want. Our campus is open 24/7 so we can offer flexible and accessible modes of delivery - evenings, weekends, blended and residential - to meet the needs of the local, regional and national economy.

Our mission is to inspire positive change through adult education, and working closely with our community, voluntary and employer partners we will provide outstanding teaching and learning on our campus based in the grade 1 listed Wentworth Castle and surrounded by 500 acres of National Trust gardens and parkland. Find out more at www.northern.ac.uk

Northern college currently has exciting fractional opportunities for qualified and experienced tutors. If you are passionate about enabling adults to achieve the skills they need to reach their potential and you meet the requirements below then we look forward to receiving your application.

Tutor in Maths

Salary: £29,295 - £31,948 per annum pro-rata (average of 18 hours per week, 0.5 FTE)

Closing date: 22 January 2024

Location: Wentworth Castle, Barnsley, South Yorkshire

We are seeking an enthusiastic and qualified candidate to deliver Maths to adult learners, with delivery initially focused on functional skills. You should have experience of teaching adults and be able to support learners to develop their subject confidence and make positive progress towards success. As well as delivering on our campus at Wentworth Castle, you will also deliver maths in community settings as part of our community learning delivery. The key duties will include:

• Plan, prepare, deliver, and assess engaging provision with an understanding of the needs of learners.
• Assess, record and monitor student progress using SMART learning targets linked to course delivery.
• Support students to ensure their completion, achievement and progression.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have the following qualifications:-

• Level 5 Teaching qualification
• A degree in Maths
• English & Maths at Level 2 or above

In return, you'll enjoy a friendly and supportive workplace with excellent benefits which include:

• Access to the USS pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Up to 38 days annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays) plus college closure between Christmas and New Year
• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including access to Occupational Health services and Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)
• Career development and progression opportunities and access to support for professional development
• Flexible working opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Free Gym membership with Barnsley Premier Leisure (BPL)
• Free access to 500 acres of surrounding National Trust gardens and parkland