About the job

Job summary

This position is based nationally

Job description

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.

Job description

Job title: Functional Skills Tutor

Team/directorate: Learning and Development for HMPPS - MOJ People Group

Grade: HEO

Overview of the role

his is a functional skills tutoring role, focussing on the delivery of training in the subject matter of literacy, numeracy, and oral communication. The role is based within MoJ People Group's Learning and Development Team (L&D).

The job holder will report directly to the Assurance Compliance Lead

The purpose of the role is to provide our learners with the necessary training and skills to obtain their qualifications in functional skills level 2 for English, maths, and oral communication, or a combination according to what qualifications they may already hold.

The delivery of training will primarily be virtual online, using relevant IT such as Microsoft Teams. There will be the occassional requirement to attend learning centres for meetings and other relevant interactions relating to functional skills delivery.

The job holder will be required to deliver Functional Skills Maths, English, and oral communications at Level 2 and develop tailored training / workshops and adopt a more personalised approach for individuals requiring more support.

You will identify learner's strengths and weaknesses through initial assessment diagnostics and support them accordingly, identifying any barriers to learning and plan effective training based on individual learner needs.

You will provide progress feedback to learners and provide support to ensure they meet their set goal / target, ensuring each learner's progression is recorded efficiently using an Individual Learning Plan (ILP).

The job holder will be required to have good interpersonal skills and be able to motivate learners to achieve their best. 

The job holder will be required to provide detailed reports of individual progress, informing the Functional Skills Managers and Head of Function of any concerns relating to delivery of training.

This is a non-operational role with no line management responsibilities

Summary

The job holder will deliver training in functional skills maths, English, and oral communication to level 2.  

The role’s principal areas of responsibility are to: 

•    Deliver online Functional Skills Maths, English and oral communication up to Level 2.

•    Develop tailored training / workshops and adopt a more personalised approach for individuals requiring more support. Also developing additional resources to aid learning and enabling learners to access such resources on their own.

•    Identify learner's strengths and weaknesses through initial assessment diagnostics and support them accordingly.

•    Identify any barriers to learning and plan effective training based on individual learner needs.

•    Provide progress feedback to learners and provide support to ensure they meet their set goal / target.

•    Provide tutorials and one-to-one support for students that have specific learning needs by utilising a range of approaches and teaching techniques

•    Complete and maintain accurate learning agreement records in line with funding agency requirements

•    Ensure each learner's progression is recorded efficiently

The job holder will work alongside the Functional Skills Managers to ensure delivery plans and resources are aligned with current L&D and Stakeholder requirements along with meeting all Ofsted and EFSA guidelines.

Responsibilities, Activities & Duties

he job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: 

•    Teach, assess, motivate, learners using the latest Department of Education curriculum for functional skills Level 2 to ensure learners achieve their functional skills by the agreed planned end date in the Individual learning plan.

•    Liaise with the Functional Skills Managers to provide updates on learner progress and exam readiness

•    Confidently plan and deliver one to one and group learning sessions, utilising collaborative tools. These sessions must be planned to take into account prior attainment, initial assessment, learning styles and any learning needs the learners have.

•    Ability to adapt sessions, to ensure the best learning experience and attainment for learners

•    Keep accurate records of attendance for all sessions, highlighting any non-attendance to the Functional Skills Managers.

•    Along with the Functional Skills Managers, continually evaluate your learning sessions, using attendance data, learner, employer, and observer feedback to identify improvement.

•    As part of the quality team, continually evaluate all resources and make suggestions to improve the delivery model.

•    Ensure your diary clearly shows all planned activity to allow your IQA to provide remote live support, sampling and carry out observations in line with the quality cycle.

•    Attend all team meetings and standardisation / training days virtually/face-to-face as required. Complete any CPD required/ identified as part of your required role competency in a timely manner.

•    Conduct yourself in a professional manner in line with the MOJ People Group and HMPPS Learning and Developments Code of Conduct and Policy Statements and Procedures

Developing self and others.

Management and resources – be mindful of how you use resources, always ensuring best value for money and efficient use.
Act as a role model displaying behaviours in accordance with the L&D’s values and behaviours.
Actively encourage and support all colleagues.
Continually develop yourself through CPD.

L&D Operating Model

To achieve the L&D Vision, an L&D overarching strategy will include setting and implementing the strategic direction for Design and Digital Learning, Governance and Assurance, Continuous Improvement, Enablement and Delivery of learning.  All L&D staff members are expected to contribute appropriately to the successful delivery of the strategy. 
Challenge conventional ways of thinking; promote the L&D operating model and new ways of working and encourage a culture of learning and continuous development across the organisation. L&D is committed to delivering a high-quality learning service and expects all staff to strive for excellence in their function.

Values

Proactively promote and model the values and behaviours of L&D and embed the organisational mission and vision within L&D.
Support the wellbeing of our L&D family by making it a priority, ensuring that wellbeing is at the forefront of our conversations and interactions. 

General

The duties/responsibilities listed are not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.

Behaviour

Changing and Improving
Developing Self and Others
Communicating and Influencing
Making Effective Decisions

Essential Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Level 3 Teaching qualification (PTLLS/AET or equivalent).

A Level in maths and/or English or above

Experienced with working with learners who struggle with Maths and English in delivery

Have confident online delivery in both individual and group settings

Excellent organisational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

IT literate with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft applications

Experience in working to deadlines, to a excellent standard across a range of areas

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build confidence and trust both internally and externally#

Ability to engage with, enthuse and inspire a diverse range of stakeholders and organisations

Ability to use initiative, prioritise workload and deliver to an excellent standard

Motivated self starter who can inspire and lead others to deliver the best in their role

Excellent planning and organisational skills

Actively promote diversity and equality of staff across the business.

Desirable knowledge, experience and skills

Problem solving with ability to create resolutions

Practical skills to share information & gain insight

Ability to be able to be flexible to adapt to stakeholders and business partners

Experience of working across complex groups/organisations

We may consider any evidence within the application form that demonstrates meeting the desirable criteria as set out in the job description.

This will only be after essential criteria is scored and where there is a need to differentiate between closely scored candidates.  

Security clearance required

Must have eligibility to work in the UK

All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post.

All external candidates are subject to 6 months’ probation. Internal candidates are subject to probation if they have not already served a probationary period within HMPPS or MoJ.

All staff are required to declare whether they are a member of a group or organisation which MoJ consider to be racist.

Application process

You will be assessed against the Civil service success profiles framework.

Sift

Behaviours - Please provide examples of how you have met each one of the behaviours listed below:

Changing and Improving (lead behaviour)
Developing Self and Others
Communicating and Influencing
Making Effective Decisions

Experience:

Please provide a statement of suitability evidencing your experience in relation to the essential knowledge, experience and skills outlined in the job description.

Please include a CV

Should we receive a large number of applications, we will sift primarily on the lead behaviour of Changing and Improving. 

Candidates invited to Interview

Please note that interviews will be held remotely. During the interview, we will be assessing you on the Behaviours below, Experience, Technical skills and Strengths from the Success Profiles framework.

Changing and Improving (lead behaviour)
Developing Self and Others
Communicating and Influencing
Making Effective Decisions

Person specification

Please refer to Job Description

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £32,827, Ministry of Justice contributes £8,896 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.