Functional Skills/Employability Tutor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Part time Functional Skills Tutor (3 days).
£26 - £28K per annum (pro rata)
Michaeljohn Training School is an apprenticeship training provider, specialising in delivery of hairdressing and barbering qualifications.
Established in our sector for 40 years, we deliver Traineeships and level 2/3 Standards qualifications in partnership with over 250 employers across Greater Manchester. Based in the Northern Quarter of the City Centre we are a reputable provider, well respected within the industry and training sector, driven to deliver the best training for our learners and employers.
We are looking for a passionate and motivated Functional Skills Educator to join our successful team. This is an exciting and rewarding role within the training school, providing teaching, learning and assessment of Functional Skills in English and mathematics to level 2.
Job Duties:
- Provide support in English and mathematics, and promote learning for life and achievement.
- Support learners with identified learning needs and barriers to learning.
- Use innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Share best practice and contribute to the review of curriculums.
- Prepare learners undertaking standards for timely achievement of level one maths and English and level 2 testing.
- Stretch and challenge all learners, ensure security of learner profiles, assessments, and training records in accordance with GDPR.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified functional skills teacher/assessor in post 16 further education, with experience of providing effective teaching, learning and assessment in both English and mathematics. Experience of working with apprenticeships is an advantage yet not essential, as training will be provided.
The role is 3 days per week (Monday 09:30-17:30, Tuesday 09:30 -18:30 and Wednesday 09:30-17:30)
MJTS is an Equal Opportunities Training School. We welcome people from all backgrounds and believe in treating people fairly, according to their needs. MJTS is committed to a whole organisational approach to ‘Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare’. Posts are exempt from the provisions of Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975). All staff are required to undertake a DBS check and be registered to the DBS update service.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 25 per week
Salary: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Functional Skills/Employability Tutor roles across Michaeljohn Training School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,000 - £28,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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