Tutor

Do you have experience in teaching, especially SEN? Do you have a passion that drives change for those with a learning disability? If you do and hold a teaching qualification keep on reading...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and creative Tutor, to join our Supported Internship programme. The role is for 12 months maternity cover on a part time (22.5 hours per week) basis in Birmingham. You will have the opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team. You will help young people with a learning disability, learning difficulty and/or autism access the world of work.

As a Tutor on Mencap's Internship programme you will teach English and Maths by embedding it into lessons about employability. You will also teach further life skills that will have a direct impact on the way your learners interact with their wider community. Are you looking for an opportunity to create fun and engaging lessons by thinking outside the box? Great because we need you. To facilitate and create your lesson plans, you will be given at least one full day of planning and admin time a week. 

Would you like to see what we do at Mencap with the Supported Internships?  click here

Mencap's Internships combines education and work experience to prepare our learners for employment. As a Tutor you will focus on the delivery of the educational element of Supported Internships programmes.   

As a Tutor you will deliver elements of teaching, learning and assessment to learners including accredited functional skills in both English and Mathematics.

This Tutor role would suit a highly motivated and qualified teacher. Does this sound like you?

At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!

Do you have the key skills and requirements for a Tutor? (essential):

• Experience of supporting people
• Experience of delivering against targets
• Experience of working with a diverse group of learners
• A-C/9-4 English & Maths GCSE (or equivalent)
• Recognised teaching qualification at level 5 (DTLLS, PGCE, CertEd)
• Knowledge and experience of delivering and assessing functional skills English and Maths up to level 2
• Experience & knowledge of safe working practices
• Good classroom management skills and strategies
• Good time management and planning skills

Please see the Job Description for full role requirements. If you would like an informal chat or have any questions about this role please call xx.

All candidates offered an interview for this role will need to provide evidence of their GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent). You will also be asked for proof of your teaching qualification. 

Please note - The salary will be dependent on your level of qualification. We would really like to hear from you so please apply today with an up to date CV. 

Job ID : 29862

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the direct gov website.