Sessional Functional Skills Tutor
| Posting date: | 10 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 July 2025 |
| Location: | Derby, Derbyshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | YMCA Derbyshire |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | N/A |
Summary
Sessional Functional Skills Tutor
Based: All Key College sites
Salary: £13.76ph - £14.24ph (depending on experience/qualifications)
Hours: Sessional
Do you have the passion, motivation, and patience to help young people who have experienced barriers to education reach their full potential?
Can you coach, support them and deliver 1 to 1 and small group sessions to asst them in developing their Maths and English skills towards gaining a level 2 functional skills or GCSE qualification?
Would you like to work for an organisation that really does make a difference?
If so, this is an exciting opportunity for you to join the YMCA; a charity at the heart of the community in Derbyshire. We are committed to helping people at times of need, regardless of gender, race, ability or faith. Our values to Protect, Trust, Hope and Persevere underpin all of our services across the county.
In order to change lives YMCA Derbyshire, run and market a number of commercial and support services to support a whole range of different young people.
As a maths Tutor you will be responsible for the delivery of functional skills and GCSE maths to young people who are undertaken functional skills assessments up to level 2 or who are resitting their GCSEs in Maths, ensuring that gaps in their knowledge identified from diagnostic tests are bridged and to build their confidence in exam techniques and ultimately work towards our young learners achieving their maths qualification.
This will involve planning, preparing, and delivering sessions, and developing innovative training resources that will engage learners and creating individual learning plans.
Ideally you will have the following: -
CET/AET (Certificate/Award in Education and Training) or equivalent, or willing to work towards.
Experience of delivering maths lessons to small or large groups.
Experience of working with disaffected 16 – 19-year-olds
GCSE 4 (c) or higher in maths & or English.
Experience of coaching and supporting young people to secure positive outcomes.
Level 3 qualification in maths or relevant experience that demonstrates knowledge to this level.
A driving license and use of own car is essential as there will be an expectation to work across numerous sites.
At YMCA Derbyshire we aim to transform the lives of the people we work with for the better. We are looking for brilliant people who will ensure that safeguarding the people we work with is a priority.
The appointment is subject to YMCA Derbyshire receiving two satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and a six-month probationary period.
YMCA Derbyshire are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Employer'. If you’re disabled, we will guarantee you an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you’ve applied for. Are you a disabled candidate who would like to apply on this basis?
If you do not wish to apply under the scheme, but do require us to make reasonable adjustments for you to attend an interview, then please let us know what those adjustments will be.
What we offer:
25 days holiday (pro rata) as standard with an extra 2 days after 5 years of service
People celebration event each year. (Celebrating our Peoples Achievements)
Recognition initiatives such as employee of the year and star of the quarter
Smart Health app where you will have access to an online doctor for you and your family as well as nutritional advice and Mental Health assistance.
Life Assurance 2 times your annual salary
Real Living Wage
Christmas/ Easter and Quarterly Treats
Your Birthday off every year
Long Service rewards
Training and Development
.............. and more
For an informal chat please contact Gary Lambert on 07525984375 during the hours of 9am – 4pm
This is an open recruitment, and interviews will be offered on application.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
Vision
Our vision is enabling young people and communities to thrive:
– So, they can fulfil their dreams;
– have a safe space to learn and grow;
– feel equipped to belong, contribute and prosper; and
– feel supported to be active in body, mind and spirit.
Together we create places where people flourish.
Mission
To develop the whole person, body, mind and spirit.
Values
From 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Protect | Trust | Hope | Persevere
YMCA Derbyshire are committed to providing dual professionalism opportunities
We will do this by offering placements within other organisations in our community.
By supporting dual professionalism, we will improve our development, increase our experiences and outcomes which will positively impact YMCA Derbyshire, our employees, our residents and learners and our communities.
Equality and Diversity Statement:
YMCA Derbyshire is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of its operations. We value and embrace individual differences and believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity. We welcome people from all backgrounds, irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.
Based: All Key College sites
Salary: £13.76ph - £14.24ph (depending on experience/qualifications)
Hours: Sessional
Do you have the passion, motivation, and patience to help young people who have experienced barriers to education reach their full potential?
Can you coach, support them and deliver 1 to 1 and small group sessions to asst them in developing their Maths and English skills towards gaining a level 2 functional skills or GCSE qualification?
Would you like to work for an organisation that really does make a difference?
If so, this is an exciting opportunity for you to join the YMCA; a charity at the heart of the community in Derbyshire. We are committed to helping people at times of need, regardless of gender, race, ability or faith. Our values to Protect, Trust, Hope and Persevere underpin all of our services across the county.
In order to change lives YMCA Derbyshire, run and market a number of commercial and support services to support a whole range of different young people.
As a maths Tutor you will be responsible for the delivery of functional skills and GCSE maths to young people who are undertaken functional skills assessments up to level 2 or who are resitting their GCSEs in Maths, ensuring that gaps in their knowledge identified from diagnostic tests are bridged and to build their confidence in exam techniques and ultimately work towards our young learners achieving their maths qualification.
This will involve planning, preparing, and delivering sessions, and developing innovative training resources that will engage learners and creating individual learning plans.
Ideally you will have the following: -
CET/AET (Certificate/Award in Education and Training) or equivalent, or willing to work towards.
Experience of delivering maths lessons to small or large groups.
Experience of working with disaffected 16 – 19-year-olds
GCSE 4 (c) or higher in maths & or English.
Experience of coaching and supporting young people to secure positive outcomes.
Level 3 qualification in maths or relevant experience that demonstrates knowledge to this level.
A driving license and use of own car is essential as there will be an expectation to work across numerous sites.
At YMCA Derbyshire we aim to transform the lives of the people we work with for the better. We are looking for brilliant people who will ensure that safeguarding the people we work with is a priority.
The appointment is subject to YMCA Derbyshire receiving two satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and a six-month probationary period.
YMCA Derbyshire are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Employer'. If you’re disabled, we will guarantee you an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you’ve applied for. Are you a disabled candidate who would like to apply on this basis?
If you do not wish to apply under the scheme, but do require us to make reasonable adjustments for you to attend an interview, then please let us know what those adjustments will be.
What we offer:
25 days holiday (pro rata) as standard with an extra 2 days after 5 years of service
People celebration event each year. (Celebrating our Peoples Achievements)
Recognition initiatives such as employee of the year and star of the quarter
Smart Health app where you will have access to an online doctor for you and your family as well as nutritional advice and Mental Health assistance.
Life Assurance 2 times your annual salary
Real Living Wage
Christmas/ Easter and Quarterly Treats
Your Birthday off every year
Long Service rewards
Training and Development
.............. and more
For an informal chat please contact Gary Lambert on 07525984375 during the hours of 9am – 4pm
This is an open recruitment, and interviews will be offered on application.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
Vision
Our vision is enabling young people and communities to thrive:
– So, they can fulfil their dreams;
– have a safe space to learn and grow;
– feel equipped to belong, contribute and prosper; and
– feel supported to be active in body, mind and spirit.
Together we create places where people flourish.
Mission
To develop the whole person, body, mind and spirit.
Values
From 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Protect | Trust | Hope | Persevere
YMCA Derbyshire are committed to providing dual professionalism opportunities
We will do this by offering placements within other organisations in our community.
By supporting dual professionalism, we will improve our development, increase our experiences and outcomes which will positively impact YMCA Derbyshire, our employees, our residents and learners and our communities.
Equality and Diversity Statement:
YMCA Derbyshire is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of its operations. We value and embrace individual differences and believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity. We welcome people from all backgrounds, irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.