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Job Vacancy - ESOL Co-ordinator

Post Title: ESOL Co-ordinator
Organisation: Functional Skills UK
Organisation description: Functional Skills UK offers upbeat and very focused short courses, aimed at providing our learners with a friendly and positive teaching experience. At Sussex Functional Skills Centre, we deliver Functional Skills Courses in Maths, English and ICT at various levels suitable to the candidate’s needs. The acquisition of good English/Maths Skills and qualifications has never been more important. It can help secure employment, ensure advancement within a career and develop the abilities of an organisation’s employees, apprentices and volunteers.
Location address: Various Locations in Sussex
Date to start: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent
Wage: £25,000 – £28,500
Vacancy full description: Functional Skills UK are seeking an ESOL Coordinator to join our innovative team. The role will be to guide our learner’s individual journey of learning a new language so they can achieve independence and confidence within the UK. The post holder is required to provide mapping of ESOL provision, co-ordination of courses, and analysis of appropriateness, quality, and level of ESOL provision within Functional Skills UK. You will be using EDEXCEL as awarding bodies and testing through both online secure client and paper tests. Tutors will be required to work with groups as well as 1:1 delivery within the learner’s workplace and offer additional learning support if required.

Students will be a variation including ESOL workers and Apprentices, so a background in teaching English as a Second language will be beneficial.

Key duties include:

  • Develops and plans ESOL curriculum, working along with tutors on needed resources and materials.
  • Establish and schedule ESOL classes to maximize student learning
  • Manages all testing and placement of learners.
  • Manages program waiting lists and coordinate regular testing sessions.
  • Individualised target setting and planning
  • Provide classroom support, teaching where needed, substitution, or other necessary forms of assistance.
  • Hires and supervises tutors and manages the scheduling of all classes.
  • Build strong community partnerships with refugee and immigrant community groups.
  • Publicizes and promotes ESOL classes throughout refugee and local communities
  • Ensure all learner data and progress is collected, tracked and recorded
  • Provision of feedback and guidance to learners
  • Exam Preparation
  • Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.
Desirable qualities/ skills required:
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or PGCE
  • TEFL qualification
  • City & Guilds Certificate in Further Education Teaching (7407)
  • City & Guilds Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) (7305)
  • City & Guilds Further and Adult Education Teacher’s Certificate (7307)
  • City & Guilds Initial Certificate in Teaching Basic Skills (9281)
  • Functional Skills English/ Maths at Level 2
  • A1 Assessor or TAQA Qualification.
  • Experience of teaching of up to 2 years
  • Full UK Driving Licence
Hours of work (days and times): Flexible, including evenings

Job Vacancy - Functional Skills Account Lead

Post Title: Functional Skills Account Lead
Organisation: Functional Skills UK
Organisation description: Functional Skills UK offers upbeat and very focused short courses, aimed at providing our learners with a friendly and positive teaching experience. At Sussex Functional Skills Centre, we deliver Functional Skills Courses in Maths and English at various levels suitable to the candidate’s needs.
Location address: Head office 2, Gordon Mews, Gordon Close, Portslade, BN41 1HU
Date to start: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent contract, full time – office based
Wage: £24,000 – £26,000 per annum based on experience
Vacancy full description: Functional Skills Accountabilities

  • Manage Functional Skills Accounts for key contracts (this includes line by lines and regular contact with leads, organising courses, enrolling all learners, booking in exam locations and booking exams). New Accounts will be added as and when applicable
  • Organising NHS 10-week evening courses including room bookings, learner enrolments, course bookings, sending registers to tutors, communicating with learners and tutors throughout courses and booking end of course exams – liaising with contacts regularly and forging strong working relationships
  • Lead all weekly functional skills enrolments, including carrying out the zoom presentation, sending learners enrolment paperwork, being the main point of contact for enrolling learners and booking learners onto their preferred learning options after enrolment
  • Initial advice and guidance
  • Registering/claiming learners
  • Inputting information on to internal system (TAB) and requesting info is put on website if relevant
  • Exam registration & booking for Functional Skills learners
  • Resit co-ordination – sending out additional resources
  • Exam invigilation and liaising with Functional Skills Manager to ensure all exams have assigned invigilators
  • Monitoring of online independent Functional Skills learners to make sure they are assigned to tutors when ready
  • Have an understanding of AEB funding rules in particular relation to learners undertaking Functional Skills
  • Tracking all Functional Skills learners who are funded through AEB to make sure they are completing their qualification in the correct funding time frame
  • Data input for key contracts – understand the data input system, meeting upload deadline, check for learners who can be put through the contract as well as any admin surrounding the contract e.g. reports, data compliance, attending meetings
  • Responsibility for own cohort of learners, including teaching, sending resources, providing support and exam coordination.
  • Functional Skills Accountabilities
  • Manage Functional Skills Accounts for key contracts (this includes line by lines and regular contact with leads, organising courses, enrolling all learners, booking in exam locations and booking exams). New Accounts will be added as and when applicable
  • Organising NHS 10-week evening courses including room bookings, learner enrolments, course bookings, sending registers to tutors, communicating with learners and tutors throughout courses and booking end of course exams – liaising with contacts regularly and forging strong working relationships
  • Lead all weekly functional skills enrolments, including carrying out the zoom presentation, sending learners enrolment paperwork, being the main point of contact for enrolling learners and booking learners onto their preferred learning options after enrolment
  • Initial advice and guidance
  • Registering/claiming learners
  • Inputting information on to internal system (TAB) and requesting info is put on website if relevant
  • Exam registration & booking for Functional Skills learners
  • Resit co-ordination – sending out additional resources
  • Exam invigilation and liaising with Functional Skills Manager to ensure all exams have assigned invigilators
  • Monitoring of online independent Functional Skills learners to make sure they are assigned to tutors when ready
  • Have an understanding of AEB funding rules in particular relation to learners undertaking Functional Skills
  • Tracking all Functional Skills learners who are funded through AEB to make sure they are completing their qualification in the correct funding time frame
  • Data input for key contracts – understand the data input system, meeting upload deadline, check for learners who can be put through the contract as well as any admin surrounding the contract e.g. reports, data compliance, attending meetings
  • Responsibility for own cohort of learners, including teaching, sending resources, providing support and exam coordination.

Admin accountabilities

  • Working collaboratively with all members of the FSUK team to undertake administration duties in the office such as day to day bookings, sending certificates, taking calls, and dealing with enquiries.
  • Update and service the online booking system (TAB)
  • Distributing course registers and learner profiles to tutors for all Functional Skills courses
  • Pre course calls and texts where applicable
  • Maintain accurate databases for auditing purposes and maintain an orderly filing system
  • Assist and scale in the growth of Functional Skills UK as an organisation by using initiative and being ready to be flexible and think outside the box
Desirable qualities/ skills required:
  • Knowledge of AEB funding rules – essential
  • Knowledge of Functional Skills qualifications – essential
  • Information, Advice & Guidance qualification – desirable but not essential
  • Teaching qualification – desirable but not essential
Hours of work (days and times): 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm

20 days per annum plus your birthday off, rising to 25 days per annum after two years employment

Job Vacancy - Office Co-Ordinator

Post Title: Office Co-ordinator
Organisation: Functional Skills UK
Organisation description: Functional Skills UK is a leading provider of education and training services, specializing in functional skills development. We are committed to empowering learners with essential skills and knowledge to excel in their careers and personal development. Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality education and support to learners and partners across the country.
Location address: Head office 2, Gordon Mews, Gordon Close, Portslade, BN41 1HU
Date to start: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent contract
Wage: £25k – £27k based on experience
Vacancy full description: Functional Skills UK are seeking an Office Co-ordinator to join our busy and innovative team.

Key Admin duties include:

Telephone and Email Support: Answer calls and respond to emails from learners, partners, and stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.

Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive experience for all stakeholders.

Learner Interaction: Greet and assist learners, providing them with the necessary information and support during their visits.

Attendance Reporting: Prepare and maintain accurate reports on learner attendance and progress, ensuring compliance with funding requirements.

Progression Monitoring: Monitor and track learner progression outcomes, collaborating with trainers and assessors to ensure successful learner development.

General Administrative Support: Assist with various day-to-day office operations, including filing, data entry, and other administrative tasks.

Booking Management: Process course bookings, handle course confirmations, and assist with the enrolment of learners.

Compliance Queries: Address compliance queries and ensure that all regulatory requirements are met, maintaining accurate records.
Desirable qualities/ skills required:
  • Proven experience in office administration, preferably in the education and training sector.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Familiarity with ESFA funding regulations and compliance procedures is a plus.
  • Full UK Driving license
Hours of work (days and times): 8.30am-4.30pm/Monday – Friday

20 days per annum, plus your Birthday. Rises to 25 days per annum after two years’ service.

Job Vacancy - Curriculum Operations Manager

Post Title: Curriculum Operations Manager
Organisation: Functional Skills UK
Organisation description: Functional Skills UK offers upbeat and very focused short courses, aimed at providing our learners with a friendly and positive teaching experience. At Sussex Functional Skills Centre, we deliver Functional Skills Courses in Maths, English and ICT at various levels suitable to the candidate’s needs.

We also run Leisure Based Apprenticeships.
Location address: Head office 2, Gordon Mews, Gordon Close, Portslade, BN41 1HU
Contract Type: Permanent
Wage: Competitive
Vacancy full description: Management accountabilities

  • Oversight of sign-up and induction sessions
  • Working with data to ensure all funding packs are ready for ESFA audit including regular checks of the packs
  • Ensure certificates are in file for audit
  • Oversight of Awarding Bodies, e.g., Highfield and Swim England
  • To be part of the Senior Management Team
  • To produce Senior Management reports monthly on your department, e.g., AEB and ESF numbers
  • Oversight of the running of courses e.g., CSCS, Non-reg lessons
  • Ensuring the curriculum area effectively, assist with the recruitment of  learners by responding to enquiries made about courses and contributing to the recruitment process
  • Working with senior management to ensure that all programmes are  appropriately staffed, resourced, and timetabled
  • Working with the Senior Management and Quality to manage and lead  course delivery and related support ensuring high teaching, learning and  assessment and course delivery standards and success are achieved
  • Ensuring all learning materials used within the Curriculum Area; lessons  plans, schemes of work and assessment activities, support high quality  teaching, learning and assessment, and leading in maintaining audit records of these documents
  • Analysing key performance data and implementing an action to robustly  monitor performance and bring about sustained improvement in teaching and learning and outcomes for learners in conjunction with Functional Skills UK
  • Leading and line managing a group of staff associated with the courses  within the curriculum area. Carrying out performance management meetings and professional development reviews and setting and monitoring action plans for staff where required
  • Actively promoting continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with the FSUK quality assurance policy and procedures
  • Helping to ensure FSUK regulations and policies are upheld, especially in areas relating to Safeguarding, British Values and Prevents
  • Account manage Business-to-business contact, e.g., FEDCAP

Enrolment responsibilities

  • To complete remote enrolment sessions and ensure learner packs are complete
  • To ensure learner packs meet audit checklist requirements

Other responsibilities

  • Working collaboratively with all members of the FSUK team to undertake administration duties in the office such as day to day bookings, sending certificates, taking calls, and dealing with enquiries.
  • Assist and scale in the growth of Functional Skills UK as an organisation by using initiative and being ready to be flexible and think outside the box
Desirable qualities/ skills required: Knowledge/understanding/skills/abilities:

  • Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of learner assessments
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
  • Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills
  • Supervisory skills
  • Strong IT skills and a willingness to learn new systems

Qualities

  • Dynamic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated
  • Effective interpersonal skills with an ability to motivate and develop learners
  • High level of organisational skills
  • Demonstrable experience of commitment to child protection, safeguarding and the promotion of a safe environment for children and young people to learn in
  • Demonstrable commitment to FSUK in supporting and promotion of equality and diversity in all aspects of working life
  • To aspire to FSUK Mission and Value

Experience
Essential:

  • Supervisory skills with learners.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Customer-focused attitude.
  • Strong IT skills
  • A flexible and positive approach to work hours to meet FSUK needs.
  • Ability to promote FSUK in a positive manner.

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) funding.

Qualifications
Essential:

  • GCSE English and Maths grade C or above (or equivalent).

Desirable:

  • Degree level qualification
  • Teaching or training qualification
Hours of work (days and times):  8.30am-4.30pm/Monday – Friday

Ongoing Vacancies

Job Vacancy - Functional Skills Tutor

Functional Skills UK are looking for a motivated, passionate individual to join our exciting Functional Skills team. They will support our Functional Skills Learners in Maths, English and/or ICT, across a range of locations. This varied role will not only involve supporting the learner to achieve their required qualifications, but have meaningful interactions with them and inspire a love of learning. Being a Functional Skills tutor is a rewarding way to make a difference to the lives of people living in your community. By tutoring, you will be able to directly support disadvantaged people to build their confidence and help ensure they have the qualifications needed to build a bright future, as well as developing your own skills. Tutors will be required to work with groups as well as 1:1 and offer additional learning support if required.
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Job Vacancy - ESOL Tutor

Functional Skills UK are looking for a motivated, passionate tutor to join our exciting ESOL team. You will be responsible for helping learners to achieve the best academic results they can and will act as a role model, have meaningful interactions with them and strive to inspire a love of learning. Being a ESOL tutor is a rewarding way to make a difference to the lives of people living in your community. By tutoring, you will be able to directly help learners to build their confidence while working in a forward thinking, friendly, fast paced, changing environment. You will help ensure they have the qualifications needed to build a bright future, as well as developing your own skills. Tutors will be required to work with groups as well as 1:1 and offer additional learning support if required.