Functional Skills Teacher

Catch22 College specialises in offering learning and training opportunities for students who, for whatever reason, don’t want to stay in a traditional academic environment.

Catch 22 College specialises in offering learning and training opportunities for students who, for whatever reason, don’t want to stay in a traditional academic environment. We ensure all learning content is tailored to individual needs, interests and aspirations, and all programmes are designed to complement both vocational and academic learner pathways. Through the programme young people are supported to gain the skills required to progress into apprenticeship training, employment or further education.

Teaching and learning

Prepare and deliver lessons/learning activities to individuals and groups of learners as required by the curriculum/timetable that:

A recognised teaching qualification, minimum level 5

Responsibilities

Teach Functional Skills from Entry Level to Level 2 in Maths and English; Create an inspirational learning environment with high expectations of learner achievement, success and progression, respecting individual differences in culture and background and reflecting this in the environment of the classroom.; Engage with parents regarding the progress of learners, ensuring that they are engaged and supportive in all aspects of our delivery.; Build effective and supporting relationships with, embed that trust and support within the education process.; Ensure that lessons are well planned and enable learners to achieve and progress.; Be the role model for inclusive learning and the recognition and celebration of diversity.; Ensure at least good outcomes for all pupils.; Oversee and co-ordinate the development of your subject(s) area.; Plan, produce and update schemes of work to meet curriculum, inspection, and accreditation requirements, taking into account guidance from the DfE and other regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with all current requirements.; Are informed by relevant and up to date subject and curriculum knowledge.; Reflect the wide range of needs of students within your classroom.; Use a range of teaching and learning strategies and resources in line with the College’s teaching and learning policy adapted to learners’ individual needs; Develop learning resources and learning routes that meet learner needs and the requirements of Catch22 and commissioner requirements.; Implement and maintain systems for monitoring and evaluating learning activities to ensure they are effective and worthwhile and best practice is maintained.; Identify clear teaching objectives, learning outcomes and IEPs.; Support and guide learners so that they can reflect on their learning, identify the progress they have made and set positive targets for improvement.; Maintain a regular system of monitoring, assessment, record-keeping and reporting of student’s progress using targets, tracking and other College systems.; Provide management information and other statistical data as required.; Maintain good order and discipline among the students, safeguarding their wellbeing. Set high expectations for behaviour and be responsible for behaviour management within your classroom and aiding in behavioural management across the College.; Work as part of a team to ensure effective pastoral support for learners.; Ensure the effective use of support staff within the classroom.; Undertake relevant administrative tasks associated with the teaching function including examination/accreditation entries for learners, register taking and invigilation.

Requirements

Significant experience in Teaching and Planning; Working with a cohort of young people including those with complex, high behaviour and additional learning needs.; Extensive behaviour management experience with students who have complex needs and extreme behaviour.