Job Role: Primary Tutor
Hours: Monday-Friday, full time for 6 weeks. Starting in January 2021.
Location: Luton LU2

Operam Education Group are working in partnership with FFT / SfA to deliver Tutoring through the National Tutoring Programme. We are recruiting tutors now, to deliver an evidenced based programme; all training is provided (free).

The roles available will be based across various schools delivering FFT’s Lightning Squad tutoring programme, this programme improves reading skills for pupils in Years 1 to 4. Pupils work with a tutor in cooperative pairs supported by an online tutoring platform to improve reading skills, fluency, comprehension, spelling and phonics.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading Tutoring team and build your own tutoring skills

We envisage Tutoring programmes to play a vital role in Primary School education for the next 2 years, therefore opportunities can be viewed as long-term, yet flexible.

General Purpose of the role:

To provide tuition on a one to one or small group basis in a face to face capacity within a school setting, as directed and according to computer led instruction and material. To record data, participate in evaluations and compose reports as directed on pupil progress and outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the overall tutoring project for assigned school and selected pupils
• Collect required data for project
• Implement methods for data quality assurance
• Write reports on implementation as needed with relevant data and information
• Assist in administrative duties related to assigned school/s and the project

• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve pupil and school objectives
• Adhere to all policies and protocols of the school and Operam Education Group
• Act in a professional manner and with pupils and colleagues
• Perform other duties, as assigned to fulfill the role successfully

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or teaching qualification (desirable)
• Teaching/tutoring /mentoring experience including work as a T.A. (desirable)
• Experience working with children (essential)
• GCSEs in English Language, maths and a science at Grade C or above (essential)
• Driving license (desirable)

Technology:

• Ability to use Microsoft Word in the creation, editing, and review of documents including formatting text and tables
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel in the creation and use of spreadsheets including sorting and filtering data, using basic formulas, and creating graphs
• Ability to use Microsoft Outlook for sending and receiving email, maintaining a work calendar, and scheduling appointments

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Organise data and accurately understand and report data
• Engage pupils in creative and versatile teaching style
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Interact with pupils
• Manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Prioritise, organise, and delegate assignments
• Make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments
• Analyse and solve problems
• Work in a team-oriented environment and participate in all team meetings and assignments

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Working Conditions:
Work is normally performed in school; however, online tutoring would occur in the event of any lockdown measures.

Please contact Steve Truman at Teachers UK if you would like to apply for the role.