Secondary Mathematics Tutor (Group)
Perth And Kinross Association Of Voluntary Service Limited
30 per hour
Perth and Kinross
Full-time
Secondary Mathematics Tutor (Group) Job Description and Person Specification SECONDARY MATHEMATICS TUTOR (GROUP) JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION Job Title: Secondary Mathematics Tutor (Group) £30 per hour Flexible Contractor Salary: Hours of Work: Contract Type: Background PKAVS Carers Services improves the quality of life for unpaid carers of all ages. The service supports carers to achieve positive outcomes relating to their own personal wellbeing and development and supports carers in managing their caring role whilst progressing towards their own goals. Promoting choice and person-centred approaches, PKAVS helps carers to be individuals first, and carers second. Early in 2019 PKAVS were commissioned to develop a service for young carers who require extra educational support to help with achievement and engagement within schools. The EASyc (Education Attainment Service for Young Carers) looks to develop person-centred support for those young carers referred in. The service is open to all young carers aged 5-18 years old who are currently enrolled in school that meet the criteria. Role We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Mathematics Tutor to join our Project, working in groups with our young carers studying from S1 – S3 with potential to be . Sessions will take place in the PKAVS Carers Centre located at Lewis Place in North Muirton. Tutors will provide tailored tuition and may offer specialist skills, methods, or approaches to support individual learning needs. We are looking for someone who: Is educated to degree-level as a minimum. Is experienced in working with young people as a tutor/educator. Is experienced in delivering in a person-centred, outcome-focused approach. • • Has a solid understanding of the Scottish Curriculum. • • • Can travel to and from agreed locations (preferable). • Is available during or after school hours on weekdays. • Able to carry out work using Microsoft Office programmes, Outlook for email and accessing the Internet. • Has an understanding of young carers rights, needs, and issues. 1 Secondary Mathematics Tutor (Group) Job Description and Person Specification Key Tasks and Responsibilities: • Develop individually tailored learning sessions that will support young carers learning needs in line with their schoolwork. • Work in line with the Scottish curriculum ensuring that all specifications are met in sessions. • Build consistency and trust in sessions in order to develop a good relationship with the young people you work with to form a solid basis for learning. • Maintain a record of sessions and supply any reports as required by the project lead. • Undertake regular check-ins with the project manager to ensure good communication in regards to the progress of our young people. • Work with a flexible approach, understanding the demanding role that young carers can have and • the impact this can have on their ability to commit to regular times and frequency. Identify any barriers to learning with the young people you work with and feed this back to the project lead. • Work in line with Health, Safety and relevant insurance requirements, and work in line with child protection regulations. Additional Information Employer: The post-holder shall be self-employed. Location of Work: This post will be based throughout Perth and Kinross and pre- agreed locations – location of tutor and young person dependent. Responsible To: Young Carers Educational Attainment Worker. Induction: A planned Induction Programme will be offered together with relevant job specific training. PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups): Offer of Appointment: This post requires a PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check. An offer of appointment will be made subject to two satisfactory references, PVG check, and eligibility to work in the UK. PKAVS is an Equal Opportunities employer. 2