Job Introduction
The Opportunity
This exciting role is to join The Academy in a functional skills coach function. You’ll be
responsible for providing maths education and training, developing our people to gain
qualifications and maintain excellent standards.
With over 1000 sites we are one of the top 100 fastest growing independent companies in
the UK with great career opportunities! If you’re passionate about skills development, we
want to hear from you!
The Role
As an Academy Functional Skills Coach, you will be required to deliver outstanding training, learning and assessment practices that engage and inspire learners to fulfil their potential and develop the knowledge and skills to successfully progress through the business, from the classroom to boardroom.
The Academy Functional Skills Coach is responsible for working with learners, delivering all aspects of the Maths Functional Skills curriculum and other related learning to ensure
successful completion of their qualifications, whilst providing exceptional support and
guidance.
The role is 22.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, £18,500-£21,000 per annum
Your main responsibilities as an Academy Functional Skills Coach will involve:
- Delivering individualised and group training and assessments in line with qualification frameworks
- Ensuring that learners are accessing and benefiting from e-learning through BKSB
- Providing excellent support to learners and the team
- Ensuring learners are engaged and stay motivated
- Ensuring coaching sessions are robust and developmental
- Continuous improvement of training and assessment strategies
- Providing and monitoring the effective safeguarding, well-being and support arrangements for learners
- Collaborating with The Academy team where required
Who we’re looking for…
You will have great interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels. You must be enthusiastic and motivated to inspire others to achieve and succeed. You will have a keen interest in numeracy and supporting others to develop and progress.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds particularly from sections of the
community who are currently under-represented within our industry, including people from
ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals to apply.
We are committed to supporting work-life balance and encouraging modern working practices, which aim to enhance flexibility for individuals whilst also enabling business performance such as hybrid working arrangements and flexible working patterns. You will be in control of your own diary and will manage your time effectively. You will receive support from the business to gain additional qualifications if required.
Essential:
- Functional Skills Qualifications in English and Maths / Equivalent
- Assessor award qualification/teaching qualification
- Good IT skills
- Excellent communication
- Excellent time management
- Prepared to be flexible to the needs of learners
We expect all staff to share our commitment of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children/young people and an enhanced DBS disclosure