Sam Watt
@samwatt
Experienced tutor and assessor specializing in apprenticeships, functional skills, and SEND.
What I'm looking for
I am a passionate, results-driven tutor and assessor with extensive experience across adult and child education, apprenticeships, and SEND. I combine practical classroom delivery with Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) responsibilities to maintain high standards of assessment and learner outcomes.
Over my career I have managed large caseloads, delivered functional skills programmes, and supported learners with additional learning needs by adapting plans and implementing reasonable adjustments. Notable achievements include a 78% pass rate on a functional skills caseload and supporting dozens of learners to distinctions and merits.
I bring strong skills in resource development, stakeholder relations, coaching and mentoring, and curriculum delivery, backed by qualifications such as a Certificate of HE in Psychology, Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, and Level 5 TEFL. I aim to continue improving learner engagement and measurable achievement in education and training roles.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Tutor (ESOL)
Lingo Ace
Apr 2025 - Present (9 months)
Provided ad hoc ESOL tutoring to enhance learners' English language skills and support progression in education and employment contexts.
Development Coach
Paragon Skills
Apr 2025 - Present (9 months)
Manage a caseload of up to 90 apprentices during initial 10 weeks, oversee enrolments, and support learner progress and retention through tailored coaching and monitoring.
Lead Functional Skills Tutor
Bespoke Consultancy and Education
Oct 2024 - Apr 2025 (6 months)
Led delivery of functional skills workshops and 1:1 sessions, managing a quarterly caseload and achieving a 78% pass rate across English and Maths within six months.
Managed brand and team for Twinkl's Home Education division, achieving sales and membership targets at 90% and conducting staff performance reviews.
Apprenticeship Assessor
BeReady
Sep 2023 - Jan 2024 (4 months)
Assessed SEND teaching assistant apprentices, supported a cohort of 30 learners through their first six months with a focus on safeguarding and competency development.
Apprenticeship Assessor
Skills Training
Aug 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year)
Managed a caseload that grew from 30 to 70 learners, coordinated course and exam bookings, and supported learners to achieve 12 distinctions and 7 merits.
Tutor, Assessor & IQA
Freelance / Multiple Employers
May 2016 - Aug 2022 (6 years 3 months)
Provided tutoring, assessment and internal quality assurance across adult education, workplace training, SEND support, functional skills and ESOL, accumulating over 10,000 teaching hours.
First Aid Trainer
British Red Cross
Jan 2012 - May 2016 (4 years 4 months)
Delivered first aid and fire safety training across the Southeast, specialising in travel, lone working, and paediatric first aid to diverse learner groups.
Duty Manager & Coach
Medway Leisure / 3D Leisure
Jul 2006 - Jan 2016 (9 years 6 months)
Held centre responsibility for leisure facilities, managed memberships and sales targets, supervised pool and gym operations, and coached clients to achieve fitness goals.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Open University
Certificate of Higher Education; BA (Hons) Primary Education, Psychology / Primary Education
Activities and societies: Engaging and adaptive trainer; supporting learners with ALN; critical thinking
Completed Certificate of Higher Education in Psychology and pursued BA (Hons) Primary Education studies with focus on supporting learners with ALN.
Unknown (teaching qualifications provider)
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training; Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Education and TEFL
Activities and societies: Tutor and assessor duties; developing adaptive training plans
Holds a Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training and a Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL).
Unknown (vocational)
NVQ Level 2 in Customer Services, Customer Services / Vocational Skills
Activities and societies: Teamwork and team leadership, time management, resource management
Achieved NVQ Level 2 in Customer Services and vocational training in resource management, teamwork and leadership.
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