Progress Support Tutor

Progress Support Tutor

Start Date: Immediate Start available

Part Time (0.946 FTE) 35 Hours per week

Fixed Term – short to long term cover 3 – 6 months in the first instance

Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 16:30 pm

Sixth Form College Support Pay Scale P11 to P15 £26,097 to £29,346 per annum

(pro-rata £21,243 to £23,888 per annum)

Term Time only 195 days (to include 5 training days)

Closing Date for Applications: Tuesday 20 August 2024 at 09:00 am

Interviews to be held: TBC

The opportunity

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational individual to our strong and successful Progress Team. The College prides itself on having supportive, reflective, creative and ambitious staff who work to achieve the best outcomes for students. We treat our staff and students with respect, listen to both and involve all in our continuous improvement. Staff and student feedback are embedded in our systems.

The successful applicant should have a high level of organisational ability and communication skills and be capable of working both independently and as part of a team to support and advise our students. The ability to offer enhanced Enrichment opportunities would be an advantage. A good standard of education to a minimum of A level or equivalent is essential.

The post is open to any suitable applicant. The successful candidate will be required to support subject staff by providing academic and pastoral support to learners. To work with students (individually and in groups) to focus on their learning and study skills, attendance and time management enabling them to progress to achieve their full potential.

The responsibilities

To support students with pastoral, employability, and life skills. To work with students (individually and in

groups) to focus on their emotional and academic well-being, enabling them to progress and achieve to their

full potential. This role is student-facing with planned and impromptu student interactions, and close collaboration

with teachers is imperative to providing all round support. To lead group sessions effectively

both face to face and remotely is a key aspect of the job and experience in this would beneficial. A proactive approach and use of initiative are essential to the role.

In addition, you will be expected to contribute to college recruitment activities and the Enrichment programme.

The person

We are looking to recruit the right person. Attitude, values and mindset are critical features of our staff. We want staff who bring their genuine self to everything they do and want to be involved in every aspect of college life.  We are looking for Progress Team members whose ambition for those around them is unlimited and support is unconditional.

The college

The college has over 1400 students and 150 staff and is growing yearly.