PERSONAL TUTOR
Department: Health & Social Care
Location: Stafford College
Hours: Part-time, 22.2 per week (52 weeks per year)
Salary: £26,759 - £29,236 pro rata per annum (£16,055 - £17,541 actual)
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections.
Personal Tutors will support students and measure the impact of tutorials, through identification of student strengths, aspirations and needs. You will agree and monitor targets to facilitate progress in both academic and personal goals, relative to their starting point. This position would also suit someone currently working in a Teaching Assistant role and/or recent graduates who are considering a career in teaching.
You will deliver a variety of group tutorials that will support the students with their personal development and wellbeing. The College considers its tutorial system to be a vital element in the support, engagement and retention of students. As a Personal Tutor you will be a central contact for the student and will actively promote pastoral support from enrolment and right through to the end of the 'student journey'.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. To make contact with parents/guardians/carers of tutees within the first 6 weeks of the new academic year and throughout the course, to introduce your role, discuss progress, issues and attendance etc.
2. To effectively utilise the College monitoring system to implement appropriate support and take action at an early stage.
3. To provide support to students with personal, domestic or social difficulties and where appropriate to signpost them to additional support within or outside the College.
4. To promote effective achievement and retention through the target setting and review process using their ILP (Individual Learning Plan) and through effective 1:1s.
5. To conduct effective tutorial activities.
6. To promote acceptable learner behaviour, attendance, punctuality and progress.
7. To liaise with Curriculum and Support Staff and inform the appropriate manager where a learner's place may be at risk and to ensure appropriate support is in place.
8. To prepare references on learners for potential employers, higher education establishments and other bodies.
9. To support students in the application process to university and in particular the drafting of UCAS personal statements.
Required Skills and Experience:
1. Experience of working in a tutor capacity role or equivalent (Desirable).
2. Holds English & Maths GCSE or equivalent.
3. Able to develop a good rapport with 16 - 19 year old learners both in a group situation and on a one-to-one basis.
4. Experience of working with Higher Education / UCAS application processes (Desirable).
What's in it for you?
The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:
1. Employer Pension contributions - up to £7,718 (Local Government Pension Scheme).
2. 24 days (pro rata) annual leave per year, rising to 30 following 5 years' service PLUS bank holidays and Christmas closure.
3. Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice).
4. Health-related benefits including a subsidised Health Scheme.
5. Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
6. Free Parking.
7. On site restaurant and FREE early morning tea/coffee and toast.
How to apply
To apply for the role of Personal Tutor, please click 'Apply Now' to complete an online application form. The closing date for completed applications is Sunday 8th December 2024.
This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
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