Study Programme Tutor

Job Title: Study Programme Tutor

Location: Lowestoft

Full Time: 08:30am – 16:30pm

Pay: £28,325.00-£36,048.97 per year

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

Tutors are responsible for the quality of delivery of teaching, learning & assessment to our Study Programme students and will plan and carry out assessment against National Occupational Standards, ensuring timely achievement of qualifications. The Study Programme consists of learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), many whom have Educational Health Care Plans (EHCPS) or who require additional support.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

* Plan, deliver and evaluate high quality study programmes in line with Awarding Organisation, funding bodies and Ofsted requirements.

* Ensure each student receives a robust initial assessment; results of these assessments are documented accurately and in detail in order to inform the ILP and RARPA framework.

* Work with students and tutors to create and update individual learning plans in line with individual and EHCP targets.

* Ensure all students across courses are registered with Awarding Bodies, all work assessed and IQA’d as required and that all students are certificated on successful completion of their programme.

* Place students on the correct level for maths and English, monitor progress and liaise with tutors to plan tests.

* Work with the tutor team to plan and develop resources

* Ensure you provide ongoing CEIAG for each student in line with their progression and transition plans.

* Ensure all student work is assessed and high-quality feedback is provided to support their ongoing skills development.

* Monitor student’s attendance, liaise with tutors and stakeholders to provide interventions where attendance drops below 85% Attend student of concern meetings and monitor/update spread sheet

* Ensure all programmes comply with ESFA guidance and government policy.

* Work with tutors and others to ensure all students receive their tutorial entitlement.

* Ensure all students receive relevant work experience in line with their planned programme of learning. Liaise with employers to ensure all students receive regular work place visits/reviews.

* Liaise with parents, carers and outside agencies regarding student progress on an ongoing basis as well as at internal open events.

* Keep up to date with and ensure that the highest standards of Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity practice are observed in the training area and work placements.

* Support continuous improvement as required by Awarding Bodies, funding organisation and Ofsted. Contribute to the completion of the SAR and QIP.

* Liaise with other members of staff by contributing to standardisation events and team meetings to develop assessment methods and resources.

* Liaise with Lead Body Verifiers and other external agencies as appropriate and report to Centre Manager on any new developments or requirements.

* Responsible for carrying out any personal care related activities for learners who require this support whilst in centre.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* The delivery of teaching, learning and development of high needs learners providing clear direction and information, enabling them to fulfill their potential ensuring individual set targets are met

* Delivering a variety of soft and hard skill courses to meet the needs of the target groups.

* Responsible for regularly reviewing and amending of training material in line with OFSTED and awarding body requirements

* To ensure adherence to Health & Safety (including Safe Learner concept), Code of Conduct policies, Equality and Diversity and that all learners are given fair access to opportunities.

* To actively promote and support an empowered open success culture.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

* Recent experience of working in an educational setting and delivering learning to students.

* Experience of developing programmes of study for young people who have experienced barriers to their lives and education.

* Experience of delivering Functional Skills maths and English

* Current knowledge and understanding of the FE sector

* Robust knowledge of Safeguarding, Prevent and Equality and Diversity

* Possession of a current driving license

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

* Minimum of a Level 3 Teaching Qualification and Minimum of level 2 functional skills or equivalent in maths and English

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