Tutoring Plus Coordinator

**Who we are**

We’re a proudly Northern charity that provides tutoring in schools on a not-for-profit basis. Our mission is to _transform lives through tutoring_ - we offer subsidised, high-quality tutoring to young people who might otherwise not have access to a tutor, to support them to unlock their potential.

Working directly in partnership with Primary and Secondary schools across the Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and Leeds-Bradford city regions, we support pupils in Maths, English, and Science. We also work in Alternative Provision (AP) settings and with Looked After Children (LAC).

**About this role**

You will also have the opportunity to support the tutor recruitment and training process and help to ensure that it runs smoothly. You will maintain and improve systems for the benefit of all our tutors, including ongoing tutor support.

If you have solid relevant experience, have the best interests of young people at heart plus a desire to work with an innovative charity, then this could be the role for you.

**Main Functions**
- Advertise and allocate tuition to tutors, conduct induction meetings with tutors to determine any additional training needs for assignments and attend meetings with providers to set up and monitor on-going tuition assignments. This includes leading meetings in schools, alternative provision settings and in homes
- Recording, monitoring and approving tuition sessions and their outcomes (feedback and baseline/endpoint assessments) using The Tutor Trust’s sophisticated CRM
- Attend and occasionally lead partnership meetings with TLC, Prince’s Trust and other charities to discuss the progress of the projects and the children and families within it. This includes meeting with social workers and other key contacts
- Provide administrative support for The Tutoring Plus team in both internal and external meetings
- Assist with external communication
- Take part in general induction presentations and other events to promote the Tutor Trust both internally and externally
- Ensure that the appropriate Impact Data is collected from both tutors and providers. This enables our Quality and Impact Team to gather vital evidence of the progress children make when receiving tuition
- Provide timely and accurate reports on Tutoring Plus tuition progress for both team and external meetings
- Organise cover for tutors that are absent due to sickness, exams etc.
- Promote The Tutor Trust tuition services to AP and LAC providers across Greater Manchester, Merseyside and West Yorkshire.
- Help with preparation for The Tutor Trust events aimed at a range of stakeholders
- Be involved in the recruitment process for tutors, including short listing, interviewing and training
- Assist other staff to complete a variety of administrative tasks that enable the Trust to operate effectively and efficiently
- Any other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the post

**Person Specification**
- Skills_
- Educated to degree level or can demonstrate experience of administrative skills in a previous role (either paid or voluntary)
- Excellent communication skills with ability to establish a rapport and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and from all sectors
- The ability to work under pressure to cope with multiple demands and deadlines, to work fast and to a consistently high standard
- Be a team player but also able to work independently when required to do so
- Excellent organisational skills
- The ability to manage office systems and contact databases and to use them effectively
- Be able to write fluently, to think clearly and to grasp new concepts quickly.
- To be fully IT literate and able to pick up new skills quickly
- Attributes_
- Demonstrate a commitment to the goals and drivers behind the Tutor Trust
- Enthusiasm and ability to contribute to the successful development of the Tutor Trust
- A willingness to travel to meet with stakeholders across Greater Manchester
- Willingness to undergo DBS clearance and be committed to Safeguarding children
- Have strong organisational skills with a commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
- Be able to prioritise and manage tasks
- Experience of tuition/working in schools/working with young people is desirable but not essential

**To apply**

You must also complete the attached Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

Interviews to be held**:Tuesday 29th October 2024**

Start date: ASAP

**The Tutor Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.**

**All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.**

**The Tutor Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,960.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Sick pay