Progress Tutor
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The Vacancy
Progress Tutor – Multiple Positions
4 Posts (GCSE English or Maths)
1 Post (Functional English and Maths)
Salary £25,830
37 hours per week – part time contracts will be considered
Fixed Term Contract until 31st July 2023
The Role
Following the interruption to learning caused by COVID-19 the Government provided schools and colleges with funding to provide small group catch-up sessions for students who have experienced disruption to their studies.
At The Sheffield College, Progress Tutors provide face-to-face small group support for 16-19 Study Programme students who have not achieved a grade 5 or above in GCSE English and/or maths, or who are experiencing difficulties relating to the disruption to their vocational studies.
Reporting to the Tuition Fund Project Manager this is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated and energetic team, supporting students in small group catch-up sessions.
Key responsibilities
Work with assigned GCSE English Language or maths classes/vocational areas, making appointments for small group tuition with students outside their programmed study hours.
Identify the learning needs of students and agree/define appropriate learning objectives.
Identify students in your caseload who are not attending sessions, chase attendance, liaising with a range of academic and support staff where appropriate and necessary.
Keep detailed records of the small group tuition delivery, including attendance, engagement and progress.
Ensure sessions are well planned, focused and are targeting skills gaps.
Contribute to the culture of action research and critical reflection within the wider English and maths teams.
Skills and Qualifications
- At least A level or equivalent qualification in English or maths, or educated to degree level (in a related subject), or be able to demonstrate relevant experience and ability.
- Thorough knowledge of the theories and principles of one or more of the key subjects, as well as sound understanding of pedagogy concepts.
- Skilled in the use of relevant IT packages.
- Able to engage the interest and enthusiasm of students and inspire them to learn
Benefits
We offer a wide selection of benefits in return for the work that you will do, such as
- Continuing Professional Development
- Excellent holiday allowance, 25 days plus public holidays
- Excellent pension package, South Yorkshire Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work, Car hire, Healthcare schemes plus others
- Flexible working
- TOTUM card with great offers and discounts
Next Steps
Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 22nd November
Closing Date: Monday 21st November
Interview Date: w/c 28th November
As an Investors in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Also, as a Disability Confident Leader we are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee.
We are an employer who are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures.
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The Company
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Our Values
Diversity
Inclusion
Engagement
Meet our Senior Team
The Sheffield College is a Further Education Corporation under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992. Our Mission as a college is to transform lives through learning. Our Senior Team are the people who are ultimately responsible for making this happen.
Angela Foulkes
Andrew Hartley
Martin Harrison
Paul Simpson
Mark Pearson
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