Casual Tutor – Virtual School

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath & North East Somerset Council's Virtual School is seeking casual ESOL/EAL Tutors to deliver bespoke English language tuition to Children Looked After (CLA) and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC).

Tuition may be delivered online or in-person and will be tailored to the needs of individuals or small groups. The role includes monitoring progress, providing reports, and contributing to wider educational planning within the Virtual School.

Qualifications

• Experienced ESOL/EAL teacher or tutor able to tailor tuition to individual learners or small groups.
• Commitment to supporting vulnerable young people and progressing language skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke English language tuition online or in person.
• Monitor learner progress and provide periodic reports.
• Contribute to wider educational planning within the Virtual School.

Skills

ESOL/EAL teaching

Job description

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose - to improve people's lives.

Join our Virtual School team as a Casual Tutor and help young people build the language skills, confidence and opportunities they need for the future!

About the Team

Bath & North East Somerset Virtual School is a knowledgeable and supportive team dedicated to improving educational outcomes for Children Looked After (CLA) and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC).

Working as part of the Virtual School, you will contribute to wider educational planning where required and play an important role in supporting vulnerable young people who may have experienced disrupted education, trauma, displacement and other barriers to learning.

About the Role

Bath & North East Somerset Virtual School is seeking Casual ESOL/EAL Teachers/Tutors to support Children Looked After (CLA) and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC).

This rewarding role involves delivering bespoke English language tuition to young people. You will help learners develop their English language skills, build confidence and progress into education and training.

Tuition may be delivered online or in person and will be tailored to meet the individual needs of each learner or small group. The role also includes monitoring progress, providing reports and contributing to wider educational planning where required.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of vulnerable young people as part of a knowledgeable and supportive Virtual School team.

About You

You will be an experienced ESOL/EAL Teacher or Tutor with the ability to deliver bespoke English language tuition tailored to individual learners or small groups.

You will be committed to supporting vulnerable young people, helping them develop their English language skills, build confidence and progress into education and training. You will be able to monitor progress, provide reports and work collaboratively with the wider Virtual School team to support positive educational outcomes.

Interview date: TBC

No Agencies Please.

*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council's at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

About Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose - to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer - find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced/Basic DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.