Post 16 Tutor

Gosforth Academy; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Gosforth Academy is seeking a Sixth Form Tutor to mentor Post 16 students, monitor attendance and progress, and deliver tutorials with a strong focus on pastoral care. You will support students with UCAS and other destination applications and collaborate on disciplinary and intervention strategies.

The role requires empathy, effective communication, and a commitment to inclusion, working within a dedicated Sixth Form team to help students succeed.

Qualifications

• Relate well to pupils and adults in a school setting.
• Understand pastoral care, progression planning and safeguarding.
• Organise and motivate students; work as part of a team.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents and colleagues.
• Strong ICT skills and ability to use tech to support learning.
• Respond positively to unexpected problems and adapt.
• Knowledge of Post 16 progression routes and options.
• Drive to secure best outcomes for students of all abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutorial/mentoring for Post 16 students.
• Monitor attendance and progress of Post 16 students.
• Deliver tutorials and provide pastoral support.
• Support UCAS or other destination applications.
• Contribute to disciplinary and intervention strategies.
• Support the Post 16 Management Team in their work.

Skills

Relate well to children and adults

Pastoral, progression and safeguarding

Organise, lead and motivate students

Communication with students, parents &

Excellent ICT skills

Respond to unexpected problems

Post 16 issues & progression routes

Drive to secure outcomes for all

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Sixth Form Tutor Team. Duties will include having tutorial/mentoring responsibilities for Post 16 Students. They will monitor attendance and progress, deliver tutorials and pastoral care, support students with their UCAS or other destination applications and help them to succeed. They will be involved in the disciplinary and intervention strategies implemented by the team. The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate an interest in young people and feel empathy with their needs and concerns. They will communicate effectively and sensitively with students to support their learning, promoting inclusion and acceptance of all students in our Sixth Form. They will also support the work of the Post 16 Management Team.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

1. Ability to relate well to children and adults and in particular able to establish positive relationships with pupils
2. A clear understanding of pastoral, progression and safeguarding
3. Ability to organise, lead and motivate students and to work constructively as part of a team
4. Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and colleagues
5. Excellent ICT skills and the proven ability to use them effectively to support learning
6. Ability to respond positively and effectively to unexpected problems and situations
7. A working knowledge of Post 16 issues, progression routes Post 18.
8. A relentless drive to secure the best possible outcomes for students of all abilities

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

1. A competitive salary- as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
2. Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
3. An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
4. Enthusiastic and motivated students
5. An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
6. A school with its community at heart
7. Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.