Progress Tutor

St John Rigby College; Orrell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

St John Rigby College in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Progress Tutor to support and monitor students, delivering a tutorial programme to improve learning and study skills for academic progress.

You will manage a caseload, track attendance and wellbeing, liaise with parents and carers, and address safeguarding concerns as needed. Tenure is permanent, term-time only, 39 weeks, with a pro rata salary.

Responsibilities

• Support and monitor students individually and in groups to deliver a tutorial programme.
• Help students focus on learning and study skills to achieve academic progress.
• Track attendance, achievement and wellbeing; liaise with parents and carers.
• Manage safeguarding concerns successfully.

Job description

As a Progress Tutor, you will support and monitor students, working with them individually and in groups, to deliver a tutorial programme to help students focus on their learning and study skills, enabling them to make academic progress to achieve their full potential. You will be responsible for the progress, performance and wellbeing of a caseload of students, taking measures to assist them in exceeding their target grades. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with young people and have the ability to liaise with parents and carers to establish positive relationships with students. You will track and monitor student attendance, achievement and retention, as well as managing safeguarding concerns successfully.

At SJR we value work-life balance and the wellbeing of our employees and will endeavour to support flexible working arrangements where possible, whilst ensuring the operational needs of the College are met. We promote equality of opportunity and embrace diversity. The College is accredited as a Disability Confident Employer and is an accredited member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.

St John Rigby College offers a wide range of academic and vocational courses at all levels in a highly supportive and caring environment to approximately 1500 full-time students aged 16-18. We welcome applications from people who are keen to work with us to deliver educational excellence at all levels.

In January 2024 the College retained its Ofsted "outstanding" judgement with inspectors commenting; "students are highly motivated to achieve" They embody the culture of kindness, mutual respect and high expectation that permeate the college". In December 2023, the "outstanding" inspection report from the Catholic Schools Inspectorate began with; "St John Rigby College is a joyful, happy and supportive community."

Tenure - Permanent, Term Time Only, plus one week. This equates to 39 weeks in the year, 38 of which are worked in conjunction with the academic year. The remaining 5 days will be worked at an agreed time

Salary/grade - SP 11 to 15 of the Sixth Form Colleges Support Staff Pay Spine (currently £28,634-£32,199 pro rata, per annum, actual salary £24,532 - £27,586 per annum).