Progress Tutor - Foundation Learning (Full time, Part Time and/or Sessional)

Loughborough College; Burton on the Wolds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK seeks a dynamic Progress Tutor to support level 1 learners. The role involves managing a case load of students and delivering tutorial support to enhance their development and skills. Candidates should have a level 3 qualification and experience in education. The position offers a competitive pension, on-site parking, and inclusive employment policies. Flexibility in working arrangements is available.

Benefits

A competitive pension scheme

On-site parking

Subsidised nursery fees

Additional annual leave available

Fantastic CPD resources

Well-being hours

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational setting is essential.
• Ability to work effectively in a large cross-curricular team.
• Strong planning and administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support level 1 learners to achieve their potential.
• Deliver personal, social, and development aspects of the tutorial programme.
• Manage and coach a case load of learners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Behaviour management

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic Progress Tutor to join the team and support our level 1 learners to achieve their full potential and progress to their next steps. The curriculum area has over 300 learners on a wide range of level 1 foundation learning programmes and specialist provision. This role is being considered for a full time (Term Time Only), part time and/or sessional basis. The successful candidate will manage and coach a case load of learners in partnership with curriculum, other progress tutors and staff. They will be responsible for delivering the personal, social and development aspect of the tutorial programme along with sessions to develop their transferable skills such as team building, communication and confidence. You will deliver inspiring tutorial support to ensure all students are supported to succeed through the delivery of high quality and challenging learning experiences.

The ideal candidate will have very strong interpersonal and organisational skills, patience, strong communication and work effectively in a large cross-curricular team. You will possess excellent planning and administration skills and be able to work to deadlines. You should also be able to foster independent thinking and manage behaviour effectively. A level 3 qualification and experience in an educational setting are essential for this role. For those candidates wanting to start a career in teaching this is a perfect route in. The college will support you in acquiring a teaching qualification and you will gain the knowledge and experience of teaching through the role.

The College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award. We actively encourage applications who are current under-represented and where we are using positive action under the Equality Act. We welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

Benefits

• A competitive pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Subsidised nursery fees
• Additional annual leave available
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Well-being hours
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds. We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.

The successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College a subsidiary company of Loughborough College Group. The terms and conditions of employment offered by the Leicestershire College are different to those of Loughborough College Group. Please note that employees of the Leicestershire College are based across Loughborough College Group campuses. Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.