PSHE Educator

MidKent College; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a permanent full-time Progress & Performance Tutor to engage and inspire students through high-quality learning. The role involves delivering tutorials, supporting students' transition into employment or Higher Education, and ensuring safeguarding practices are followed. Ideal candidates will have experience in education and possess excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a teaching role or in education support.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by students in modern Britain.
• Ability to use various technologies for learning enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted programs to help students progress into employment or Higher Education.
• Provide individual catch-ups and support to address welfare concerns.
• Collaborate with safeguarding team to ensure compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to engage and inspire students

Knowledge of safeguarding practices

Experience in delivering tutorials

Experience in supporting students' progress

Job description

We are seeking one permanent full-time Progress & Performance Tutor, as well as a temporary tutor to provide maternity cover for this role. You will take responsibility for engaging and inspiring students by delivering high-quality learning, tutorials, and PSHE & RSE subjects, supporting their progress into employment or Higher Education. This includes developing their skills for independence, educating them to safeguard themselves against relevant challenges in modern Britain, monitoring progress, undertaking safeguarding duties, and helping them access College support services.

Closing date for application will be the 17th August and interview will be held on the 27th August.

Duties

The following is an indication of the type and level of the main priorities expected of this role as directed by your line manager and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties or tasks:

• Deliver the skills students need to progress into employment or Higher Education, supporting their personal and academic growth through planned target setting. Deliver group tutorial programmes of up to 30 students, covering safeguarding, relationships, employability, sustainability, drug and alcohol awareness, vaping, health and well-being etc., and raising aspirations to help them develop and prepare for the workplace.
• Deliver learning using relevant technologies, assessing and providing feedback to students to the required standards, acting as a reference point for additional individual support, continuously developing tutorials to ensure they are engaging and meet the needs of the students.
• Maintain excellent communication with students, College staff and parents / carers using varied means including ProMonitor.
• Conduct one-to-one sessions with students to review their progress, provide general catch-ups, and address any welfare concerns, these sessions will ensure students feel supported and have the guidance they need to stay on track with their personal, academic, and career goals.
• Work collaboratively with the safeguarding team, adhering to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines and liaise with wider College support services, ensuring that all practices align with compliance requirements to provide a safe and supportive environment for students.
• Monitor students progress, supporting their academic performance, soft skills development, and UCAS applications as needed, maintaining an overview of their overall performance, including attendance, preparation, submission of work, and other factors affecting their journey.
  
  

Liaise and network with internal College departments, senior staff and other relevant staff, including participating in and contributing to College marketing activities such as external events, open days and visits.

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