SEND FE Tutor – Maternity Cover

InFocus; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

InFocus is seeking a Tutor to provide personalized learning support for young individuals with complex needs. This role involves delivering tailored education programmes while collaborating with a dedicated team. Candidates may possess a teaching qualification or show a commitment to obtaining the requisite training. The supportive environment fosters professional growth and offers a rewarding experience.

Benefits

25 Days plus Bank Holidays

Occupational sick pay scheme

Paid medical appointments

Comprehensive training and development

Enhanced paternity leave

Enhanced maternity pay

Access to discounted shopping

On-site free parking

24-hour employee assistance programme

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND and complex needs desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to undertake the DET qualification during the first year.
• Dynamic and inspiring individual committed to supporting student learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke learning programmes for young people with vision impairments.
• Work under supervision of Pathway Leads and wider education leadership team.
• Support college improvement journey and ensure rich learning experiences.

Skills

Patience

Creativity

Communication

Education

Teaching qualification or QTS

DET (Diploma in Education and Training)

Job description

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We are looking for a Tutor to work with young people and young adults from 16-25 with vision impairments and a wide range of complex needs. Experience with SEND and complex needs is desirable but not essential – you may be looking to move from mainstream to special education for example or even from another sector altogether. As a Tutor, you will deliver bespoke learning programmes to our students and play a key role in securing their progress.

In terms of qualifications, you may already possess a teaching qualification or QTS, but this role is also open to candidates who are willing to undertake the DET (Diploma in Education and Training) qualification. You will be supported to complete this qualification during your first year in post.

As a Tutor, you will work under the supervision of one of our Pathway Leads and be supported by the wider education leadership team.

InFocus is an inspiring place to work, with a beautiful environment and a genuinely rewarding experience for all staff.

We would encourage you to visit us for a tour and we are more than happy to offer an informal chat if you live further afield.

About you

We are looking for a dynamic and inspiring individual who will be fully committed to supporting our college improvement journey and ensuring students have the richest learning experience possible. Working with people with such complex needs requires patience, creativity and a willingness to embrace joint working. Above all, we need someone who believes in an ambitious education for all.

You may be an experienced teacher or an individual with the desire to move into a teaching role and the commitment to do so. InFocus is a unique environment where every young person is different. The desire to work here is predicated on a recognition of the importance of learning at an individual level and the flexibility to move beyond more mainstream settings in terms of how learning is delivered.

Working pattern

22.2 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (to cover maternity leave)

How we say “thank you”

• 25 Days plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time hours)
• Occupational sick pay scheme from day one
• Paid medical appointments
• Comprehensive training and development
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Access to discounted shopping
• On-site free parking
• 24-hour employee assistance programme
• “Death in service” life assurance and group accident cover
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Contributory pension scheme for eligible staff

About our application process

When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification in the application pack and include information that shows your suitability for the role.

Please Note: Where you do not provide a supporting statement and a full and up to date CV, your application will not be considered.

If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted by the recruiting manager for a brief initial conversation to check suitability for the role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early when we receive a high volume of applicants.

Equality, diversity and safeguarding

We are a disability friendly employer and actively encourage candidates with a disability to apply. If you need support with completing your application form, please

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are conditional to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check (DBS), satisfactory medical check, references and evidence of the right to work in the UK.

Staff have a responsibility to inform InFocus of any conviction or prosecution that occurs whilst employed.

It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and adults at risk.

To be eligible for this position, we require candidates to either hold British citizenship or have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor applications from candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.