Alternative Curriculum Provision College Tutor (Temporary minimum of six months)
The Canterbury Academy
Kent
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £18000 to £21000 pro rata (Depending on experience and qualification)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 18 October 2019
Job overview
College Tutor
City and Coastal College is a division of The Canterbury Academy Trust that provides alternative curriculum provision and intervention opportunities for young people who are struggling to cope with mainstream education. The provision caters for young people that attend The Canterbury Academy, but is also responsible for the area-wide alternative curriculum for an agreed number of students, who are referred by local schools and a placement agreed. In Years 7-9, this is usually for an agreed length of time, referred to as, respite, although in Years 10 and 11, it can be for a longer time period, as the students are able to work towards GCSE and equivalent qualifications.
City and Coastal College exists to provide opportunities for young people, that they otherwise would not get at their mainstream school and to enable them to progress, not only in education, but in life in general. A dedicated and passionate team of staff, work tirelessly with the young people, to ensure that their needs are met. At times, this is with the support of other professional agencies, with whom, the college boasts excellent working relationships.
It is intended that the post holder will work mainly in The City and Coastal College, although they could be deployed in any part of the Academy.
We are seeking a College Tutor.
The successful applicant will be hard working, caring, creative and innovative with the ability to inspire young people to achieve in all aspects of the curriculum.
The role will be to lead lessons with small groups and on a 1:1 basis with secondary age pupils within an alternative curriculum provision setting. Excellent behaviour management skills are essential and previous experience in an alternative curriculum provision/ PRU or challenging school would be desirable.
The successful applicant will have proven ability to work to their own initiative and be able to;
demonstrate an good understanding of the needs of students with challenging behaviours and additional educational needs
demonstrate knowledge and competency in approaches to managing challenging behaviours.
organise and manage an appropriate learning environment and plan teaching and learning objectives to ensure student progress and development
act as a role model and establish a clear framework for discipline in line with the college’s policies
collect and input data, as appropriate, in order to monitor individual student progress
work collaboratively with Teachers and other staff
evidence wider commitment to the needs of the school, e.g. delivering extracurricular activities, mentoring.
If you share our passion for ensuring high standards for all, if you believe that every learner matters" and have the ambition to help maximise opportunities for young people, we would very much like to hear from you.
This will be a term time plus ten additional days appointment.
Applications will be assessed in order of receipt and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received. Please apply as soon as possible.
The Canterbury Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. These posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, two satisfactory references, an adequate pre-employment health check and verification of the right to work in the UK.
Further information about this post can be obtained from Mr Dom Etheridge, HR Director at recruitment@canterbury.kent.sch.uk Telephone 01227 463971.
About The Canterbury Academy
As a result of our imaginative partnership with Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, The Canterbury Academy can offer the children and community of Canterbury and East Kent a genuine comprehensive option. The Canterbury Academy is a ‘school for all the talents’ which strives for excellence in 4 areas: academic study, practical learning, performing arts and sport. The students at The Canterbury Academy benefit from the impressive resources and facilities at The Canterbury Campus creating ‘a wealth of opportunity’ and enable us to provide ‘as much as possible, as often as possible, for as many as possible’.
Please have a look at our website. If you would like to contact us please do so. If you would like to arrange a visit, you will be most welcome to come and have a look around.
Middle SchoolThe Middle School, for students in years 7, 8 and 9, supports the transition from Primary to Secondary education by providing dedicated staffing, areas for our new Year 7 students and support and guidance. It also prepares them for examinations and qualifications in the Senior School.
Senior SchoolThe Senior School at The Canterbury Academy provides for students in Years 10 and 11. It supports the transition from the Middle School and continues to prepare students for GCSE examinations and progression into our Sixth Form and Further Education
The Canterbury Primary School
We are a popular, happy and friendly school which is set in spacious grounds within The Canterbury Academy Trust campus. We are close to the city but have unrivalled facilities in our state-of-the-art school, which was opened in September 2015.
We believe that every child walks with genius and is good at something. We strive in improving their life chances and helping within the community.
Our aim is to provide as much as possible, as often as possible, for as many as possible so that our children leave as confident individuals, proud of what they have achieved and are ready for their next stage of learning.
At our school, the children really do come first. Children and staff alike are encouraged to achieve their person best within a friendly, caring and nurturing environment.
Visitors are welcome to come and meet the staff and see in person the facilities available.
The Canterbury Academy Sixth Form
The Sixth Form at The Canterbury Academy has over 600 students and is one of the largest in the county. Year 12 students transition from year 11 at The Canterbury Academy and from a wide selection of schools around Kent. Students here will benefit from specialist teachers, a dedicated team of Sixth Form staff and specialist facilities for Sixth Form students.
Students belong to one of our four colleges; Academic, Vocational, Sport of Performing Arts and can study a wide range of courses in combination, such as BTEC and A-Levels together. We are able to be flexible and create bespoke timetables for our students, which allows students a lot more choice and variety in their study. Students can also join one of our elite academies in either sport or performing arts.
Students at The Canterbury Academy benefit from a dedicated Sixth Form centre where they have a social space, an independent study computer room, a supported study computer room and university-style lecture theatre. Students also have use of other dedicated computer rooms in the main school, a careers library, a gym and a café.
University is an appropriate destination for some students and increasing numbers progress to university. A planned programme of information, advice and guidance is offered to all our students, including personal statement writing, UCAS support and information regarding university fees.
We place great emphasis on CPD. In fact, this is a great place to enhance your skills and broaden your experience. There is an excellent induction and in house development programme. Moreover, we are committed to a ‘greenhouse culture’; we seek to appoint people with potential and then develop them. All staff here are entitled to performance management linked to personalised development within our professional framework. A lot of our staff will be internally promoted after 2 or 3 years and many go on to senior promoted posts elsewhere. In recent years staff have gone on to assistant and deputy headships.
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