Lead Support Tutor
NSCG - Newcastle Campus
Staffordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £28,763 Pro Rata
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 6 December 2018
Job overview
Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme; Term-time only flexible working; Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
32.5 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks a year)
Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group is financially one of the strongest of its kind in the country with very high success rates, amongst the top 10% nationally.
We are looking for someone to work with the Curriculum Leaders and Additional Learning Support Co-ordinator to identify students who require additional support and then work with these students within class, 1:1 or in small groups as well as leading a team of Learning Support Assistants.
To be successful you will have a level 3 qualification in literacy and numeracy or be working towards one and have relevant support or teaching experience within the FE sector. In addition you will be able to co-ordinate and lead a team.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- To positively engage with curriculum area(s) to identify students who require additional support.
- To carry out Additional Support Initial Interviews for prospective and current students.
- To lead the associated Learning Support Assistants in the delivery of support within class ensuring effective utilisation of Learning Support Assistants through timetabling, support and guidance.
- To deliver support within class, through 1:1 and small group sessions
Engage in core duties including planning, preparation, developing and preparing adapted learning materials, marking, monitoring and tracking of student progress, preparing reports, attending appropriate meetings.
Required Skills and Experience:
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Has a level 3 qualification in Literacy and numeracy.
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Has relevant support/teaching experience within the FE Sector.
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Has a good understanding of roles and responsibilities of Learning Support Assistants.
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Has a good knowledge of learning and physical difficulties/disabilities and the best approaches for working with learners with difficulties/disabilities.
What’s in it for you?
The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes:
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Local Government Pension Scheme
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Term-time only flexible working
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Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
How to apply
To apply for the role of Lead Support Tutor, please click on ‘Apply’ and complete an online application form.
The closing date for completed applications is Thursday 6th December 2018.
Interview date Monday 17th December 2018
About NSCG - Newcastle Campus
- NSCG - Newcastle Campus
- Knutton Lane, Newcastle under Lyme
- Staffordshire
- ST5 2GB
- United Kingdom
Newcastle-Under-Lyme College is a mixed, non-denominational further education college in Staffordshire, serving students from the age of 16 and above. The further education college, situated in Newcastle under Lyme has approximately 3,800 full time learners on site every year, along with 2,600 part time or adult learners.
Newcastle-Under-Lyme College opened in 1986 and in 2010, moved to a £60 million campus. In 2015, a £5.5 million performing arts centre opened, while an outdoor learning centre built the following year. The college works closely with LEGO Education to help support learners and teachers and has invested £60,000 in a LEGO Education Innovation Studio. Other facilities include The Gordon Banks Sports Centre, which features a 24 station gym, a media theatre, fashion studio and a hair and beauty training salon. In 2013 it was identified as good by Ofsted.
Chair of Governors
George Stonier
Values and vision
Newcastle-Under-Lyme College wants to provide all students with a challenging and inspiring learning environment where they can fulfil their potential. The college holds high standards for students to ensure that it continues to thrive as a learning provider for the community and wants to maintain it's position as the ‘College of first choice’ in North Staffordshire. The college believes that ‘every student matters’ and works to make sure that individuals feel supported and valued throughout their time at the college. A wide range of enrichment activities are on offer for students to get involved in and further their college experience, including social activities, work experience and volunteering opportunities
Ofsted
“Teachers develop learners’ employability skills well. The college has a town centre shop, which learners use to display and sell their work. For instance, foundation learners produce and price cards, decorations and other artefacts for sale.”
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