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Learning Support Tutor – Music Production Specialism

Learning Support Tutor – Music Production Specialism

Big Creative Training Ltd

Waltham Forest

  • £16,353 per year
  • Quick apply
  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
31 October 2022

Job overview

We are looking for an outstanding learning support tutor with a Music Production specialism to join our team based in Walthamstow, East London. The successful candidate will have maths and English at GCSE grade “C” or “4” or above (or level 2), and will have experience of working within a similar setting. They must also be well versed in Music Production/Performance.

Key tasks

●Support learners to attend and be punctual and promote independent learning

●Support learners with any barriers to their learning, helping them with comprehension of instructions and work briefs

●Encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning and promoting development of self-esteem

●Support learners to proofread written work and revise spelling, punctuation and grammar

●Support the lead tutor to ensure learners achieve the qualifications and have an exciting, fully rounded programme of study that enables them to progress

●Feed in to the support plans to ensure learner progress is supported and recorded

●Record academic progress and reinforce positive behaviour

●Ensure learners are retained, achieve their qualifications and progress

●To collaborate with the lead tutor in order to refine lesson plans to suit the needs and learning styles of the learners with additional needs

●To plan, develop, and deliver personalised learning resources tailored to learners’ needs

●To invigilate exams according to learners’ access arrangement needs

●To set weekly and monthly targets for the learner to feed into their ILP

●Parent/ Carer communication - Half termly report

●Notes typed up on learners progress towards targets

●Communication with tutor regarding progress and planning and set new targets

 

Desired qualities

●Proven track record of supporting learners with additional learning needs

●Conscientious team player with a positive outlook and a keen eye for detail

●The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing young people

●Proficient in English and maths

●Vocational proficiency in Music, Media, Gaming, Animation, Art and Design, Performing Arts, Event or English and Maths

  

Music Production specific

·An ability to use DAW software (Logic Pro X, FL or Ableton)

·An understanding of structure & arrangement 

·An understanding of Audio Effects (EQ, Compression, Reverb, Delay ect.)

·Ability to support learners in technical terms & definitions 

·Knowledge of how to record within a recording studio 

·Live sound engineering experience would also be preferable

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About Big Creative Training Ltd

+44 20 3873 5800

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Welcome 

Welcome to Big Creative Training (BCT). We opened in 1999 to offer courses to disadvantaged young people and those not engaged in education, and while this is still at the very heart of what we do, we now provide courses to learners from all backgrounds and at all levels. We offer access to opportunities in the creative and cultural industries such as games design, media, music production and performance, and performing arts. 

BCT has been operating for more than 20 years and we are still incredibly passionate about supporting our learners and transforming their lives. We work with them to develop their talent, increase their life chances and provide access to resources and opportunities to ensure achievement and progression in their chosen career paths. 

Our people are also at the very heart of what we do and I would love for you to bring your unique talents and passions to our friendly and welcoming community. We are committed to inclusivity, diversity and ensuring full equality of opportunity for staff. We therefore actively invite applications from people of all backgrounds.

Ben Jolly 

Co-founder and Director

If you’d like to speak with me about BCT and what it might be like to work with us please feel free to call me on 07834 182 380 or email ben.jolly@bigcreative.education


Mission and values

DEVELOP TALENT / TRANSFORM LIVES / CREATE CAREERS

The vision for Big Creative Training is to produce motivated, work ready young people, able to progress directly into apprenticeships, higher education, employment and enterprise in the UK’s creative economy. 

We champion diversity in the creative sector and work with the industry to support all young people, whatever their background, to gain employment and benefit from the same opportunities as their peers. 

To do this we have prioritised five key principles: 

1. Equal access for all

All learners and staff will be treated equally according to their race, religion and belief, gender or sexual orientation. 

2. Holistic curriculum

The curriculum at Big Creative Training is based on the creative industries, with a focus on applied learning, the development of core skills in English and maths, and personal and social development. 

3. Highly skilled staff

Big Creative Training staff are dual professionals with great teaching experience, as well as many years of experience and success of working within the creative sector. 

4. Progression routes for all

Progression routes are bespoke and personalised for all young people who attend Big Creative Training, with routes available into HE, apprenticeships and creative careers. 

5. High employer involvement 

Big Creative Training is driven by the involvement of high profile and cutting edge employers, influencing and shaping the curriculum and our staff and learner experience. 


Here are some more great reasons to work at BCT 

1. Supportive, developmental environment with a creative and innovative approach to education

2. Be part of a successful and expanding organisation which has grown to more than 500 full time learners with further growth imminent 

3. A new campus is under development with ongoing investment in facilities and resources across all areas

4. Lots of opportunities for internal career progression through organisational growth

5. In-house fully accredited teacher training and a range of ongoing professional development opportunities

6. Pension for all staff, with above average employer contribution

7. Healthcare cash plan


To find out more about BCT and our approach to education please see www.bigcreative.education

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