Progress Tutor
The Sixth Form Bolton
Bolton
- £25,185 - £29,864 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 28 November 2022
Job overview
Term-Time Only
36.25 hours Per Week, 7.25 hours per day in conjunction with the timetable
The Sixth Form Bolton, has an exciting opportunity for a supportive, student focussed individual to join our Pastoral Team as a Progress Tutor.
The Progress Tutor role delivers support and pastoral care to students across the College encompassing taught tutorial sessions, interventions, managing student conduct and the provision of in course and post exam support and advice.
In addition, the post will undertake the following duties:
- Providing high quality 1-1 support to a cohort of tutees
- Identifying students that would benefit from specialist mentoring
- Delivering workshops to support Literacy and numeracy skill development
- Supporting and assisting with career planning, UCAS applications and applications for training or employment
A full overview of the duties can be found in the Job Description.
As one of the highest performing colleges in the North West, The Sixth Form Bolton has a key focus on teaching, learning and assessment. All learners are encouraged to achieve their full potential both academically and personally and we welcome applications from individuals who support this ideal and want to develop a holistic understanding of the education framework.
We can offer you:
- A modern friendly working environment with excellent facilities
- A competitive salary, ranging from £25,185 to £29,864 (dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per year (plus statutory), remuneration for which is incorporated into the salary figure quoted above.
- Membership of an occupational pension scheme (Employer Contribution Rate currently 23.4%)
- Structured professional development opportunities and involvement in regular college inset workshops
- Subsidised Parking (currently fully subsidised)
- Complimentary Hot Beverages
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff Wellbeing Events and Services
A job description and person specification are available. Please note that only applicants who meet the criteria of the person specification will be considered. The recruitment process will comprise of a task and a personal interview.
The closing date for applications is Monday 28th November 2022.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 7th December 2022.
The start date for this post is anticipated to be as soon as possible.
Application Details
All applicants must complete the sixth form’s application form via our website https://www.bolton-sfc.ac.uk/the-college/vacancies/progress-tutor-3/
Please ensure you read the job description and person specification fully prior to making your application, this will be used as part of the shortlisting process to ensure your application meets the ‘Essential’ requirements of the post.
The Sixth Form Bolton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The Sixth Form Bolton welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.
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About The Sixth Form Bolton
Welcome to our careers site
We are delighted that you are considering applying to join our fantastic team of staff here at The Sixth Form Bolton!
The college occupies a Town Centre location providing easy access to the excellent North West motorway infrastructure and good public transport links with the rail station and bus interchange being within a few minutes’ walk of the college. Also available are the amenities of a vibrant and developing Town Centre which has embarked on a long term and ambitious regeneration plan (Vision 2030) to attract business and investment to the Borough, match workforce skills with modern opportunities and employment and build on the towns current assets to further develop a vibrant and exciting place to live, work and study.
The Sixth Form Bolton is one of the highest performing colleges in the North West of England. We are a focused, highly ambitious community in which staff and students treat one another with care and respect, combining traditional values of discipline and good manners with contemporary best practice in teaching and technology. With a college roll of around 1700 students there are plans for further expansion due to the College’s success, growing reputation and increased applications.
The college experienced an excellent inspection in October 2023 which strengthened its ‘Good’ Ofsted grading with observations of high quality educational provision and high levels of student attendance and motivation.
To maintain the support and ongoing success of our student outcomes, we have a relentless focus on continuing to improve the quality of teaching, learning and assessment and we have a fabulous team of colleagues who give up an extraordinary amount of time to support their students and their fellow members of staff. The dedication and attention to quality they exhibit is what makes our college so successful.
The curriculum offered is predominantly Level 3 provision of A Levels and Vocational A Level programmes with around 95% of students studying at advanced level. Each year around 75% of students progress to university and this commitment to a truly comprehensive ideal characterises the college. To support this progress to Higher Education, the Honours programme is unique to The Sixth Form Bolton. It offers our students a distinctive set of opportunities for academic achievement and personal development designed to give them the competitive edge they need when applying for the highest quality courses and the most prestigious universities in the country. As a result of this additional support, our alumni includes students who have progressed to many of the UK’s top universities including Oxford and Durham.
Academies in Theatre, Sport and Science further enhance studies and help develop essential skills associated with each discipline. The College has partnerships with Bolton Cricket League supported by the Lancashire Cricket Board and we also work in association with the Octagon Theatre Bolton which is a highly respected regional theatre currently undergoing a redevelopment programme to ensure its ongoing provision of quality productions and accessibility for all.
As well as providing a range of opportunities for those students enrolled at the college, as part of our strategy on inclusion and working in the wider community we have fantastic links with local secondary schools, offering taster days and workshops to Year 10/11 pupils who may be undecided or unaware of their future opportunities to continue their studies. There is also an established and extremely successful RAY programme (Raising Aspirations in Youth) which is designed to equip more able Year 9 and 10 pupils with the necessary skills to excel in their studies and this is led by our dedicated staff with sessions, events and workshops held regularly on college premises.
With a collective focus on ensuring that every student achieves their personal best, the college aims to create a culture and ethos which promotes initiative, curiosity, confidence and independence in all our learners. This aim is supported by the many college wide activities and events that all students participate in and which supports experiences of the world of work, offers opportunities to debate topical subjects and encourages students to come together to raise money and awareness for the many local and national charity events that take place throughout the year.
The Sixth Form Bolton is a wonderful place to work and we welcome applications from those who share our vision and drive for excellence as we aspire to provide outstanding care, outstanding education and outstanding opportunities.
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