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Progress Tutor - Mat leave cover

Progress Tutor - Mat leave cover

Richard Huish College

Somerset

  • £21,258 - £23,522 per year
  • Expiring soon
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Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
27.8.24
Apply by:
8 May 2024

Job overview

Richard Huish Sixth Form College and has a strong reputation regionally in its offer of a wide range of A level and vocational courses in Taunton and the surrounding areas in Somerset.

Richard Huish College is excited to announce the opportunity to become one of our Progress Tutors, who contribute to our highly successful student pastoral provision.

The successful candidate will form part of the bespoke tutorial programme, which emphasises the importance of a broad education, ambitious student progression and positive health and wellbeing.

The main focus of each Progress Tutors role is the delivery of the tutorial programme to a number of tutor groups. The management of these tutor groups will be the responsibility of the Progress Tutors and will include supporting and guiding individual tutees. It will also involve the supervision of some study time for each tutor group every week. Other key duties will include liaising with the Careers and Progression team, academic staff and other support staff in order to ensure that our students achieve their very best. 

Richard Huish is a welcoming, supportive and exciting place to work, which promotes a culture of respect and high aspirations for both staff and students.

We see this as an and exciting time in the College’s provision and look forward to welcoming equally enthusiastic and dynamic candidates.

·        Hours: 37hrs per week, term time only plus 1 week (40 weeks)

·        Salary: £23,585 - £26,097 FTE Point 7-11 on the Support Staff Scale (actual salary £21,258-£23,522) depending on experience

·        Contract: full time, fixed term, maternity leave cover up to one year

·        Start date: 27th August 2024

·        Closing date: 9am on the 8th May 2024

·        Interview: Wednesday 15th May 2024

To apply for this position, please complete the online application form and use the supporting statement box to explain how your values, knowledge, experience, skills and abilities meet the requirements of the Job Description.

Please provide a full employment history since leaving education and explain any gaps in your employment history and include dates. CVs and incomplete application forms will not be accepted.

Please read the application guidance notes and the Principals letter to applicants.

Richard Huish College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

These posts require a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure.

We actively promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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About Richard Huish College

Richard Huish College is a Sixth Form College situated in Taunton, the County town of Somerset. Huish prides itself on its academic excellence and strong reputation across Somerset and the Southwest, it is more than a Sixth Form College, it is a place where students can expand their horizons and develop their futures. Huish is also one of the best Sixth Form Colleges in the country, with strong outcomes and a long history of ‘adding value’ to students.

Huish has over 2,500 students studying A Levels, Level 2 and 3 vocational courses, Apprenticeships and professional qualifications (up to Level 7). Huish is proud to have established and be part of the Richard Huish Education Group, working collaboratively with a local 11-16 academy and five primary schools. All students are supported by a strong ethos of personal attention and support, helping students to achieve the best results they are capable of.

The College is based on a beautiful, green campus which it is continually developing to improve the learning environment of students. Recent building projects include a sports hall, Visual Arts Centre and state of the art Music Centre.

Huge value is placed at Huish on the professional development of our staff. The College has a stimulating and supportive learning culture at its heart, with a growing tradition of practitioner research and collaboration with other local, regional and national education and business communities. We believe that it is only by supporting each other and working together that we achieve the best for our students. As a college and a Trust, we are committed to supporting the Education Staff Charter and putting wellbeing at the centre of everything we do.

Emma Fielding

Principal

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