Preparation for Work and Life Tutor (Stroud)

Job Information:

Reference: REQ00686
Location: Stroud
FTE Salary: MPL5 Up to £32,526 (Salary is dependent on level of qualification and experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: 37 hours per week

SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

What SGS can offer you:

• You will become part of the wider SGS family receiving ongoing support for your personal & professional development, which includes a College Course Contribution Voucher of £250 for all staff, 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees, and up to 75�ediscounts with University of Gloucestershire
• Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the teachers pension scheme, with generous employer contributions of over 23%
• Corporate roles benefit significantly by their access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, with generous employer contributions and the resultant access on retirement, to a secure, flexible and generous pension, accessible from the age of 55
• A proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free car parking at all campuses
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services
• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, engineering to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to degree level courses.

Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help our students achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our first inspection. For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/

Preparation for Work and Life Department at SGS College has an excellent reputation for delivering an outstanding curriculum of Life skills and Employability to students who may need more time to acquire the skills they need for independent living and employment, or previously had a bad experience or feel anxious about education. 

To maintain the growth of provision within our department and to support various new projects, we are looking for a self-motivated individual who can confidently teach Functional Skills from Entry level 1 up to Level One, and is also able to deliver across various subject areas including Employability, Life Skills and Personal Wellbeing.

Our learners need innovative and creative teaching methods to encourage and engage learning.  If you are passionate about teaching and learning, are able to translate this to your students using a range of effective strategies, you will enjoy being part of a committed team.  You should feel confident working with challenging behaviours, Special Educational Needs and disability and SEMH.  Experience of working with young people on the autistic spectrum would also be advantageous.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Learning Area Manager, and working with the other tutors in Department, to plan and deliver a curriculum to include Life skills, social skills, employability, maths and English.
• Coach, assist and support students undertaking Functional Skills maths and English and employability skills and qualifications within a full-time study programme via blended learning where necessary, to achieve their qualification successfully and within a reasonable time frame. This will require flexibility to deal with varying abilities within groups, and the sensitivity to identify particular learning requirements.
• To communicate progress and provide feedback to the Learning Area Manager. This will involve regular and open discussion, advising on learner progress, any issues relating to the programme.
• To support learners needs and liaise with appropriate departments with any safeguarding needs

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent or have substantial relevant subject experience.
• Teaching Qualification (DTLLS) or willing to be working towards
• Experience working with entry to level 1 students with SEND and SEMH
• GCSE Maths and English grade C or above or Level 2 equivalent

Please apply online by: Monday 20th February 2023

Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory DBS Enhanced certificate as a requirement of the job.