Skills for Life Tutor

The Skills for Life (SfL) Tutor role is part of a growing team of professionals working in a highly individualised and bespoke way to support young people.

We recognise that the transition from secondary school to college is a significant step for young people and that many benefit from a more structured, personalised approach tailored to their individual needs.

The Skills for Life Programme is aimed at those requiring a more personalised approach, a slower pace or those new to Further Education, and requiring a higher level of support.

The SfL pathway has the same opportunities to explore the range of opportunities across the college, but they work in a smaller group and will spend time developing personalised targets that underpin their time at college.

The focus for learners is to better understand themselves, whilst developing the skills needed for adulthood and independence. This will also include exploring the world of work through the college’s on site work-based learning facilities.

We are looking for an experienced tutor, who has a strong background and broad and varied experience in special education. The ideal candidate will be able to bring to the role recent experience of working in a highly bespoke and personalised way, that uses EHCP outcomes as the basis for curriculum content. We are looking for a multi-skilled tutor that is familiar with RARPA and can bring a range of ideas and experience from a range of settings. This role will also include being a personal tutor to a group of learners.

There is an expectation that you will contribute to planning, quality assurance and also the annual review process, including monitoring and tracking progress using digital tools.

You will have experience of working with a range of young people and be able to demonstrate highly skilled and creative learning opportunities that are highly personalised.

You should have a track record of achieving excellent outcomes in teaching. You must be able to lead and develop the curriculum area in line with latest government policy. You will be responsible for evidencing learner progress and outcomes.

Additionally, you will be self-motivated and able to work independently, prioritising your workload. You will work as part of the Learning Team which consists of teaching and learning support staff.

You will be required to work 38 weeks during term time every year between 01 September and 31 August. You will not be required to work outside term dates.

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