Progress and Performance Tutor

We are looking for a Progress and Performance Tutor to take responsibility for engaging and inspiring students by delivering high-quality learning, tutorials, and PSHE & RSE subjects, supporting their progress into employment or Higher Education. This includes developing their skills for independence, educating them to safeguard themselves against relevant challenges in modern Britain, monitoring progress, undertaking safeguarding duties, and helping them access College support services.
Main Responsibilities and Duties1. Teach the skills students need to progress into employment or Higher Education, supporting their personal and academic growth through planned target setting. Deliver group tutorial programmes of up to 30 students, covering safeguarding, relationships, employability, sustainability, drug and alcohol awareness, vaping, health and well-being etc., and raising aspirations to help them develop and prepare for the workplace.

2. Deliver learning using relevant technologies, assessing and providing feedback to students to the required standards, acting as a reference point for additional individual support, continuously developing tutorials to ensure they are engaging and meet the needs of the students.

3. Maintain excellent communication with students, College staff and parents / carers using varied means including ProMonitor.

4. Conduct one-to-one sessions with students to review their progress, provide general catch-ups, and address any welfare concerns, these sessions will ensure students feel supported and have the guidance they need to stay on track with their personal, academic, and career goals.

5. Work collaboratively with the safeguarding team, adhering to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines and liaise with wider College support services, ensuring that all practices align with compliance requirements to provide a safe and supportive environment for students.

6. Monitor students progress, supporting their academic performance, soft skills development, and UCAS applications as needed, maintaining an overview of their overall performance, including attendance, preparation, submission of work, and other factors affecting their journey.

7. Liaise and network with internal College departments, senior staff and other relevant staff, including participating in and contributing to College marketing activities such as external events, open days and visits.Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Staff must complete mandatory annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in accordance with the number of hours set for their Department.
• Travel between sites as and when required in accordance with their job role.
• Evening and weekend work may be required to meet the needs of the service
• Comply with and understand all aspects of legislation and College policies and processes relating to safeguarding, including promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.
• Comply with, understand and promote statutory and college best practice in Health & Safety at a level relevant to the role and responsibilities held by the post holder.
• Comply with, understand and promote statutory and college best practice in respect of GDPR at a level relevant to the role and responsibilities held by the post holder.
• During the course of your duties, you may acquire or have access to confidential information which should not be disclosed to any other person unless in pursuit of your duties in compliance with GDPR or with the specific permission given on behalf of the College.
• Actively take responsibility for their personal learning and development (informal and formal) reviewing and reflecting on their performance within their current role.
• Promote, adhere to, understand and put into practice all college policies and procedures.
• Positively support equality of opportunity and equity of treatment to colleagues and students in accordance with the MidKent College Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Attend and complete all mandatory training sessions or on-line computer based training packages as required by the college.
• Undertake any other duties consistent with the key responsibilities and/ or duties of this role as directed by your manager.

BenefitsHealth & Wellbeing:
Access to a Workplace Health Coach
Benenden Health & Health Assured services
Support for Eye Checks & Glasses
Health Checks
Menopause Mentors & Counselling Services
Mental Health First Aid & Musculoskeletal Advice
Stop Smoking Support & Help for Alcohol or Substance Use
Get Moving Physical Activity Programs & Healthy Living Support

Work-Life Balance:
Flexible Working Options to suit your needs
Generous Annual Leave
Up to 5 Volunteering Days per year
Wellbeing, Community, and Focus Days
Free Parking on all Sites

Career Development:
Learning & Development Opportunities
Internal Development Schemes & Aspiring Managers Programme
Pay Progression & Honoraria Payments

Recognition & Rewards:
One You Rewards & Recognition Schemes
Campus Resources & Support
You at Work
Long Service Awards & Retirement Bonus
Teachers Pension / Local Government Pension Plans

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Location: Tovil, GB

Posted Date: 11/27/2024