Pastoral Tutor

PURPOSE OF JOB

• To work alongside teaching staff to provide pastoral support for learners; to improve attendance, retention, achievement; encourage positive progression and to enhance the quality of the learner journey.
• To deliver and facilitate a prescribed tutorial curriculum through weekly group tutorial sessions which develop learners’ broader skills and knowledge contributing to their development as responsible, respectful and active citizens.
• Contribute to the development learners’ character, giving them qualities they need to flourish in society. Developing learners confidence and resilience so that they can keep themselves mentally healthy.
• Preparing learners for the next phase of their education.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In common with all other staff:

1.1 To support the companies mission, vision, values and strategic objectives.

1.2 To implement the companies Equality and Diversity policies and to work actively to overcome discrimination on grounds of all protected characteristics; sex, race, religion/belief, disability, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy/maternity, gender reassignment status, marriage/civil partnership status.

1.3 To take responsibility for one’s own professional development and participate in relevant internal and external activities.

1.4 To implement the companies safeguarding policies and practices.

1.5 To implement your health and safety responsibility in line with the companies

Health and Safety policy.

1.6 To contribute to the companies commitment to continuous improvement as identified in the companies quality assurance systems.

1.7 To ensure that data is handled in line with the General Data Protection Regulations.

In common with all other staff:

2.1 To participate in company -wide projects and tasks.

2.2 To work in other support services areas to meet the specific needs of workload peaks.

2.3 Such other duties of a similar nature commensurate with the grade as may be required from time to time. This may require working in other campuses of the company.

Particular to the Post:

The pastoral tutor will:

Deliver and facilitate the core tutorial curriculum through group tutorial sessions as per the group SOW and using the provided resources. This may include facilitating completion of on-line activities.

Start each group tutorial with a review of the group’s attendance to all elements of their student programme for the previous week.

Undertake 1:1 tutorials with each student using the prescribed process including setting and reviewing SMART targets using performance data and in liaison with teaching staff.

Undertake ad hoc 1:1 tutorials and case work as required outside of timetabled sessions based on learner need.

Support learners with their progression – internal and external – including the UCAS process for Level 3 students.

Monitor at risk learners and work with parents, teachers and support teams to keep them attending, engaged and achieving.

Support students with the arrangement and logging of work experience/work placement hours as required.

Represent the student and company at internal and external meetings relating to students in their caseload.

Maintain records of all interventions with students on Pro-Monitor including through SMART Targets and notes.

10.Work with an identified curriculum area or areas as part of the curriculum team - reporting directly to the SCM.

Liaise with teaching staff to ensure tutorial input reflects the curriculum area and to ensure any academic targets or concerns are addressed in 1 to 1s.

12.Contribute to the campus’s programme of enrichment activities as per the group enrichment calendar and lead on at least one aspect of the enrichment provision at the campus including Jack Petchy Scheme, Student Union, enrichment clubs, trips, visits and campus events.

13.Support students in accessing internal support and signpost students to external support agencies.

14.Support students with initial safeguarding declarations and use “My Concern” to record these.

15.Contribute to Open Evening, Parents Evening, student interviews, induction schedules and handbooks.

16.Be actively involved in all course review meetings and attend all curriculum area meetings.

Work flexibly and undertake necessary duties related to administration, and documentation to support the quality of the provision.

General Administration:

4.1 Effective IT and general administrative skills

4.2 A thorough understanding of and commitment to Equality & Diversity and Safeguarding & practical ideas for their implementation in this post.

Person Specification:

5.1 Level 3 Award in Education and Training (Previously PTLLS) or working towards

5.2 Appropriate safeguarding and mental health first aid training to support young

people.

5.3 Ability to effectively communicate and form positive working relationships with young people.

5.4 Ability to work as a member of a team and to establish effective working relationships both internal and external.

5.5 Proven track record of working positively with young people to support their development and progression.

Skills:

6.1 Proficient IT skills to use MS Office software and IT databases and student record software packages.

6.2 Excellent presentation and communication skills.

6.3 Organised with the ability to prioritise effectively to meet deadlines.

6.4 Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and work as a member of a team.

6.5 Ability to support others and use own initiative.

Knowledge:

7.1 Working knowledge of the Personal Development elements of the OFSTED Education Inspection Framework,

7.2 Working Knowledge of the DfE requirements of Study Programmes and particularly the tutorial element.

7.2 Working knowledge of the issues that can stop young people attending, achieving and progressing from company and how to support students impacted by these. Understanding the importance of student care and success.

Additional Information:

This job description will be regularly reviewed to ensure that it is an active description of the responsibilities and duties of the individual post holder and that these responsibilities and duties consistently match the needs of the company.

Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to  keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.