Tutor – Supported Learning BLUT61569

As a Tutor in Supported Learning, you will teach and assess on a range College programmes and provide tutorial and pastoral care for a group or groups of learners with learning disabilities/difficulties. Taking part in curriculum planning and product development in order to deliver the College’s strategic objectives, you will seek work placements and monitor work experience activities. You will also carry out assessment, evaluation and other administration duties relating to the post.

With excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully as part of a team, you will have experience of working with and an understanding of the needs of LLDD and be able to manage students offering challenging behaviour. With a demonstrated ability to teach and communicate at a level appropriate to the students and in a way that recognises their different learning abilities, you will have knowledge of the accreditation framework and assessment strategies in the post 16 sector, including RARPA and have experience of providing effective student support.

A Degree or relevant professional qualification is highly desirable but not essential. We’d also like you to hold a recognised teaching qualification or be willing to participate in staff development in order to achieve one.

The post holder will be based at Carshalton College.

Closing date for the return of an online application form is 31^st March 2018

South Thames College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave, pension scheme, subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.

This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email.