Progress Tutor (Learner Support, Employability) TAME76636

Based in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, our client is a further education college that offers a wide range of courses including Full-Time, Part-Time, Apprenticeships and University Level. They aim to give all students an exceptional experience.

They believe in excellence and back that up with high standards, real working environments and great teaching. They also believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification, important though that is. That is why they aim to give every person the opportunity to develop their full potential in a supportive and friendly environment.

They require a skilled and highly motivated individual to join their established team of Progress Tutors. You will have the passion to inspire every student to reach their full potential regardless of their starting point.

Working alongside curriculum teams your role will be to break down barriers and ensure that all students are able to achieve successful outcomes both academically and socially. You will deliver group tutorials focussing upon personal development behaviour and welfare and employability. You will also work with students one to one to closely support their attendance, behaviour and achievement.

You will have a proven track record in delivering personal development sessions which effectively motivate students with a diverse range of needs. You will be experienced in monitoring the achievement and progression of students within an educational setting. You will have a sound understanding of the range of issues facing young people with barriers to their learning (including social, emotional and behavioural) and have an ability to motivate students with differing needs and abilities. You will have excellent interpersonal skills in working with students, ability to remain calm and a problem solving approach to managing challenging situations.

36 hrs per week, Term Time Only (38 weeks per year)

Closing date: Noon, 28th January

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.