Position: Personal Tutor - Creative Arts

Salary: £31,719 - £35,667 per annum (pro-rated for term time)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Sheffield

Hours: 37 hours per week x 40 weeks per year

We are unable to consider part-time applicants for this post

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every step.

About the Role

This role is pivotal in our ambitions to provide all students with the best possible experience at college. The role encompasses student support and advocation, whilst working alongside curriculum staff to enhance positive experiences, wellbeing, and academic achievement at college.

As a Personal Tutor you will play a crucial role in not only supporting individual student needs but also in contributing to the broader mission of providing an enriching and supportive learning environment. As a member of the student experience team, Personal tutors will support and work with curriculum staff and students by implementing and assisting interventions to improve outcomes regarding attendance, achievement, and destinations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support to students to ensure their well-being and academic success
• Work closely with teaching staff to enhance students academic and personal experiences
• Implement and support interventions aimed at improving student outcomes and areas
• Delivering a range of engaging tutorials through the SHAPE programme
• Improving and maintaining positive destinations of students, including through internal progression and UCAS applications

Skills & Knowledge

We strive to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from individuals who believe they can contribute effectively to this role. While not mandatory, we are particularly interested in candidates who embody the following qualities:

• The ability to work across college teams, including SEND, academic staff, exams and Safeguarding
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build a positive rapport with learners
• Experience in leading improvements in student participation, attendance and behaviour
• Experience in supporting students with low-level safeguarding concerns

If you would like to be a part of a successful team and a fantastic college, please apply!

What We Offer

• Enhanced Pension Contribution
• Work-Life Balance - Enhanced Holiday Entitlement
• Sustainability - Cycle to Work Scheme, Salary Sacrifice car lease scheme for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
• Continuing Professional Development
• Access to retail discounts for the Totum Card
• Supporting employees at all stages of life - enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies

Reach out for assistance with your application or inquiries about working with us:

Email: [email protected]

We appreciate your interest and look forward to getting to know you!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Next Steps:

Closing Date: 9th August 2024

Interview Date: 18th August 2024

As a Leaders in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact us via the details above.

We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures.

Further details on the employment of ex-offenders can be found in the documents attached to this advert.

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