Blended Learning Tutor (Learning and Engagement) – v900

We are currently seeking full-time and/or part-time Blended Learning Tutor. This vacancy is suitable for individuals who are passionate about engaging with students through innovative teaching methods. The successful candidate will join our dedicated team on a permanent basis, working as a Tutor specialising in blended learning approaches.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Level 2 (or equivalent) maths and English
• Teaching experience essential
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to engage with students using digital platforms
• Passion for creating interactive and engaging learning experiences

Values and Attitudes:

• Commitment to fostering a positive learning environment – especially aimed at those who are dis-engaged from education
• Flexibility and adaptability in implementing various teaching strategies, including through online methods
• Dedication to supporting student growth and development
• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues to enhance the overall educational experience

If you are enthusiastic about utilising technology to enhance student learning outcomes, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Azure College.

Main purpose

To deliver learning to students who are accessing their curriculum remotely. To promote attendance and engagement of students who are facing difficulties engaging in their online learning due to issues related to social, emotional, personal, behavioural problems or other factors, so that they can fully engage with their lessons and become more effective learners. To contribute to ensuring all students improve academic and pastoral progress, through an online curriculum offer.

Duties and responsibilities

Teaching and learning:

• Plan and deliver well-structured learning opportunities online to identified students, following the colleges plans, curriculum and schemes of work
• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning attainment, needs, progress and achievements of assigned students, making accurate and productive use of assessment
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of allocated students
• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students
• Promote good progress and outcomes by students enrolled on an online pathway
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
• Participate in arrangements for preparing students for external tests, transfer to main programmes, or their onward education placement

Behaviour and safeguarding:

• Work with parents/carers, students and staff to create open discussions about students’ needs, the college’s expectations and what appropriate support looks like
• Work with students to demonstrate and encourage behaviours for learning – in line with the college’s behaviour policy
• Follow all relevant legislation, guidance and procedures regarding child protection, safeguarding, and health and safety
• Support the attendance, punctuality and engagement of all students enrolled on an online learning offer, and work to improve attendance rates where issues are identified, recognising how this links to student wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with appropriate external agencies to support student development and progress

Curriculum:

• Demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and improving skills, and model this to all students
• Engage with staff and leaders to put whole-school strategies in place to support the learning of students who are accessing remote learning opportunities
• Liaise with families and develop good relationships with parents/carers, becoming a recognisable and approachable contact
• Where appropriate, take part in absence management meetings, and communicate with parents/carers
• Report on student progress and absence rates as required
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records

Person specification

Experience / Knowledge:

• Working with students one-to-one and remotely/virtually, and managing situations relating to challenging behaviour and/or difficulties in accessing learning
• Assessing student barriers to learning and seeking out ways to overcome them, win collaboration with the student’s family and/or professional network
• Delivering programmes for students with challenging behaviour, including one-to-one, small group and whole-class activities and/or in an online forum
• Working closely with families/carers, colleagues and professionals

Skills and knowledge:

• Strong listening skills and proven ability to deal with sensitive situations with integrity
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with adults and children, including through written and verbal communication
• Proven ability to create good relationships with students, staff and parents/carers
• Proven ability to tailor learning to individual students’ likes and interests
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures, and their role in child protection
• Ability to use IT systems

Personal qualities:

• Willingness to provide the best possible opportunities for all students
• Ability to relate to young people and act as a positive role model
• Well-developed sense of empathy
• Organised, proactive and self-motivated
• Excellent time management skills
• Commitment to upholding and promoting the ethos and values of the college
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Ability to self-evaluate own work and actively seek opportunities for development
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion

Notes:

This job description is indicative of the range of duties that the postholder will assume, and is not intended to be exhaustive. It may be amended at any time in consultation with the postholder.

As a company, we offer a personal pension scheme and free life assurance.

To apply, please send your CV to vacancies@azure-charitable.co.uk or contact Dawn Wiles for an application pack on 01670 733966.

Posts are subject to Enhanced DBS check (cost met by Azure). A personal and professional reference will also be sought.