Access to He Social Science Tutor - Durham, United Kingdom - Learning Curve Group

Learning Curve Group

Verified Company

Durham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Introduction:

Key Responsibilities:

DUTIES

Deliver outstanding teaching and learning opportunities across Access to HE diplomas with a focus on Social Science units.

Subjects you will teach across include:

Psychology, Psychological Methodology, Morals & Ethics in Sociology, Cognitive Psychology, Social Relationships, Mental Health and Awareness, Foundations of Social Policy, Contemporary issues in Social Policy and Developmental psychology.

To undertake and delivery on new diplomas: Access to Social Work and Access to Psychology.
Reporting to the Access to HE manager, you will be able to maintain an excellent rapport with students and staff, and be able to communicate any issues in regards to students effectively and efficiently.
Working with other tutors as part of the Access to HE team, you will manage your units alongside other tutors, to maintain a fluent progression for students throughout the Access to HE course.
Working Remotely or at our Durham site, you will be able to manage your own diary and workload effectively.
Assess, mark and provide excellent feedback to students work in a timely fashion, being able to turn work around within our set guidelines.
Effectively and confidently be able to use E platforms to communicate with students and staff, as well as plan, and implement interactive sessions for students via Microsoft Teams and E-Assessor.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

We love to develop our people so even if you don't meet 100% of the essential criteria, we strongly encourage you to apply.

An Understanding/experience of Access to HE provision and/or university provision.
Recognised teaching or training qualification at level 3 or above
Proven track record of meeting targets
Good level of IT Skills
An Excellent understanding of Microsoft Teams
Excellent communication and coaching skills
Drive and enthusiastic to support learners
Passionate about transforming people's lives through learning
Selfreliant and able to manage own workload
Good organisational and planning skills
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
Access to a car with a full UK driving license
Right to live and work in the UK

Although delivery is our passion, it's important you are comfortable using e-portfolios for the following:

Comprehensive planning
Intent of the session and what teaching strategies.

Resources

What resources you will use during the session e.g powerpoints, interactive tasks, digital engaging delivery.

Feedback

Feedback
on the session, how the learner approached the session and what they gained

Marking
Mapping and giving feedback on work at a high standard expected.
Diary Management of own time and student workloads.

Audit trail

Learners not participating, that recording an audit trail on SA.

Please be aware interviews will be face to face and held at our head office in Durham or at a Learning Curve Academy nation-wide.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Don't just take our word for it though Our commitment to a number of covenants and pledges will show you just how serious we are about equal opportunities for all:

Disability Confident Employer
Armed Forces Covenant Silver
Domestic Abuse Covenant
Durham Enable
Care Leaver Covenant

PURPLE PERKS

26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

We understand the gift of time, whether it's to see your loved ones or just spending time doing the things you love.

That's why in addition to your basic allowance of 26 days your annual leave allowance can rise to as much as 44 days per annum (inclusive of BH) because of these amazing extra leave perks:

Buy & Sell | You can buy sell up to an extra 5 days annual leave each year

2YRS Service | Staff who have 2YRS service received an extra 2 days annual leave

5YRS Service | Staff who have 5YRS service receive a further 2 days annual leave

10YRS Service | Staff who have 10YRS service receive a further 1 days annual leave

We have a huge range of perks which you can look at here**
HEAD OFFICE PERKS
We wish we could provide these to all, but as a national company its not always possible. However these perks are available to all staff when they attend our incredible Head Office space.

Electric Car charging points
Free fruit, Coffee and Tea
Onsite Shower
Prayer room on request or list of nearest available places of worship

Working Flexibly

If the working hours, days or times don't quite meet your needs please contact us to see if we can accommodate working flexibly.

Essential Criteria:

Learners are at the centre of everything we do so we are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare.

If your role is applicable, the successful applicant will be required to provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

Depending on your role, we may also need to carry out a DBS check in addition to an adverse media / digital search.