Post 16 Tutor

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Sixth Form Tutor Team. Duties will include having tutorial/mentoring responsibilities for Post 16 Students. They will monitor attendance and progress, deliver tutorials and pastoral care, support students with their UCAS or other destination applications and help them to succeed. They will be involved in the disciplinary and intervention strategies implemented by the team. The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate an interest in young people and feel empathy with their needs and concerns. They will communicate effectively and sensitively with students to support their learning, promoting inclusion and acceptance of all students in our Sixth Form. They will also support the work of the Post 16 Management Team.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

1. Ability to relate well to children and adults and in particular able to establish positive relationships with pupils
2. A clear understanding of pastoral, progression and safeguarding
3. Ability to organise, lead and motivate students and to work constructively as part of a team
4. Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and colleagues
5. Excellent ICT skills and the proven ability to use them effectively to support learning
6. Ability to respond positively and effectively to unexpected problems and situations
7. A working knowledge of Post 16 issues, progression routes Post 18.
8. A relentless drive to secure the best possible outcomes for students of all abilities

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

1. A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
2. Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
3. An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals 
4. Enthusiastic and motivated students 
5. An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development 
6. A school with its community at heart 
7. Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: [email protected] or telephone: 0191 429 9797, option 4.

We do not accept CV's. If you attach a CV to you application this will not be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date. 

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.