Cookery/Childcare Tutor

JOB PURPOSE

To provide professional 1:1 support and supervision for pupils aged between 16-18, encouraging their engagement in the learning process and working towards agreed aims and objectives

To plan, deliver and evidence sections of individual learning programmes to pupils

To support vulnerable young people helping to improve their emotional wellbeing raise their aspirations to learn and support them in achieving their potential

JOB DESCRIPTION

Main Purpose:

To plan and deliver an inspiring curriculum that enables all pupils to make good progress, enjoy and achieve, ensuring all learning builds towards a defined end point.

Key Task:

• To plan and teach clear, high quality lessons to support pupils to make good or outstanding progress and to embed key concepts in their long term memory
• To set clear targets for pupils’ learning, building on prior attainment and considering each pupil as an individual
• To have regard, and plan to meet, the special educational needs of pupils
• To have, or rapidly develop, expert knowledge in the subject/s taught
• To enable all pupils to understand key concepts, effectively checking understanding and correcting misunderstandings
• To assess pupil work and progress giving regular feedback and use this to continuously inform your teaching
• To prioritise reading in order to develop pupils’ fluency, confidence and enjoyment
• To develop the subject specific schemes of work for all year groups that are coherently planned and sequenced towards cumulatively sufficient knowledge and, as appropriate, meaningful accreditation
• To build all learning towards an end point that leads into the next stage of their education, training or employment
• To report on pupil progress in line with school policy
• To maintain a stimulating, engaging and safe learning environment that allows pupils to focus on learning
• To positively manage behaviour in line with school policy
• To undertake a pastoral and support role as required
• To attend school events as required
• To contribute to the wider life of the school, including whole-school routines, paperwork and duties
• To take responsibility for your own professional development and engage with performance management activities

This job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the post holder and identifies a level of responsibility at which they will be required to work. In the interests of effective working, the major tasks may be reviewed from time to time to reflect changing needs and circumstances. Such reviews and any consequential changes will be carried out in consultation with the post holder.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the managers to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

Your normal hours of work may be varied to meet the needs of the service with which you are based. You may be required to work hours in addition to your contracted hours.

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Services is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects all staff, contractors and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS certification and reference.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

EDUCATION ESSENTIAL CRITERIA DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Qualified Teacher status (Pre or Post 16) A degree or equivalent.

GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or equivalent Higher degree qualification, postgraduate courses.

EXPERIENCE

Evidence of successful and recent class/group teaching responsibility to Evidence of successful and recent teaching responsibility of Cookery and/or Childcare

GCSE or equivalent vocational level

Evidence of substantial teaching experience.

Understanding of Special Education

Ability to drive and have use of own car

Significant experience of Special Education.

KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING

Knowledge of relevant Education Legislation. Knowledge and understanding of Ofsted inspection requirements and compliance with DfE regulations and standards.

Ability to prepare and deliver a progressive curriculum using a range of teaching styles and methodologies

Knowledge and understanding of continuous assessment and how to use this to improve Knowledge of independent school teaching and learning standards

Knowledge and understanding of national accreditation and exam board procedures

Awareness of strategies to effectively manage the behaviour of the most vulnerable and needy children and young people.

Understanding of how to set and monitor behavioural targets.

Knowledge and understanding of the SEN Code of Practice and its implementation

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Able to establish and develop good relationships with all involved in the school.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

Competent in the use of ICT.

Flexible and approachable.

Resilient under pressure.

Ability to maintain a good sense of humour

High levels of tolerance.

Professionalism.

Integrity.

Trustworthy and dependable.

ATTITUDES

A commitment to the vision and values espoused by [Employer hidden].

A desire to meet each child’s individual educational needs.

A belief in the intrinsic value of all pupils

A commitment to providing unconditional support and approval to all pupils

Commitment to own continuous professional development

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Commitment to equality of opportunity.

Commitment to race and gender equality and social inclusion.

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CONTACT US

Bedford I-Lab, Priory Business Park

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