Job Description

Pottery Tutor - Clervaux Garden School

40 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term time only)

Fulltime equivalent salary = 29,215 - 34,938

Actual salary for working 40 weeks per year =

25,633 - 30,654

In order to be considered for this role, you will need to submit an application through the Ruskin Mill Trust website - www.rmt.org/jobs

We are seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic professional to teach the crafts and skills of pottery making to groups of students of mixed abilities. Applicants must have experience of working with learners with learning difficulties and/ or learning disabilities.

You will be working with a small group of students, delivering accredited qualifications. You will need a willingness to work outdoors in all weathers, as well as working with hand-tools and having experience working with other related machinery (in-house training/guidance can be provided).

The key duties in this role will include:

To plan and deliver pottery sessions and teach the students how to produce practical and meaningful items from the materials at source (clay) into community orientated projects and items Delivering teaching and training with a therapeutic and supportive approach, wherever possible linking students learning activities through a methodology of the Trust, Practical Skills Therapeutic Education Ensuring students engage in learning and achieve through careful planning of the structure, methodology and delivery of the learning experience. To be a part of ongoing assessment of students learning needs and to make reasonable adjustments as required, minimising barriers to learning and achievement To familiarise with student background information, profile and risk assessment wherever reasonably possible You will be expected to attend training sessions as required by the Trust, which may be outside of your usual working hours

To undertake this position successfully you will have:

Experience of working with clay whilst having the ability to produce high items that the children and young people can use. A teaching qualification is desirable but not essential. If not held the successful candidate must be willing to work towards This post will suit someone who has the significant experience working in pottery and has experience of working with children and young people with SEND You must be able to instill enthusiasm and enjoyment into the learning process in such a way that can lead to increased self-esteem and enhanced engagement in learning Excellent communication and organisational skills
Working at Ruskin Mill Trust is incredibly rewarding; we offer competitive salaries and holiday allowances, an autoenrollment pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option, a health cash plan and employee assistance programme via Medicash.

In addition, staff receive valuable training opportunities including an in-depth interactive induction to enable our new team members to experience our Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE) curriculum and also opportunities for further training and academic research including our own MSc in Practical Skills Therapeutic Education.

Full details of our benefits can be viewed on www.rmt.org/jobs

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Level Disclosure as well as a medical check, references, evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,633.00-30,654.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person