Job Description

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Determined, resilient and able to work under pressure

Company Overview

InFocus Charity is dedicated to empowering individuals with vision impairments and complex needs, ensuring they have the opportunity to lead fulfilling and independent lives. Based in Exeter, we provide tailored support through various services, including a specialist college, residential care, supported living, and adult day services.

Summary

We are seeking a passionate Tutor to join our team at InFocus Charity. In this role, you will provide specialized educational support to young people aged 16-25 at InFocus College, helping them develop essential skills and confidence as they transition into adulthood.

Main purpose of the job

The role of Tutor at InFocus is to promote independence and high-quality learning through well-planned and effective teaching To deliver high quality teaching in the college, across learning pathways supporting MLD, SLD and PMLD students To deliver the requirements for teaching in line with the college curriculum for students at InFocus College To positively engage with the annual cycle of performance management and maintain a good understanding of the professional teaching standards To work collaboratively with the class and wider team to ensure that the student's needs are supported within all aspects of their day To adhere to all regulatory and statutory obligations and InFocus Charity's policies, procedures and guidelines. To work with the young people in a person-centred way by listening and responding to their wishes and aspirations, involving the young people, their family and friends in partnership with InFocus Charity to achieve this

Duties and responsibilities

To champion the progress of every student within every aspect of their learning To engage students, parents and other professionals in all aspects of programming planning as part of their preparation for adulthood To complete assessments with new and existing students in line with the college assessment framework To attend meetings with colleagues and professionals from other agencies, as required, both on and off site To contribute to the analysis of information relating to attainment, progress, behaviour, accident and incidents, and report on these as part of the triangulation cycle To promote students' knowledge and skills as well as developing their emotional, psychological, communication and overall wellbeing To support our ethos that learning happens everywhere, which will include teaching off campus To review all programmes taught as part of the annual reporting and review cycle To contribute to the quality assurance of education provision and contribute to the College Improvement Plan or Post Inspection Action Plans To contribute to the writing of Individual Education Pathway Plans, which are in-line with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP), and evaluate these termly To collate and present information from reviews To contribute appropriate sections of students' Placement Plans, Risk Assessment and other essential documentation as necessary To risk assess and manage teaching sessions in line with students' Behaviour Support Plans
This section lists the qualifications, skills, experience, knowledge and other attributes (selection criteria) which you must possess to perform the job duties.

Essential requirements

You must meet these criteria in order to be considered for this role. This will be assessed in your personal statement, during interview or during an assessment, task or test.

Education and qualifications

A teaching qualification or willingness to undertake a teaching qualification A good track record of continuing professional development At least Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 27,917.24-40,115.40 per year

Expected hours: 22.2 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: IF SEND FE Tutor Jun25