Job Description

For a full application pack, including a full job description with person specification please visit: https://www.landmarks.ac.uk/vacancies/

34,216.18 - 42,198.63 DoE (Qualified Tutor)

26,807.55 - 29,853.86 DoE (Unqualified Tutor)

Landmarks is an independent specialist college for young people with learning disabilities and difficulties. The college offers a wide range of programmes that are tailored to each individual's needs.

Landmarks operates from several sites across; Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire, with our main site located in Eckington, S21 4EF. Landmarks has several satellite provisions in Rotherham, Nottingham city Centre and an operating hospitality and catering facility in Rainworth, Mansfield. These environments enable the college to provide a range of personal and vocational training opportunities.

In addition, we own a small farm, Apperknowle Farm of 7.5 acres in the picturesque village of Apperknowle. This is where our small animal, horticulture, conservation, and market garden enterprise curriculums are based.

Our staff are required to work on a range of different sites, including; college campuses, employer's premises or communities local to your learners home - therefore willingness to travel is essential. There may be a requirement to transport learners in your own car, insurance implications are reimbursed. Mileage and expenses are provided for travel during the working day.

Job Purpose:

This Sport Tutor role is employed to exhibit exemplary practical and theoretical teaching skills, and have the ability to embed differentiated RARPA targets within specific sports sessions, projects, and enrichment activities. The right candidate must have the following:

Possess excellent organisational skills

Be a highly effective communicator

Be flexible and adaptable

Need to be creative and innovative with good specialist and subject knowledge

Be capable of managing a challenging workload, with good time management skills and an ability to deliver to deadlines

Main Roles & Responsibilities:

The position of

Sports

Tutor

has the following functions within the organisation:

Plan and deliver practical and theoretical sports themed sessions, tailoring these to the learner's needs. Providing high energy and innovation when following the Sport sequencing documentation. Focus on developing learners' personal development and confidence whilst they learn new skills and have fun in a safe and secure environment; Demonstrate high quality, differentiated teaching practice so learners with complex and profound needs have opportunities to succeed and achieve through Sport & Physical Activity. Provide instruction by which learners develop skills, knowledge and the ability to make judgments about both their own and their peers sports performance. Actively promote e-learning within a sporting context to actively develop learners digital literacy; Plan for, and implement opportunities to appropriately embed English & maths skills within a sporting context. Play a lead role in preparing learners for the annual Natspec Games Competition. To lead on Sports focused enrichment activities for learners. Instruct learners in proper care and use of sport equipment. Develop own learning materials and assessment plans where required for the delivery of the Sport curriculum. Responsible for classroom management and direction of learning support staff
As part of your Sports Tutor role you will also be appointed as a

personal tutor

to a specific group of learners, you will therefore be required to:

Act as pastoral tutor for a group of learners managing all aspects of the learner experience; RARPA, accredited & non-accredited learning outcomes. Manage the learner journey process; Initial Assessment, Induction, Baseline Assessment and summaries, set appropriate long and medium term goals, monitor progress and achievement of targets linked to goals, produce termly review of progress reports to show progression and outcomes. Provide detailed and accurate information about learner's progress and performance. Liaise with parents/carers and build effective relationships to manage and resolve learner issues and concerns. Instruct learners in British Values, Equality and Diversity, Social, Moral, Spiritual, Cultural and basic subject matter as directed by college leaders. Utilise to good effect the specialist support of SaLT and OT services. Participate in curriculum and other quality improvement initiatives. To liaise effectively with colleagues to ensure consistency of approach in teaching and learning across the whole college. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by college managers. Attend internal meetings, briefings and other forums as required. Participate in the staff appraisal and supervision process. To promote the vision, culture and ethos of the college.
This list of duties should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities.

Employee Benefits & Wellbeing Offer:

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (Westfield Health):

Confidential emotional, financial and practical support whenever you need it.

Education Support Helpline:

Free, specialist wellbeing support for all teaching and education staff.

Access to Trained Mental Health First Aiders:

On-site support from staff trained to listen, signpost and offer immediate reassurance.

Comprehensive Westfield Health Package (level 2):

Includes a health cash plan, virtual GP appointments, counselling options, discounted shopping and services, and a wide range of wellbeing resources.

Annual Flu Vaccination Voucher:

Supporting your health and reducing winter illness.

Access to Additional Discount Schemes:

Including the Blue Light Card and other optional staff savings programmes.

Health & Wellbeing Services:

Occupational Health support where necessary.

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement:

Up to 35 days, dependant on length of service.

Long Service Recognition:

Celebrating and rewarding your commitment to the organisation.

Enhanced Family-Friendly Policies:

Increased occupational maternity and paternity pay (subject to eligibility).

Occupational Sick Pay:

Enhanced sick pay that increases with length of service.

Professional Development & Career Progression:

A wide range of CPD, training courses and structured development pathways (role-dependent).

Life Cover:

Financial protection providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

Standard Life Pension Scheme:

Supporting your long-term financial wellbeing.

Free On-Site Parking.

In return we will offer:

Westfield Health Scheme following a successful probation. Life cover following a successful probation. Standard life pension. 30 days holiday - plus bank holidays (pro rata - 52-week employees) - addition of 1 extra day's holiday after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,807.55-42,198.63 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Work Location: In person