Swindon Tuition Centre

Overview:
Swindon Tuition Centre is seeking an enthusiastic Additional Needs Tutor / Outdoor Learning Lead to join our team on a permanent basis. This unique role combines academic tutoring with the leadership of our outdoor learning and holiday club programmes, offering a balanced approach to learning that fosters both academic achievement and outdoor education. The ideal candidate will be passionate about both teaching and the outdoors, with a commitment to nurturing students' academic and personal development.
Pay/Hours:
£17,693.10 - £19,905.36 (actual salary which is based on term-time only 39 weeks per year and 30 hours per week). Salary can depend on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Outdoor Learning Lead
● Programme Leadership: Plan, develop, and lead the outdoor learning and holiday club programmes, ensuring that activities are safe, engaging, and educational.
● Outdoor Education: Facilitate hands-on, nature-based learning experiences that promote environmental learning, teamwork, and personal growth.
● Health and Safety: Ensure that all outdoor activities comply with health and safety regulations, conducting regular risk assessments and maintaining a safe environment.
● Resource Management: Oversee the maintenance and use of all outdoor learning equipment and resources, ensuring they are safe and well-kept.
● Student Engagement: Foster a love for the outdoors among students, encouraging them to explore, take risks, and develop new skills in a natural setting.
● Oversee the planning, delivery, and evaluation of outdoor learning activities, ensuring alignment with individual student needs and organisational objectives.
● Monitor the workload and wellbeing of team members, offering support and identifying any training or resources required to enhance performance.
● Foster a positive and collaborative team environment, encouraging innovation and best practices in outdoor learning and additional needs support.
● Act as a point of escalation for team concerns or challenges, addressing issues promptly and in line with organisational policies.
● Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure consistent communication and effective implementation of organisational strategies within the team.
● Provide effective leadership and guidance to a team of Additional Needs Tutors and Outdoor Learning Practitioners, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities.
● Use strategic planning to manage and maintain a budget related to outdoor learning resources.
Additional Needs Tutor Duties:
● Planning and delivering tuition lessons on a 1:1 or small group basis in Maths &amp; English to primary/ Functional skills level.
● Working with tutee’s with complex additional needs including social, emotional and mental health needs
● Safeguarding children and young people and supporting emotional well-being, including keeping attendance data up to date
● To oversee your key tutees strategies, risks, outcomes and be aware of their specific needs
● Managing behaviour using de-escalation techniques and liaising with parents where required
● Working with the Manager and Seniors to create a stimulating and supportive classroom environment and manage behaviour and engagement
● Creating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential
● Make positive relationships with tutees, their parents/ carers and other professionals
● Having the flexibility and adaptability to meet timetable needs which could include working between our three centres in Old Town. Swindon Town Centre and Gorse Hill, or offsite
● Familiarising themselves with the national curriculum for the levels they teach and research new topic areas, maintaining up-to-date subject knowledge.
● Marking pupil’s work with the student, giving constructive feedback.
● Maintaining records of pupils' progress and development via live lesson plans and End of Term Reports
● Use a range of resources and assessment methods in order to support academic progress
● Assisting students with test/exam preparation, papers, research and homework/ projects when requested
● Communicating professionally with parents, carers and other external agencies both verbally and via email
● To undertake additional duties as required by business need
● To participate in regular in-service training (INSET) as part of continuing professional development (CPD).
General Responsibilities
● Team Collaboration: Work closely with other staff members to ensure a cohesive approach to student learning and wellbeing.
● Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with students, parents/guardians, and colleagues, ensuring everyone is informed about student progress and programme developments.
● Professional Development: Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay updated with best practices in both academic tutoring and outdoor education.
● Safeguarding: Uphold and promote the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection, following all relevant policies and procedures.
What training and support can I expect?
● A full induction to help understand the role
● Quality and Accuracy Framework Support
● Monthly supervision sessions
● Annual appraisals
● Weekly staff development training afternoons provided by Managers.
● Continuous professional development opportunities
● Access to a 24/7 employee assistance programme
● Termly team building activities
● An in house well-being team who are all mental health first aid trained
● Length of service incentivisation
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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,621.57-£29,950.50 per year
Work Location: In person

Outdoor Learning Lead/ Additional Needs Tutor Job Description

Outdoor Learning Lead/ Additional Needs Tutor Job Description

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