External Vacancy

Post Ref: 37046

Full Time – 37 hours, Permanent, Term Time Only (40 weeks)

Salary – SCP016-18; £21,240.00 - £22,430.60 per annum (pro rata)

Actual salary based on 37 hours per week/40 weeks per year: £19,515.72 - £20,60.67

We have a number of vacancies for Student Progress and Development Tutors across Bede Campus Sunderland College, to be placed wihtin either the Creative & Digital faculty or Sport & Public Services. We are looking for a candidate who has a passion for Pastoral Care, as well as an energy to inspire learners to achieve their potential and support them to develop the necessary attitudes, skills and behaviours.

About the role

You will be a key member of a collaborative team, focussing on providing excellent learner experiences. You will be an enthusiastic and committed individual who will work closely with curriculum and student services staff to support the academic and personal development of our students.

The successful applicant will support a caseload of students. You will meet regularly with students, helping them improve their learning skills and achieve their personal targets, as well as to encourage, motivate, and support them to maximise their potential, achieve their learning and personal development goals, and progress to further/higher education, training or employment.

Part of the attraction of this post is the range of students you will be working with; it will involve setting academic and personal development targets, monitoring attendance and punctuality. Additionally, you will support students to develop strategies in study skills and organisation or aspects of behaviour, take part in volunteering, mentoring and leadership activities. You will work closely with those at risk / vulnerable and create intervention strategies to support their success.

About you

As well as the relevant experience, we are looking for an individual with the desire to push for continuous improvement, solving problems and inspiring those around them. You will need to be flexible in your approach and willing to maintain an up-to-date understanding of developments within the educational sector and/or industries pertinent to the College’s curriculum, students and locality. We are particularly interested in people with a strong pastoral background.

About us

At Education Partnership North East, we are passionate about transforming lives through education. As a leading education provider in the North East of England, comprising of Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form College we are committed to providing outstanding teaching and learning experiences that help our students to achieve their full potential; and we are ambitious. We are currently the top performing General Further Education college in the North East for 16-19 student achievement and ranked 2nd nationally.

We have a strong college community and encourage our staff and students to be their authentic selves, be respectful of others and to be innovative in how they deliver an excellent student experience by creating an exciting future for everyone working and studying across the group.

As an employer, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where our staff can thrive. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in their development and wellbeing.

Key reasons for working at Education Partnership North East:Why Work at Education Partnership North East?

• we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential for creating a positive and productive workplace culture. We are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all our staff, regardless of their background or identity.

• we believe that ongoing learning and development are crucial for our employees' success and job satisfaction. We offer a range of training and development opportunities, including regular CPD sessions, mentoring, and leadership development programs.
• we foster a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages our staff to share ideas, work together, and support one another. We value open communication and transparency, and we are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all our employees.
• If you are looking for a rewarding career with an organisation that is committed to making a difference, we invite you to apply for our open position. Join our team at Education Partnership North East and help us to transform lives through education. For an informal conversation about this role please email [email protected] (Creative Arts), [email protected] (Computing & Digital) or [email protected] (Sport & Public Services).

To find out more about this great opportunity please visit https://vacancies.educationpartnershipne.ac.uk and select the job description and person specification within the information section. Any queries please email [email protected].

Please note we will only accept EPNE application forms. CV’s will not be accepted.

All applications must be received by 1st October 2023

It is anticipated that interviews will take place week commencing 9th October 2023

If we receive a high number of applications this job advertisement may be closed earlier than the stated closing date. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.

We are working towards equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.