ADULT LEARNER SUPPORT TUTOR

Based at Barnstaple Campus

Full-time and permanent (job share will be considered)

Evening work will be included

Information for Candidates

Petroc is a high performing, entrepreneurial and inclusive College of Further and Higher Education based in North Devon and Mid Devon, supporting the skills and development needs of the wider South West region through exciting, innovative and productive partnerships. Serving a predominantly rural population, Petroc provides broad- ranging, high quality education, training and development opportunities to meet the needs of the communities it serves. Our overriding aim is to be the first choice provider of education, training and skills for our communities.

As Petroc’s North Devon Campus is based in a remote, rural, geographically isolated area, the local community depends on the College to provide a broad education and training offer across all subject sector areas, all levels and all delivery modes. Therefore the College’s specialism is serving its community effectively. We provide an exceptional range of further and higher education programmes which, in line with our vision, will equip our communities for the future, economically, socially and culturally. In addition, the College offers opportunities for learning and personal development such as the National Citizen Service programme, community/recreational programmes and outreach activities and professional development programmes.

We have many things to be proud of at Petroc. Our students consistently produce record-breaking results and progress onto the country's leading universities, further training or employment. 2015/16 saw 3,770 learners enrol at Petroc, 7,771 part time learners studying courses and 808 Apprentices.

Our whole community is committed to driving forward educational success in further and higher education and we all strive to raise the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and businesses in Devon and beyond.

We believe in bringing out the very best in people through being open and responsive, stimulating fresh thinking and building both confidence and ambition; and our personality is summarised in our vision ‘Raising Aspirations, Realising Potential, Delivering Success’.

Petroc is central to the economic, social and cultural needs of our surrounding communities.. With a staff headcount of approximately 900, the college is one of the largest employers in the area. We pride ourselves on our forward thinking, enthusiastic and diverse staff who make Petroc a vibrant and friendly place that is both flexible and supportive for all.

Petroc delivers significant provision across all Skills Funding Agency (SFA) and Education Funding Agency (EFA) programme areas (except agriculture) in a wide range of academic, vocational, work based, recreational and Higher Educational subjects. Petroc works in close partnership with Plymouth University to bring higher education to North and Mid Devon. North Devon is one of the furthest areas from a Higher Education Institution in the country and Petroc’s HNC, Foundation degree, Bachelor degree, Higher and Degree Apprenticeships, delivered from our developing University Centre, serve demand in the area. With the nearest University 50 miles away, Petroc’s Brannams Campus in Barnstaple has seen a very large increase in Higher Education and further expansion is planned through the Mid Devon Campus.

Our students come from Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset and, through distance learning, areas far beyond South West England. Strong links are maintained with all schools and community colleges, as well as other institutions, to ensure comprehensive provision for all young people, adults and employers in the area.

Petroc is one of the 106 colleges nationally that were awarded the new Teaching Excellence Framework and awarded Petroc ‘Silver’ status. When ranked with local Universities, Petroc’s silver award demonstrates the quality of the learning in North Devon and Mid Devon. Falmouth and Exeter Universities were awarded Gold, Petroc, the Universities of Bristol and St Mark and St John awarded silver and University of Plymouth awarded Bronze.

Over the past five years, we have secured over £20 million of investment to transform large parts of our campuses and support the delivery of excellent teaching and learning. We recognise and highly value the importance of investing in our College, to ensure our students have the best possible experience in inspirational, modern and industry standard facilities.

The Engineering Centre of Excellence was officially opened by former student and McLaren engineer, Richard Yeo in 2015. This outstanding facility houses the latest equipment for students on a wide variety of engineering and manufacturing courses, and meets the local demand for specialist training.

The Lifestyle Centre was completed during the summer of 2016, this facility supports students on Hospitality & Catering, Hand & Beauty and Travel & Tourism. It houses a specialist travel and tourism air cabin training room and commercial training kitchens, plus luxury hair and beauty salons and The Taw Restaurant – which are open to the public throughout the year.

Now would be an exciting time to join the College as we continue to push the boundaries of educational excellence and maximise our potential to serve our communities.

In November 2015 The Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED) recognised the achievements of Petroc by grading the college as ‘good’.

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Type

The advertised post is full-time and permanent, although a job share will be considered.

Hours of Work

You will be expected to work such hours as are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of your duties and responsibilities. Staff will normally work a 37 hour week. The hours for this post are 37 hours per week x 40 weeks per year. Evening work will be included in this role and can be discussed at interview.

Holiday

Thepostholderwillbeentitledto 25 days paidleaveperannum,plusBankHolidays. Alsothe collegetraditionallyclosesbetweenChristmasandtheNewYearandthesethreedaysareadditionaltothepostholder’sleaveentitlement.

Pay

The salary for this post will be £20,643 - £22,472(£23,196 - £25,251 FTE) per annum dependent on qualifications and experience.

Probationary Period

As with all Petroc appointments, there will be a 6 month probationary period. This is to provide the opportunity for the line manager to ensure that the employee is on the right track and is progressing in the role as expected. The notice period will be one week during this probationary period.

PensionScheme

You will automatically join the Local Government Pension Scheme, which is an index linked final salary scheme. The contribution that you would make would be 5.8%-6.5% of your gross salary, with Petroc making a contribution of 14.9% on your behalf.

Appraisal

All Petroc employees are required to take part in the college’s Appraisal Scheme. You will be appraised on an annual basis. The appraisal is aimed at establishing work targets and to identifying to each employee’s training and development needs. It is not, however, linked to salary, promotional issues or any performance-related pay element.

Essential Training

All new staff are required to participate in a Staff Induction Programme, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Training and Safeguarding Training as part of their Contract of Employment.

Trade Unions

You will be entitled to join a union at the college and, indeed you are encouraged to do so by college management. This is because college management consults with staff through a Joint Consultative Committee framework upon which recognised trade unions and/or professional organisations are represented. Recognised unions are UNISON for support staff, UCU for academic staff. If you are appointed to the post you are applying for and wish for more information, the Human Resources Office will put you in touch with the appropriate branch representative.

Criminal Background Disclosure

You are required to disclose any criminal convictions or police cautions on your application form. Failure to disclose this could lead to instant dismissal from your employment at Petroc. This will necessitate you filling in the appropriate application form prior to your interview.

Sick Pay

Petroc offers its employees the benefit of a sickness allowance when absent due to illness. This ranges from one month’s full pay and two months’ half pay, after four months’ service to six months’ full pay and six months’ half pay after five years’ service. More details are contained in all Petroc Contracts of Employment and Sickness Procedures.

ID Badges

Photo ID badges are issued to all staff on appointment and can be used for photocopying and library borrowing as well as for identification purposes. It is a requirement that all staff wear their badges whilst on any college premises.


ADULT LEARNER SUPPORT TUTOR
BASED AT NORTH DEVON CAMPUS
FULL TIME – PERMANENT
Name: / Date: / October 2017
Department: / Directorate of Quality, Curriculum and Learners / Hours per Week: / 37 hours per week over 40 weeks – some evening work will be required
Line Manager: / Doug Morrish / Scale: / £20,643 - £22,472
(£23,196 - £25,251 FTE)
This job description is a current statement of the duties and tasks required of the postholder concerned. The nature of the job description will change from time to time and its terms are always governed and over-ridden by the post holder’s Contract of Employment. The duties outlined in this document do not constitute a comprehensive or exclusive list and duties may be varied from time to time which do not change the general character of the job or level or responsibility entailed.
Petroc has an active Equal Opportunities, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, commitment to which is expected from all staff. Applicants are, therefore, invited from all suitably qualified people irrespective of disability, gender or race. In particular, applicants with a disability, if they wish to do so, may indicate on the application form details of their disability.
MAIN FUNCTION OF THE JOB
  • To work with adult learners at the point of recruitment and for the duration of their time at college.
  • Working closely with key curriculum areas to equip a case load of learners with the skills and attributes required to allow them to successfully achieve their full potential and be ready for their progression.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • To ensure the successful enrolment of the learner takes place, including following up learners who do not attend during their first few weeks.
  • To support learners who are experiencing poor mental health or emotional issues in achieving their chosen course
  • To deal with any learners who enrol late to ensure that they receive the same level of support through enrolment, induction and transition into College as all other learners
  • To aid all learners to reflect on their skills and experience, inside and outside the curriculum and encourage them to develop new skills and abilities
  • Setting and reviewing each learner’s individual learning plan, set stretching targets and action plans to achieve their goals, and ensure learners make progress which is better than expected from point of entry.
  • To identify support needs, either learning or pastoral, especially where these are affecting the learner’s ability to complete their studies successfully and make referrals as appropriate and maintain effective liaison with appropriate college staff to ensure support meets learners’ needs
  • To take an active part in the organisation of disciplinary procedures, to conduct and arrange meetings in line with the disciplinary procedure and to design and implement action plans collaboratively with individual learners, curriculum areas and parents /guardians where appropriate
  • Work closely with relevant staff across all departments by focusing on their quality improvement areas such as to maintain success, retention and achievement of all learners.
  • Be responsible for ensuring that adult learners know how to keep safe, comply with Safeguarding procedures, and understand the Prevent agenda.
  • To signpost learners for their next steps whether that be progression within Further Education, applications for University or employment/supported employment. This will be via The Careers Service in the Advice and Guidance Centre
  • To ensure that CIS is informed of any changes to the Learner Agreement i.e. change of course/subject, withdrawal from College etc.
  • Participation in staff development activities / personal / professional development
  • Participation in staff briefing sessions
  • Participation in marketing and promotional events
  • Participation in team meetings
  • Participation in the College’s Quality monitoring procedures
  • To comply with College policies
  • Keep relevant auditable records.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Completing one to one sessions with learners to help them maximise their potential, identifying risk as necessary
  • Support learners on their programme, in relation to attendance, meeting personal targets, and the completion of their work
  • To assist learners through to their desired destination, whether that be higher education or employment,making the necessary arrangements for progression e.g. making appointments for careers advice and guidance, assisting with the completion of application forms/CVs etc.
  • Ensuring a seamless progression to College.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Petroc is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The College Recruitment and Selection Policy and Procedure seeks to support this agenda through the selection stages and pre-employment checks.
Petroc is committed to Equality and Diversity and promoting Equality and Diversity and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The College Recruitment and Selection Policy and Procedure seeks to support this agenda through ensuring that at all stages of recruitment and selection are non-discriminatory and individuals are employed or promoted regardless of gender, marital status, age, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, disability or previous criminal records.
Actively take part in the College probation and appraisal process.
Undertake such duties as may be reasonably required commensurate with the level of responsibility within the College at the initial place of work or any other of the College's sites.
APPLICATIONS
All positions are subject to the completion of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure
Completed applications should be returned to the Human Resource Office, Petroc, Old Sticklepath Hill, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2BQ
by no later than 12 noon Friday 3rd November 2017
Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted
Criteria /

Essential

/ Method of Assessment / Desirable / Method of Assessment

Qualifications

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  • Degree level or equivalent
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Level 5 teaching qualification such as Certificate of Education, P.G.C.E, DTLLS or equivalent
  • Or mentoring/advice and guidance qualifications
/ Application

Knowledge and Experience

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  • Significant experience of learner management, support and development
  • Knowledge of Equal Opportunities, Diversity and Inclusion legislation and policies
  • Knowledge and experience of mentoring adult learners
  • Experience of supporting adults who have poor mental health
  • Knowledge of external support agencies
  • Knowledge of Careers
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Application

Skills

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  • Working effectively within a team
  • Flexibility and a capacity to work under pressure and to meet deadline
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Team building and leadership skills
  • Effective ICLT skills
  • Excellent Organisational and administrative skills
  • The ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels across the College and with outside agencies
  • The ability to establish close, effective working relationships with each of the professional tutors, Student Support and Advice and Guidance and Safeguarding staff
  • Ability to take responsibility, make decisions, prioritise and work on own initiative
  • Flexible working (including some evenings and weekends).
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Application

PERSON SPECIFICATION: ADULT LEARNER SUPPORT TUTOR

Criteria /

Essential

/ Method of Assessment / Desirable / Method of Assessment

Qualifications

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  • Degree level or equivalent
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Level 5 teaching qualification such as Certificate of Education, P.G.C.E, DTLLS or equivalent
  • Or mentoring/advice and guidance qualifications
/ Application

Knowledge and Experience

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  • Significant experience of learner management, support and development
  • Knowledge of Equal Opportunities, Diversity and Inclusion legislation and policies
  • Knowledge and experience of mentoring adult learners
  • Experience of supporting adults who have poor mental health
  • Knowledge of external support agencies
  • Knowledge of Careers
/ Interview
Application

Skills

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  • Working effectively within a team
  • Flexibility and a capacity to work under pressure and to meet deadline
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Team building and leadership skills
  • Effective ICLT skills
  • Excellent Organisational and administrative skills
  • The ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels across the College and with outside agencies
  • The ability to establish close, effective working relationships with each of the professional tutors, Student Support and Advice and Guidance and Safeguarding staff
  • Ability to take responsibility, make decisions, prioritise and work on own initiative
  • Flexible working (including some evenings and weekends).
/ Interview
Application

PERSON SPECIFICATION: ADULT LEARNER SUPPORT TUTOR

Criteria /

Essential

/ Method of Assessment / Desirable / Method of Assessment

Attributes

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  • Ability to relate to and inspire young people and adults of all levels and from all vocational areas.
  • Ability to work within a team
  • An understanding of the needs of adult learners
  • A commitment to Equal Opportunities, Diversity and Inclusion
  • A commitment to helping all learners reach their full potential
  • A commitment to self-improvement.
  • Enthusiastic, inspirational and innovative
  • Meticulous record keeping
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