JOB TITLE: Motor Vehicle Vocational Tutor

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of College

JOB PURPOSE: To meet high professional standards in teaching and learning in the Motor Vehicle Department in order to ensure that student’s knowledge, understanding and achievement is of the highest levels within motor vehicle studies.

DATE: SEPTEMBER 2017

ROLE: The post holder will teach and manage learning for a range of motor vehicle courses at levels Entry Level to level 2 to small groups of young learners aged 16-25 who may have profound learning difficulties including AHD and SEMH. In addition the post holder will provide enrichment and taster courses to KS3 and KS4 students as required.

THE POST HOLDER WILL:

Ensure high standards of student’s attainment and progress in motor vehicle studies
Promote high expectations and provide a safe and secure learning environment for staff and students in the vocational areas
Contribute to curriculum and self-development

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBITIES:

Strategic Direction

To aspire to be an excellent classroom practitioner
To lead high quality teaching and learning in motor vehicle studies
To have a passion for motor vehicle studies and their development as a curriculum area within the College

Teaching and Learning

To contribute to schemes of work and curriculum materials for motor vehicle studies in the College
To plan effective lessons matching the design of the lesson to the ability of the students
To use student data to inform planning and progression
To have high expectations of students based on a sound knowledge of their prior and potential attainment
To take account of the need for progression in the student’s learning experience and be accountable for student attainment
To ensure effective whole class, group or individual opportunities are available to students
To set high standards of expectations of student’s behaviour through good classroom discipline, focused teaching and productive relationships
To set and assess any course/homework as an integral part of student’s learning
To use opportunities to reinforce literacy and numeracy skills within the teaching
To use enterprising approaches to teaching and learning when appropriate
To effectively deliver the tutorial programme when required to do so
To contribute to the extra-curricular activities programme for students, particularly the provision of taster sessions for students who wish to experience the courses on offer in motor vehicle and engineering

Management of the Curriculum Area

To apply best value for money principles in using the College’s resources
To ensure that the all teaching and learning accommodation provides a positive and safe environment which promotes well-being and high achievement for all in the college
Ensure the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and any subsequent amendments are met within the motor vehicle workshops and engineering learning spaces

Community and Partnership

To work closely and in partnership with Managers, the Principal & Senior Leadership Team to ensure the successful ongoing development of the College.
To work in partnership with all schools and institutions affiliated with Goldwyn School / College
To develop programmes and access and use of the motor vehicle workshop and engineering facilities, both during and outside term time where appropriate and agreed with both the Manager and Principal

Developing Self and Working with Others

To give clear and constructive feedback to students on how to move towards the next level or grade
To work as a team member, identifying opportunities for working with colleagues and sharing good practices
To set an example to students in work ethic, conduct, dress code, punctuality and attendance
To take responsibility for one’s own professional development and keeping up to date in subject expertise and teaching skills
To maintain effective working relationships with teaching and supporting staff
To keep an accurate register of attendance and encourage excellent punctuality and attendance
To liaise with parents/carers and other schools as appropriate
To take a positive approach towards innovation in teaching methodology and subject development
To attend College Open days, Parent Evenings, Recruitment events as directed by the Manager or Principal
To write student reports and assessments as required