Recruitment Pack Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) Development Class Tutor

Recruitment Pack – Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) Development Class Tutor

June 2016

Contents

Vision/Aims 2

Why Work For Us 4

Who We Are Looking For 5

Job Description 6

Advert 7

Vision/Aims

About City Gateway Alternative Provision

Since 1999, City Gateway Trust has been successfully providing vocational education and work opportunities to young people across Tower Hamlets and neighbouring boroughs. Drawing from its successful model of working to develop the ‘whole person’, City Gateway Alternative Provision (CGAP) opened its doors in 2012. CGAP has proved to be an incredibly popular choice for referring school aged and school leaver young people in Tower Hamlets, who had been unable to thrive within the mainstream educational model.

At CGAP, we exist to bring hope to young people aged 14-19, by working to develop the skills, confidence and belief, that will enable them to add long-term value to their lives, families and the wider community.

We do this by

· developing their whole - personal, social and academic – skillset

· realising their academic potential through achievement of stretching qualifications

· securing destinations that add long-term value to their lives, their families and to the wider community

We will achieve this, through;

· An alternative, creative and personalised curriculum offer that builds skills, qualifications and confidence

· High expectations and levels of structure underpinned by a tailored coaching programme

· Identifying progression pathways that are personally, socially and academically relevant to them as individuals.

Our success is down to the passion, skills and attributes of our team. We all share the values and commitment to ensure that we give every young person the opportunity, support and engagement to develop the skills, confidence and belief they need in order to recognise and realise their potential.

· 117,000 of 16-24 year olds are unemployed, of which 25% are economically inactive.

· 16% of 19 year olds have not achieved a level 2 qualification (equivalent to GCSE A-C) – vital for employment.

We fundamentally believe that the future prosperity and growth of communities lies within the realisation and significance of every young person’s potential.

That is why we are committed to ensure we continuously improve on our delivery model, so we can achieve the best future outcome for our young learners, through the realisation of their potential.

Our Vision

‘Future lives transformed through engaging and stretching alternative education’

Mission

‘To prepare and progress disadvantaged and disengaged young people, aged 13-24, in inner city east London and surrounding boroughs, into sustained education or employment.’

Ethos

We are non-religious and non-selective school. However our morals – ethical purpose – are aligned with a Christian ethos, to be inspired and guided to love our neighbours and to help those in society who are poor, excluded and in need.

We believe that we are at our best when we work to serve the whole community regardless of faith or background.

Values

What are our values and how do they relate to realising our vison?

Value - Love – to commit to our learners, colleagues and wider community, by showing love in a supportive, resilient and transformative way

Behaviours – Believe, Express and Beyond

· Believe in the best and deal with the worst

· Express love and care for each other

· Go above and beyond to bring hope to our communities

Value - Cohesion – to foster cohesion amongst our learners and the wider communities in which we live, work and serve

Behaviours –Peace, Respect and Unity

· Be peace makers; work in partnership and collaboration with the local community to build peace

· Treat everyone with respect; build bridges and strengthen our community through celebration and acceptance of all, regardless of gender, race, faith, sexuality and disability

· Foster unity; amongst all

Value - Integrity – to ensure our approach is learner focussed, always doing what’s right for them, in the right way and for the right reasons

Behaviours – True, Transparency and Honesty

· Hold true to our values; ensure that we do what we say internally and externally

· Strive for transparency at every level

· Ensure honesty underpins all aspects of our work.

Why Work For Us

CG has seen rapid growth and change over the last few years and, we are now looking to appoint a new Sports Fitness class tutor. This is a real and rare opportunity, to shape the future success of this key area.

This is a unique time to join the team at City Gateway Alternative Provision (CGAP) and will give you a very real opportunity to play an instrumental role in shaping our model for long-term sustainable success.

Our approach is not different because we want to be different, it is based on the fact that our approach continues to improve and transform the lives of many young people, for whom mainstream routes have failed

A role in Alternative Provision means that you are making an impact on the young people who need your expertise the most. Working in AP is unique: success is not solely defined by academic outcomes. We’re not defined by league tables as for some students we may have as little as 3 months to make an impact on their lives. We work best when the class sizes are small and support is tailored. The curriculum is evolving and refining to be the most beneficial to our young people. It’s a massively creative and developing area.

Your skills, strength and supportive approach is vital to ensuring success for our young people, who come to us with a number of challenges, that include amongst others:

· Substance misuse

· Neglect

· School exclusion

· Low academic starting points

Your innovation, solutions, experience and drive towards success will determine many more successful outcomes for young people.

Who We Are Looking For

City Gateway Alternative Provision aims are;

· developing their whole - personal, social and academic – skillset

· realising their academic potential through achievement of stretching qualifications

· securing destinations that add long-term value to their lives, their families and to the wider community

We will achieve this, through;

· An alternative, creative and personalised curriculum offer that builds skills, qualifications and confidence

· High expectations and levels of structure underpinned by a tailored coaching programme

· Identifying progression pathways that are personally, socially and academically relevant to them as individuals.

As a Personal and Social Development Class Tutor you will teach a range of courses to 14-19 year olds including:

· PSD course

· Pearson BTEC Entry Level Travel and Tourism (Entry Level 3)

· WJEC Creative Arts Entry Level Pathway (EL3)

· Pearson BTEC WorkSkills (Entry Level 3)

These are all qualifications designed to engage learners, and to provide tasters to different areas or vocations.

The SMSC Class Tutor must enjoy teaching and have a passion to see young people succeed and be committed to ensuring that young people achieve their qualification. They should strive to develop key skills and competencies with the learners which will prepare them to access further education and employment. You will work alongside a varied team of tutors and support workers to ensure learners achieve and positively progress.

Occupational competence is of lesser importance here – what is crucial is that you are someone who wants to work with some of the hardest to reach young people to engage them in a creative way.

Along with the relevant skills and experience you will be someone who works hard, is positive to be around, takes full responsibility for your work, is creatively solution focused and an encouragement to others. We also recognise that in a time of significant change and growth; the right kind of people to drive that forward are those that are attracted to a challenge, resilient, adaptable, with a clear focus on quality and improvement.

Job Description

Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) Development Class Tutor

Salary / £22,330 – £30,450
Main Workbase / Mastmaker Court, London, E14 9UB
Hours of work
Contract / Full time
Permanent
Line Manager / Curriculum Manager

Main Purpose

Working across our 14-19 provision, this role will deliver high quality and engaging learning across courses aimed at some of our most challenging learners. The SMSC tutor will work to engage students in a creative way through classroom delivery and alternative methods of engagement and enrichment.

The SMSC Tutor will teach a variety of Entry Level Qualifications across Key Stage 4 and Post 16 that are designed to develop learners spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding through creative and innovative methods. You will uphold all quality standards and conduct formal assessments towards accredited outcomes. The SMSC Tutor must enjoy teaching and have up to date knowledge of creative teaching methods such as Project Based Learning. You will have a passion to see young people succeed, achieve and develop. You should strive to develop key skills and competencies with the learners which will prepare them to access further education and employment. You will work alongside a varied team of tutors and support workers to ensure learners achieve and positively progress.

Main Responsibilities

Teaching and Planning:

· To fulfil the duties of a teacher as set out in the DfE Professional Standards for teachers

· To inspire and motivate students who may not have previously not enjoyed education and/or who start with limited prior attainment

· To develop innovative and creative classroom techniques in order to maximise progress and attainment

· To develop a creative and engaging curriculum

· Monitor student progress and use data to inform planning

· Prepare schemes of work and lesson plans; including differentiation

· Deliver sessions according to the high quality standards set for the course and qualification standards, considering session evaluation and improvements

· Assess according to formal guidelines and to internal verification standards

· Manage learner behaviour in the training room by establishing and maintaining learner code of conduct

· Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete tutor records, all tracking, and monitoring of learner progress and development to ensure high achievement and progression rates.

Wider Support

· Work with Curriculum Managers to build relationships with other organisations and identify potential partnership working opportunities

· Be responsive to specific learner needs and other staff’s requirements, and also identifying trainees’ common skills gaps (to be identified using the Skills Profile)

· Be an active part of the Key Stage 4 and Post 16 team, working closely with other staff and the Curriculum Manager as well as attending team meetings and wider City Gateway meetings where necessary

· Complete any duty rotas as required

· Other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager or Head of Department

· Postholder will actively follow City Gateway policies

· Postholder will maintain an awareness and observation of Fire and Health & Safety Regulations

Other:

· Encourage and support your team members by engaging with team meetings and activities as well as working with them to identify appropriate enrichment activities

· Shares City Gateway’s values and method, and commitment to City Gateway’s vision.

As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the postholder

Person Specification

Attributes / Essential / Desirable
Education/ Qualifications / Good standard of formal education
English and Maths at Level 2
PTLLS/Award in Education and Training
· A1, CAVA or other assessor qualification / · Teaching qualification - DTTLS or equivalent
Experience/ Knowledge / · Knowledge of the challenges faced by inner city young people
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· Experience and competence in facilitating sessions with disadvantaged and/or disengaged young people
Knowledge of alternative education and/or creative approaches to delivering education
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· Proven experience of taking responsibility for the success of a project / ·
Skills/Abilities / · Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team
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· Flexibility and resourcefulness
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· Ability to relate well to young people and advise them effectively
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· Ability to motivate and inspire young people to learn and achieve
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· Ability to think strategically and plan, prioritise and organise multiple work tasks under tight timelines
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· Skilled communicator with a wide range of audiences
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· Strong organisational skills / · Knowledge of the training and employment market
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· Skilled in using Microsoft Office applications
Personal Qualities / · Self-motivated, with strong time management skills
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· Able to see the potential in young people, passion to see them succeed in the workplace
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· Resourceful, can work well under pressure
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· Shares City Gateway’s ethos and values, committed to City Gateway’s vision / · Flexibility in approach to work and taking on new responsibilities

DBS Check:

This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check in compliance with City Gateway’s DBS & Risk Assessment Policy.

Equality and Diversity

City Gateway is committed to equality and valuing diversity. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce

Advert

CG has seen rapid growth and change over the last few years and, we are now looking to appoint a new tutor. This is a real and rare opportunity, to shape the future success of this key area.