At Catch22, we are proud of our reputation as a modern and progressive employer. Our 1,300 colleagues and 300 volunteers work at every stage of the social welfare cycle, supporting over 60,000 individuals from cradle to career. Our work spans education, justice and rehabilitation, children's social care, family support, social action, and getting people into work.
Catch22 College
Catch22 College comprises 8 sites across the country, delivering academic and vocational training programmes for young people aged 16+ who, for various reasons, are not suited to a mainstream school setting.
Our sites in Peterlee, Bishop Auckland, and Stanley, like all our school sites, provide students with a highly supportive environment. They have access to opportunities to build confidence and self-belief, and to gain new skills and experiences that will help them achieve their life goals. We exist to help our students find their future.
The post involves working across all three Durham-based sites (1 day Stanley, 1 day Peterlee, 2 days Bishop, with a planning day to be arranged at a site convenient for the candidate).
*We are an accredited centre for City and Guilds, NCFE, and Edexcel.
Job Description
The role of Vocational Tutor offers an excellent opportunity to support learners in developing their knowledge and skills, and in accessing appropriate training and employment opportunities.
As a qualified tutor, you will teach Employability and Customer Service to 16-19-year-olds (up to 24 with an EHCP). You will be supported by Lead Teachers, responsible for leading the team to improve quality, reach and exceed KPIs, and promote continuous improvement.
*Access to a car and a full driving licence are required for this role.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Deliver Employability and Customer Service training.
2. Lead the development of schemes of work for service delivery.
3. Prepare and develop innovative lesson plans, and design and deliver group activities.
4. Deliver training to individuals and groups, following the curriculum, and set objectives and targets for achievement.
5. Provide one-to-one support to learners as needed.
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Qualifications
We are seeking applicants who can demonstrate the following qualifications, experience, knowledge, and skills:
* Relevant professional qualification or experience in the area of instruction.
* A relevant teaching qualification (e.g., Degree, PGCE, Cert Ed).
* Experience teaching in an alternative provision environment, including working with children with EAL, SEN, speech and language difficulties, and other complex needs.
* Experience working with disengaged or hard-to-reach young people aged 14-19.
* Ability to motivate and encourage students with high expectations of behaviour and strategies for challenging pupils.
* Knowledge of statutory requirements related to equal opportunities, discrimination, health and safety, SEN, and safeguarding.
Additional Information
Salary: £23,340.19 - £32,257.53 pro-rata, depending on experience (based on £25,585 - £35,360 FTE per annum)
Hours of work: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only (41 weeks)
*Access to a car and a full driving licence are required for this role.
Catch22 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
*We aim to appoint as soon as possible; applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged.
See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.
Interviews will be scheduled as suitable candidates are identified. Early application is strongly advised.
At Catch22, we value equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering an inclusive environment.
Catch22 adheres to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices, including online searches of publicly available information for successful candidates.
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