Exams Access Assessor and Specialist Tutor (English and Maths Extra) – Overview
Location: Filton campus (with some travel to other campuses)
Reference: REQ001327
Contract Type: Permanent, term-time only
FTE Salary: Up to £34,416.00 (salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
Actual Salary: Up to £31,938.90
Working Hours: 37 hours a week, 38 weeks a year
South Gloucestershire & Stroud College (SGS) is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Term-Time Only Contracts will incur a salary adjustment if the start date is after 1st September.
* Financial Rewards and Benefits:
* Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners' lives
* Competitive Pension Scheme – Academic roles benefit from access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), with a generous employer contribution of over 23%
* Generous annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays – 39 days academic plus additional college agreed inset development days and 6 self-elected development days (Full-Time Equivalent)
* Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by discretionary closure days
* Extensive professional development with ongoing support for personal and professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees
* Family friendly policies and a commitment to flexible working practices
* Access to 'My Lifestyle' discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
* Free Annual Eye test
* Staff can buy a TOTUM card (formerly NUS Extra cards) as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
* Access to inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
* Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
* Access to external health and wellbeing resources
* Subsidised onsite catering including Costa Coffee
SGS College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes across a range of subjects. Our staff work to help students and colleagues achieve their goals, and we are working to achieve Outstanding status after being classified as Good in our last inspection.
For more information, please consider visiting the SGS College website.
Role Purpose and Activities
We are looking for an EAA assessor/specialist tutor to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team. The role will be balanced between exam access arrangements assessments (EAAs) and specialist tutoring. Most time will be EAA assessments and related administrative tasks; there will be tutoring and teaching during quieter parts of the academic year. Specialist tutors will deliver English and maths, with timetable flexibility based on strengths where possible.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
* Assessing learners for exams access arrangements and completing associated administrative tasks
* Providing departmental training in the college EAA process
* Delivering high quality one-to-one or small group teaching using multi-sensory approaches in Functional Skills and GCSE English and Maths
* Preparing engaging, accessible learning materials, including digital resources
* Building bespoke learning plans tailored to individual needs to promote independent learning
* Monitoring learner achievement and engagement
* Collaborating with course tutors, the Exams team, and parents/carers to support student success
* Training students in the use of assistive technology
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
* L7 Exams Access Arrangements qualification (CCET and C3PTA)
* PGCE or alternative teaching qualification
* Level 5 or above in teaching learners with specific learning difficulties (e.g. dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD)
* Excellent knowledge of GCSE and Functional Skills English and Maths syllabi
* Knowledge of Exam Access Arrangements
* Strong communication with colleagues and students
* Supportive and encouraging to others in the department and organisation
Expected interview date: To be confirmed. If you have any queries please contact the provided email address.
SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Any offer of employment will be subject to safeguarding checks, references, DBS Enhanced Disclosure, and related requirements.
We reserve the right to close the application earlier if there is sufficient interest.
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