Join Colchester Institute - Where Your Career Makes a Difference
At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.
We are seeking a Progress and Destination Tutor to join our team. In this role you will, work in liaison with curriculum and teaching staff to provide appropriate support for students, with the overall aim to ensure that all students progress on their programmes and that they are equipped with the skills and information needed to reach a positive destination; thus positively contributing to the College's retention, attendance and destination results.
Job title: Progress and Destination Tutor
Permanent, 38 weeks a year, 37 hours a week, Colchester Based, Health and Social Care, Science and Access - HE and FE Department
About the role: Supporting students with their induction and orientation to the College, in liaison with other curriculum staff, to help them to identify their planned destinations and any barriers to learning, supporting the 42-day focus process leading to increased retention.
To have a particular focus in the first few weeks of the academic year on students who enrol late, or who show signs of disengagement or detachment in the early stages of their study programmes, to keep them on programme.
Reviewing students' overall attendance, punctuality, behaviour, and attitudes to learning, taking swift and appropriate action as necessary, including the use of the College attendance and / or disciplinary policy, supported by programme leaders and other involved teaching staff.
Delivering weekly tutorial sessions on cross-college themes, and in line with a centrally produced tutorial programme including, but not limited to, progression; employability; safeguarding; preventing radicalisation; staying safe, bullying and harassment; and British values.
Developing and adapting Group Tutorial sessions and resources in line with a co- ordinated College approach to ensure the most appropriate delivery for your students.
Using relevant software such as moodle to deliver aspects of the Group Tutorial Programme, especially work experience and employability.
Essential Experience: Experience working with 16-19 year olds.
Experience of supporting, motivating and mentoring individuals against goals.
Experience of working with various forms of communication including email, texting and telephone.
Essential Qualifications: Minimum L2 maths and English
Education to a Level 3 or above
Why join us?
At Colchester Institute, we value our staff and invest in their growth. Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you.
We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.
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