PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SPONSORSHIP. Exceptional People Deserve Exceptional Staff Shaftesbury Millie College is a post 16-25 education setting helping young people with a range of learning and physical disabilities in Dorset and the local area, bridging the gap between education and employment. Students are supported with personalised learning programmes which build confidence and independence, underpinned by a focus on wellbeing. It is a one-of-a-kind work environment, set on a 350-acre countryside site near Poole. The college s curriculum is directly aligned to its natural environment and the enterprise activities that operate there, including animal care, catering and retail, conservation and horticulture. Our 3 aims: Supporting lifelong learning for all Enabling access to high-quality education Supporting young people to live safe and independent lives. The college delivers personalised learning through a bespoke methodology of class, outdoor and community-based learning spaces, depending on the learners choice, interests and future ambitions. Our unique site at Holton Lee enables us to deliver our Enterprise Curriculum through Innovate, Catering, Retail, Creative Crafts and Events, and Cultivate, including Horticulture, Animal Care, and Conservation. Our students will develop their skills through these curriculum areas in order to use these skills in their future lives. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed individual to make a key contribution as Tutor, a middle leadership role within the College. You will provide high-class professional support for your two co-tutors and work closely with the support team based in that class to develop the personalised provision for our learners. You will have demonstrable evidence of the following, ideally in a SEND setting: effectively plan and prepare lessons, teaching effectively according to educational need a group of assigned students effectively lead Co-tutors, who manage a class group each use the college evidence collection system to ensure the collection of evidence for assessment and recording of learner progress demonstrates impact appropriately assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students, taking into account the curriculum and policies of the College oversee the management of a team of education support assistants and liaise with MDT, therapists and other professionals as required work with the Enterprise team collaboratively to deliver high-quality learning experiences for all students The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students, and it is the responsibility of all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Shaftesbury positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community in which we work. Main Duties Planning and preparing lessons. Teaching allocated students according to educational needs, promoting the development of the abilities and aptitudes of all learners. Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of students in line with college policy. Implementing the teaching and learning and associated quality assurance policies for the college. The management of a team of support assistants and liaise with therapists and other professionals who work with the students including support for new team members. Determining an individual learning programme for each student that ensures an appropriately differentiated curriculum. Ensuring an appropriately differentiated curriculum is planned and delivered for each student in line with the curriculum and course. Developing long, medium term and weekly plans including the provision of virtual learning in line with the virtual learning policy where required. Joining in with peer mentoring to improve the delivery of the curriculum. Liaising with the Transitions Coordinator to ensure a smooth transition for students into and from the college. Developing close links with MDT and Therapists re individual pupils with physical and communication and computer technology needs to support/enable their development and access to the curriculum. Engaging in weekly meetings with the class team of support staff to ensure clear learning outcomes for all students are communicated effectively. Making effective and appropriate use of resources available to support learning including the use of technology. To contribute to the implementation of the College Quality Improvement Plan as directed by line manager. Expectations: To work within the framework of the mission statements, aims, policies and procedures of Shaftesbury and of Millie College and to support the Christian objectives of the organisation. To be committed to the development of opportunities for inclusion by all students attending the College. To accept a personal commitment to the corporate responsibility for the education, care and development of all students attending the College. To promote and develop a team approach across all professional disciplines to the work of the College. To be a role model for staff and students in all aspects of personal and professional conduct and by exemplifying the Code of Conduct of Shaftesbury. Confidentiality Any information relating to people using the service acquired in the course of duty must be treated in strictest confidence and must be discussed only within the confines of the work setting with the appropriate member of staff. Any information relating to staff acquired in the course of duty must be treated in the strictest confidence and must be discussed only with other senior members of staff or with the line manager. Health and Safety The post holder must be familiar with Shaftesbury s health and safety policy and guidelines. All work should be undertaken so as to be consistent with these, and so as to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others affected by their work. Safeguarding The post holder must be familiar and understand Shaftesbury Safeguarding Policy and Guidelines. All work should be undertaken so as to be consistent with these, and so as to ensure own health and safety, and that of others affected by their work. Ensure that dignity, choice, respect, independence and rights are upheld at all times. Note: This job description is not exhaustive and amendments and additions may be required in line with future changes policy. It will be reviewed annually. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS Internal: SLT, Tutors, ESAs, MDT Team, Enterprise External: Parents/Carers, External MDT Professionals Application Process PLEASE PROVIDE A COVERING LETTER AND CV WITH YOUR APPLICATION FORM. Job Description and Application Form on request please contact Mo Obadare, People Manager, mobadare@shaftesburygroup.org Closing date: Interview Dates : To be confirmed Early applications are strongly encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate before the above dates. Visits to the setting are welcomed, and encouraged, by arrangement.