As a Specialist Dyslexia Tutor, you'll be key in supporting and teaching young people in small groups and 1‑1. You'll be screening students in Further Education with dyslexic tendencies, organising exam concessions, and supporting those with EHCPs. One of the largest requirements of this role is also to contribute to the assessment and organisation of Access Arrangements in accordance with the guidance and regulations provided by JCQ and specific Exam Awarding Bodies.
Please note that there are two salary scale points for this position. All candidates will start at the introductory salary scale point unless certain criteria are met. Employees can move up the salary scale once one full academic year of teaching for our group is complete, subject to approval. Therefore, internal applicants may qualify for the higher salary scale, although they should seek clarification.
Qualifications
* Qualified teacher (DET, PGCE or Certificate in Education)
* Level 7 SPLD qualified Assessor; experience as a Dyslexia Teacher with lower relevant qualifications would be considered
* Two years’ experience of teaching students with SPLD
* Experience of a range of conditions that impact learning – SEND & SEMH
* Experience with assisted technologies
Outstanding Ofsted Provider
East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. It is proud to be the first General Further Education college organisation in the country to have received the Outstanding grade against each of the strands under the new Ofsted inspection framework. An inclusive provider, our colleagues place our students and the communities we serve at the heart of everything they do across EKC Group and this is illustrated in our ‘Strong’ skills grading by Ofsted.
Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles. As a designated establishment, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore have an obligation to carry out checks to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults. These checks include conviction/caution self‑declaration, Enhanced DBS check and obtaining sufficient referencing.
We're confident that at the end of your working day, you'll have overcome challenges and made a genuine difference, leaving a lasting impression. Impactful, fulfilling, progression are just three words that outline this role.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and holiday entitlement - 42 days (FTE)
* Access to 100’s of online discounts via our Rewards Scheme
* Generous teacher pension scheme – 28% employer contribution
* Time off for your child's first day at school, moving home and for interviews
Further Details
* Hours: 18.5 per week
* Salary (pro rata per annum): £18,055 to £19,780
* Working Pattern: We would preferably like to have the 2.5 days worked within Monday to Wednesday, however we are open to discussions at interview.
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