Temporary Foundation Learning Support Tutor

We are delighted that you are considering applying for the post of Temporary Foundation Learning Support Tutor to take up post from 29th August 2023 to 27th June 2024.

The Foundation Learning Department at Cardinal Newman is a dynamic and committed team comprising of fulltime and part-time staff delivering the courses around Pathways to Independence and Employability.

All staff members are SEND specialists, having worked with young people with LDD in a variety of settings. There is a team ethos of collaboration and commitment to continuous improvement. All staff are committed to the academic and pastoral support for students so they can fulfill their potential and progress into further pathways for adulthood.

The department has an excellent record of progress and achievement through delivery of high quality qualifications, vocational options and enrichment. As well as being successful academically, the department is an integral part of the wider college community; fully integrating in all college life and activities.

Cardinal Newman is a wonderful place to work and we welcome applications from those who are keen to gain a broad experience of working in an outstanding institution. We are a happy and thriving Catholic Sixth Form College committed to equality and diversity welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds into our community irrespective of their religion or belief, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, marital or pregnancy status.

Completed application forms should be returned to the Human Resources Department (via email or post) by 9.00am on 9th June 2023. We do ask that you accept, in the interests of economy, that if you have not heard from us by the end of June you have not been selected for interview on this occasion. We will confirm receipt of all applications by email within one working day of receipt. Please call the HR team if you have not received a confirmation email by the closing date. Please note we do not accept CV's, if you wish to apply for the post please find an application form on our vacancies page https://www.cardinalnewman.ac.uk/job-vacancies

Main Terms and Conditions: Support Staff

Salary: The post will be paid on the Sixth Form Colleges' Support Staff Pay Spine at points 7 to 11 pro rata to £21,394 to £24,138 per annum. Actual salary £11,588.76 to £13,041.29 per annum

Payment of Salary: Your salary will be paid by BACs transfer into your bank account on the last banking day of the month (except at Christmas when payment is made before the holiday)

Pension Scheme: You will automatically become a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme (unless you opt-out). Further details are available at www.lancs-pensions.org.uk

Working hours: 26.25 hours per week, term time only, plus additional time off at October half term, Christmas, and early finish at summer.

Working hours for the role will be 9.15am - 4.15pm (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) and 9.15-4.30pm (Tuesday)

Holidays: Holiday entitlement is pro rata to 22 days annual leave plus 8 statutory and 4 concessionary days. After 5 years' continuous services the annual leave entitlement increases to pro rata to 25 days annual leave.

DBS Clearance: This post requires Disclosure and Barring Service clearance as well as a range of other safer recruitment checks.

Post Title: Temporary Foundation Learning Support Tutor

All staff must make a positive contribution to

• The Catholic ethos of the College and its distinctive nature;
• The College Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety and Safeguarding Policies and Procedures;
• The pursuit of excellence and highest standards of quality in all aspects of College life;
• Their own professional development, in accordance with the needs of the College

Cardinal Newman College has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note candidates’ suitability to work with children will be explored at interview and confirmed through references for the appointee.