Who
are we?
This
is an exciting time to join the TCHC Group. TCHC Group was set up in August
2004. Since then, we have continued to develop and deliver programmes to
support young people to learn, achieve and progress to greater opportunities.
TCHC is an organisation that believes in creating opportunities for all. It is
an organisation that is ethical, friendly, and considerate and encompasses
these values in all its services and operations. Most of all, we believe in
working together as a team to create opportunities for the individuals we work
with to grow, to help them recognise and achieve their aspirations and goals
and attain a positive outcome.
TCHC is a disability confident, committed employer.
Who
are we looking for?
TCHC
is looking for a passionate individual who can support our learners through the
delivery of Business & Retail, and is looking for a career progression in
education, working with some of the hardest-to-reach young people, enabling
them to progress to greater opportunities.
As
a Vocational Tutor, you will be required to plan, prepare, and teach Business
& Retail from entry level up to level 2 for the young people within the
Study Programme, as agreed with the Centre Manager and quality team. Carry out
the administrative and tracking tasks required. Provide appropriate feedback
and support where necessary, and create an appropriate and welcoming atmosphere
for learners.
Your
delivery will be creative and engaging to ensure individuals achieve their aims
in all subjects. You will be supported by a Quality Team and a centre manager
who is responsible for leading the team to drive up quality, reaching and
exceeding KPI’s and promoting an ethos of continuous improvement.
Job Title
Business
& Retail Tutor
Location:
Basildon (Southgate)
Working Hours:
Monday to Thursday 8.45 am to
5.30 pm, 30-minute lunch break, Friday 8.45 am to 1.15 pm, 37.5 hours per
week
Contract Type:
Perm
Reports to:
Centre Manager
Salary Band:
Unqualified £25,000 – £27,000,
Qualified £28,000 – £30,000 per annum
What
are we looking for?
Qualifications:
·Qualified
to DTLLS/Cert Ed/ PGCE or equivalent (desirable)
·Qualified
to PTLLS/AET or equivalent (essential)
·GCSE
or equivalent in English and maths at grade C/4 or above (essential)
·Business
and Retail (experience and qualifications are essential)
·Employability
(experience is essential)
·Assessor
qualification (desirable)
Main Tasks &
Responsibilities
As a Tutor, you are
required to carry out the following duties in the context of TCHC’s policies
and practices, particularly Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity, Health and
Safety and Data Protection, and those of any host organisations, including
informing learners of their obligations:
Plan, deliver and
report on your course, using methods and materials appropriate to the learner
group and course content. A Scheme of work/syllabus and lesson plans should be
used for this and made available to the Centre manager, Quality Assurance,
class visitors or inspectors when required.
·Prepare/adapt an appropriate
range of teaching materials.
·Identify/assess the
needs of learners and, if necessary, adapt course content and delivery style to
meet these needs.
·Deal appropriately
with individual learner support needs, using the appropriate forms and
recording the required evidence as per the guidelines provided.
·Comply with the
TCHC policy on Safeguarding and Prevent so that all learners are taught in a
safe environment and are made aware of the Prevent strategy.
·Comply with the
TCHC policy on Equality and Diversity so that all learners are treated with
respect and dignity in an environment in which a diversity of backgrounds and experiences
is valued. Deal with any harassment or discrimination issues that arise.
·Discuss Learning
Outcomes and moderation requirements with learners as the course proceeds.
·Evaluate the
effectiveness of learning. Assess learners’ work in a timely manner using a
range of assessment methods. Keep records of learners’ progress and ensure
learners are given feedback on their progress.
·Be responsible for
promoting and safeguarding (including Prevent) the welfare of all learners for
whom you have responsibility or with whom you come into contact and adhere to
TCHC’s Safeguarding and Prevent policies.
·Offer advice on
further learning and progression opportunities to learners as required.
·Attend relevant
induction and training meetings as required by TCHC.
·Where appropriate,
attend standardisation meetings.
·Represent TCHC
throughout the programme.
·Follow the
education inspection framework.
·Undertake regular
CPD and record it using company documents.
·Undertake
qualifications where suitable as part of your own learning and development.
·Take proactive
approaches to ensure Safeguarding and Prevent is embedded into the delivery and
ensure issues are raised accordingly, in line with TCHC’s Safeguarding Policy,
using the appropriate recording and reporting tools.
·Prepare for and
attend monthly caseload review meetings with your line manager.
·Prepare for and
attend standardisation meetings as instructed by Quality Assurance
·Ongoing management
and administration tasks relating to TCHC’s CRM and systems, including but not
limited to session planning, logging results and providing feedback to learners.
·Work alongside the
Quality team to ensure that delivery meets the high expectations of TCHC.
·Ensure any
complaints are raised accordingly in line with TCHC’s Complaints Policy
·Liaise with
relevant team members to ensure learners achieve their targets and progress
into appropriate outcomes.
·Establish, develop,
and maintain effective working relationships with other external organisations
involved with the service and learners.
·Attend monthly team
meetings with the line manager to discuss feedback.
·Follow all company
policies and procedures.
·Be familiar with
and research updates to qualification specifications and handbooks for
subjects’ quality assurance.
·Participate in
OFSTED inspections as required.
·Be very familiar
with key company policies.
Note: These responsibilities serve as an initial outline
for the tasks that the post holder will initially be expected to perform.
Changes may occur over time to accommodate evolving job requirements and adapt
to shifting circumstances.
Furthermore, given the dynamic nature of our
operational environment, it is crucial for individuals in these roles to
demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to travel to different work
locations. This outline represents an initial plan and will be subject to
periodic review as part of our Continuous Professional Development process.
Confidentiality
The individual in this role is responsible for upholding the
confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, staff, and other
stakeholders. Certain aspects of their work involve handling confidential
information, which should not be disclosed to individuals outside the scope of
their official duties. It is imperative that the post holder consistently
always adheres to the provisions of the General Data Regulation Act.
Safeguarding, Prevent
& Equal Opportunities
TCHC is dedicated to promoting equal opportunities and
preventing discrimination for everyone. Our commitment extends to adhering to
Safer Recruitment Policies, safeguarding practices, complying with the Prevent
Duty, and advocating for the well-being of children, youth, and adults. In
pursuit of our dedication, we will continuously enhance and refine our robust
safeguarding processes and procedures, fostering a culture of safeguarding
among our team members and volunteers.
Commitment to
Safeguarding
TCHC is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children, young people and adults. All staff are expected to adhere to our
Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and the safeguarding
responsibilities outlined in their job description.
We conduct Safer Recruitment Checks on all staff prior to
confirming a start date, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. An
online search of information within the public domain is conducted on all
candidates who are invited to interview.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
(ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, amended 2013
and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain
spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be
disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them
into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
and the Exceptions Order 1975 provides information about which convictions must
be declared during job applications and related exceptions, and further
information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Please see our Recruitment with Safer Recruitment Policy for
further information, or get in touch on 01923
698477 or hr@tchc.net
Pre-employment checks
The company also conducts an
internal online search on social media platforms in accordance with the Keeping
Children Safe in Education guidance. Should any pertinent information arise
from this search, it will be discussed with the applicant as part of the
recruitment process.
Please note that upon a successful
job offer, the company performs digitalised right-to-work checks and initiates
DBS applications through an external service provider. An enhanced DBS check,
including the barred list, is mandatory for this role.
Rewards for your hard work
For us here at TCHC, reward means
far more than just pay. Our generous and competitive benefits package includes:
- The
full-time equivalent annual leave entitlement is 20 days per year in
addition to 8 UK public holidays. An additional day of leave will be added
for each complete year of service, effective from the commencement of the
next holiday year, up to a maximum of 5 additional days after 5 years of
service, giving a maximum total annual leave entitlement of 25 days. This
will be pro rata for part-time hours.
- ·We
operate a Christmas and New Year shutdown period, in which you will receive an
additional 3 days of leave at full pay to cover this closure period after 1
year of service. This will be pro rata for part-time
hours.
- When
your birthday falls on a working day, you will receive the day off at full
pay.
- Sickness
pay allowance after the probationary period.
- Pension
scheme after 3 months of employment with us
- Bupa
Cash Plan, level 1, paid by the company after the probationary period.
- Employee
Assistance Programme to access help and support 24 hours a day, every day
of the year for immediate family (eligibility applies)
- Discounted
membership for BUPA (subject to the qualifying conditions)
- Long
Service club loyalty gift upon completion of 5 and 10 years of continuous
service
- Quarterly
and annual awards
- Company
tools and equipment for the performance of your duties
- Reimbursement
of travel to other locations outside of the Centre (this will exclude
travelling to the usual workplace)
How to Apply
To apply, please
complete the application form online at: https://tchc.net/apply-now/
