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 both
young people and adults to learn, achieve and progress toward 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?
Are
you an inspiring educator with a real passion for creating engaging and
creative sessions and looking for a rewarding new challenge? Are you eager to
make a difference in the lives of young people by providing them with enriching
knowledge and experiences?
Can you engage and build positive
relationships with young people who may have complex needs? Do you feel that
young people who are vulnerable deserve an opportunity to develop their skills and
abilities and have the best chance to succeed?
Are you enthusiastic, determined
and resilient with effective communication skills?
TCHC is
looking for a motivational educator to join our team as a Health and Care Tutor
based at our GAPS Watford Centre. Our GAPS Centre provides further education
for learners aged 16-18 or 19-24 with an EHCP. You will plan engaging schemes
of work, set and review targets, track learner progress and assess in relation
to awarding body regulations. We are eager to hire an individual who believes
all young people deserve an enriching education and opportunities to better
their future and prepare them for further education, employment and adulthood.
We are
looking to recruit:
Job Title:
Health & Social Care Tutor
Location:
Watford
Working
Hours:
8.30 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday, 1-hour lunch,
37.5 hours per week.
A term-time only option will also be considered.
Contract
Type:
Perm
Reports
to:
Centre Manager
Salary
Band:
Unqualified
£25k to £27k Qualified £28k to £30k
What are we
looking for?
Qualifications:
- GCSE (or equivalent L2 Functional skills) in English
and maths at grade C/4 or above
- Health & Social Care qualification up L3 and
above
- Qualified to PTLLS/ CTLLS (or equivalent)
- Qualified to PTLLS/DTLLS/Cert Ed/ PGCE (or equivalent)
- Assessor qualification and experience
If you do
not currently hold a teaching or assessing qualification, we are able to
support you through the appropriate qualifications or assessments.
As a
Health & Care Tutor, you will be responsible for planning and teaching the
Health & Care curriculum, as well as differentiating your lesson activities
and resources. You will be required to ensure work is marked, records are kept,
and assessment is ongoing. You will need to ensure all learners are on track
throughout the year, preparing a portfolio of work to demonstrate how they meet
assessment criteria, and maintaining a high level of successful pass rates.
Main Tasks &
Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning
- Plan, prepare
and teach lessons at levels Entry 3 and Level 1 for Health and Care
- Create
effective schemes of work that clearly support the learning process of
individuals and contribute to the company’s development and implementation
of these schemes of work
- Prepare and
develop innovative lesson plans, designing and delivering group
activities. Lessons should provide a reasonable level of challenge for all
learners whilst being pitched at an appropriate level for the cohort
- Diagnose learners’
literacy, numeracy and ICT needs and requirements by using various
diagnostic testing and mock tests
- Differentiate
lesson plans and resources in line with learner needs as outlined in EHCP
documents or through observations
- Consider
enrichment projects that would support the learning of your learners
- Make use of
current technology to enhance teaching, learning and information retention
- Provide 1:1
support to learners where necessary, utilising available LSA support
during lessons
- Provide
appropriate encouragement, guidance, and support to learners to help them
progress
- Manage any
behaviour issues that arise in line with TCHC policy, with support from
the Centre Manager
- Prepare and
submit up-to-date assessments of learners
- Manage LSA
deployment during lessons, ensuring all learners are supported and their
work is completed to an appropriate standard
Continuing Professional Development
- Undertake a
full company induction programme, under the guidance of the Centre Manager
- Follow the
Education Inspection Framework
- Familiarise
yourself with the EHCP process. Undertake CPD in relevant areas for
working with SEND learners.
- Keep up to
date with research and developments in teaching pedagogy, changes in the
curriculum and new initiatives which should lead to improvements in
teaching and learning
- Prepare for
and attend standardisation meetings are instructed by Quality Assurance
- Work alongside
the Quality team to ensure that your curriculum delivery meets the high
expectations for TCHC study programmes
- Be a reactive
and reflective practitioner, evaluating and improving your own practice in
order to take teaching and learning forward, as well as ensuring learner
success and progress
Administration
- Implement the
TCHC assessment, recording and reporting procedures
- Track progress
of learners using appropriate and provided tracking systems
- Set SMART
targets for learners, taking into consideration both their academic and
personal growth. Consider how your scheme of work can support these
learners with their established EHCP targets
- Conduct 1:1
progress reviews of qualifications and personal skills
- Establish,
develop and maintain effective working relationships with other external
organisations involved with the centre and the curriculum
- Participate in
appropriate meetings with colleagues, parents and agencies for the benefit
of the students.
- Participate in
events/open days as required
- Support for
absent colleagues as required
- Participate in
OFSTED inspections as required
Safeguarding
- To ensure all
safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to, and reporting
procedures are followed
- Use CPOMs to
record any safeguarding concerns or incidents accurately, ensuring all
involved are kept up to date with any follow-up actions
- Work with the Centre
Manager/Safeguarding Champion/DSL to gather information if you are
required to
- Raise concerns
immediately for the student’s welfare
Health and Safety
- Comply with
procedures on all matters concerning health, safety, and welfare.
- Undertake risk
assessment strategies for the programme area in relation to teaching and
learning.
- Take
responsibility for personal health, safety, and welfare and that of others
who may be affected by your actions or inactions.
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/
