Achievement Support Tutor

The College is seeking to appoint a well-qualified, high performing and enthusiastic individual to the Achievement Tutor post, who will lead and inspire students. The Achievement Tutors (ATs) motivate, energise and challenge students to stretch their potential to the full. The ATs also act as a coach, providing students with individualised support and relentless positivity, whilst also signposting to appropriate internal and external career development events, to ensure students have a full experience of College life. At Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College each individual student is central to all our endeavours. Each Achievement Tutor has sole responsibility for a number of tutor groups, delivering the weekly hour tutorial programme and will also live out our commitment of 'high support and high challenge' for every student to be 'the best they can be'. As an Achievement Tutor you will be expected to demonstrate a consistent commitment to the guidance and challenge of students. You will deliver the weekly tutorial programme to tutor groups, help set and review learning targets, track student attendance and achievement through data monitoring, agree motivational targets, manage 1-1s and produce student progress reviews. Where students are on T Levels, you will help set and review learning targets, track student attendance and achievement both when in college and when out on placement through data monitoring. You will also be an additional point of contact for the employers whilst students are on placement. You will be responsible for overseeing the timely completion of students' university and other progression applications and completing related references. You will be expected to work flexibly to ensure that the responsibilities of the role are fulfilled effectively. The Achievement Tutor team have a very friendly and professional atmosphere within the department and a strong emphasis on encouraging a positive rapport between staff and students in the pursuit of academic success. There is a wealth of experience and professional knowledge and an encouragement to undertake CPD. Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver the tutorial programme as planned for all assigned tutor groups.
• Establish a tutor group identity and develop a rapport with individual students.
• Motivate and energise young people, act as coach to provide students with individualised support and challenges which will stretch their potential to the full.
• Assist the Head of Students and Senior Tutors with the delivery of assemblies.
• Monitor and support the progress of all tutees using the College assessment data tracking system, providing every tutee with supportive and focused 1:1 reviews.
• Manage and prioritise 1:1 reviews/interviews as required.
• Monitor the attendance and punctuality of students in line with college expectations.
• Oversee a cohort of students with attendance concerns, in conjunction with the Senior Tutors intervention plan.
• Deal promptly and appropriately with curriculum concerns and referrals in relation to individual student progress.
• Use Cedar effectively to ensure a 'live' and accurate record of any meeting/concern/commendation is provided.
• Ensure students' completion of Individuated Learning Plans on Cedar (college system).
• Refer students to other agencies where appropriate - e.g., careers team, Learning Support, college counsellor etc.
• Deal promptly with concerns raised by students and where necessary, refer them to the next stage.
• Support and guide students with application processes, including UCAS.
• Complete high-quality references for all tutees in tutor groups.
• Develop an effective and supportive partnership with parents/carers by regular and appropriate contact and meetings.
• Liaise regularly with Head of Students and Senior Tutor to discuss any issues.
• Follow the Safeguarding policy, making prompt referral to the DSL regarding safeguarding issues.
• Cover for absent tutors if required.
Other duties
• To have regard to the principles and values expressed in the College's Mission Statement.
• To demonstrate a commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons in line with College policy.
• To have full regard for the College's Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety requirements
• To attend meetings in accordance with the College meetings' schedule.
• To adhere to all policies and procedures of the college
• Assist with cross college events such as charity fund-raising and social events during the year.
• Contribute to the interviewing of students as part of the enrolment process.
• Contribute to the induction of new students.
• Be available to monitor student behaviour during college breaks and lunch time.
• To perform such other duties as may be reasonable assigned by the principal which reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and are commensurate with its level of responsibility.
The job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities under broad headings. It is not intended to specify every job activity or responsibility in detail. The job may change over time to reflect the changing needs of the College, as well as the personal development needs of the post holder. Any changes will be discussed with the post-holder prior to implementation. All College employees are expected to work flexibly to ensure that responsibilities are fulfilled efficiently and effectively according to the needs of the College and its students.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Protection of Children and Young Persons procedures. If you are selected for interview, you will be required to consent to the necessary enquiries being made.

Actual pay will be support spine pay point 14 (0.881FTE) to 18 (0.889FTE) - £27,596 to £31,466 p.a., Salary: The appointment will be made on the Sixth Form Colleges' Employers' Association Support Staff pay spine points 14 to 18 £31,324 to £35,395 p.a. pro-rata. Full time, term time only + 10 days. Actual pay will be support spine pay point 14 (0.881FTE) to 18 (0.889FTE) - £27,596 to £31,466 p.a., These are just some of the benefits offered to staff, along with some key facts:
• Free on-site car parking
• Located in the University District of Leeds and close to Leeds City Centre (easily accessible by public or private transport)
• The framework for Ethical Leadership in Education underpins everything we do
• The College has been rated again as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted (March 2022 and September 2024) and is always oversubscribed.
• The West Yorkshire Travel Plan Network which gives 12% discount on Annual Metro Cards
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site canteen facilities, with a separate Starbucks café
• Feel good lunches - every half term (Different days on rota)
• Training and CPD
• Enhanced sick pay above statutory entitlement
• Enhanced payment for maternity, paternity and adoption leave (subject to qualifying period)
• Flu jab re-imbursement
• Various wellbeing initiatives, some staff led (i.e. yoga, knitting, College choir, Time to talk/ Mental Health and Wellbeing) + support to chosen charity of the year (voted by staff) with money raising initiatives.
• On-site College counsellor (mainly for students but staff can benefit from this or use the services of our EAP) Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured offers free and confidential advice available 24hrs, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
• Various discount platforms offering savings across a broad range of categories, including retail, fitness, well-being, and more (Blue Light, UniDays etc)
• Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) - Teachers only
• West Yorkshire Pensions - Support staff only
• Access to the beautiful chapel with regular services for staff to attend
• End of year College BBQ for staff + Mission and Ethos ' day, Staff Retreat Days
• Lots of celebration and fundraising reasons for cake baking (or just eating!)