CANDIDATE INFORMATION BROCHURE To inspire young people to make their best better December 2015 Dear Candidate Thank you for taking the time to apply for the 1-1 English Tutor role at New Rickstones Academy. New Rickstones Academy opened in September 2008 and is part of Academies Enterprise Trust, the largest nationwide, multi academy sponsor in the country. The Academies Enterprise Trust firmly believes that all young people deserve to become world class learners – to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a world class educational environment, which has the best facilities, the best teaching and the most up to date resources available to them. Our vision is to help students achieve world class learning outcomes by developing world class teachers in a world class community. New Rickstones Academy has an exciting future and this appointment represents a great opportunity to secure positive outcomes for our learners. If you share our vision and values then we would be very excited to hear from you. Yours sincerely The Recruitment Team New Rickstones Academy At New Rickstones Academy, we are passionate about learning. A creative and dynamic academy, we deliver a broad, balanced, personalised and rigorous education that prepares students for the challenges and opportunities of living and working in the 21st century. New Rickstones Academy has approximately 650 students on roll and has held specialisms in Arts and Maths. In 2013, the academy recorded its best ever results. In February 2012, the academy moved into its new state of the art £25 million building, which provides an outstanding environment for teaching and learning. With the move into the new buildings, the academy is confident that the upward trend in achievement will continue. The academy holds Investors in People accreditation, and was one of the first schools in the country to be awarded the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM)– a quote from the IQM report stated, “Making Our Best Better” is a motto seen at every AET academy. At New Rickstones Academy, this goes far beyond mere words. The drive really is for every child, whatever their background, ethnicity, gender or learning difficulties, to make the most of their opportunities and abilities in whatever they are engaged.” The academy also holds the ArtsMark accreditation and is proud of its numerous and eclectic programme of drama, music and dance performances. New Rickstones’ commitment to the Witham Twinning Association is cemented by our music students performing in Germany for the annual Reunification Ceremony. The academy is located in Witham, a market town in North Essex, equidistant between the county town of Chelmsford and the oldest town in England, Colchester. A main line train service runs to London Liverpool Street (35 minutes) and the coastal areas of Essex are within close proximity. We are proud of our staff, our students and of their achievements and believe that motivating and supporting our staff is the key that underpins innovative teaching and learning. We offer extensive professional development opportunities, as well as a non-contributory private health scheme to all contracted members of staff. We are delighted to welcome the AET National Teaching School Alliance onto our campus, allowing our staff to access specialised support and training on our doorstep. Also on our site is an independent private nursery school offering competitive rates to staff at the academy. Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the academy. Job Description Job Title: 1-1 Tutor Responsible to: Head of Subject, Linked Member of SLT Job Purpose To provide tuition to students, either one to one or in small groups, in order to support raising attainment of students. Safeguarding Our academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment Duties Intervention ● To deliver agreed intervention sessions, either one to one or in small groups ● To prepare, teach and evaluate sessions ● To use a range of teaching and learning strategies and resources so that individual students have access to the curriculum ● To follow the Behaviour, Discipline and Student Welfare Policy and communicate any pastoral issues to the form tutor in the first instance ● To ensure students use equipment safely ● To maintain a safe and stimulating working environment ● To liaise with the SENCO and the form tutor over any student with special educational needs and to modify tutoring according ● To assess student’ work and maintain a record of students attainments. To use assessments to diagnose individual strengths and weaknesses and to plan subsequent teaching accordingly ● To establish productive working relationships with students, acting as a role model and setting high expectations and outcomes. ● To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students in sessions. ● To provide feedback to students and teachers in relation to their progress ● To report any concerns to the Head of Subject. Other ● To support the department with any other work such as departmental or academy events ● In liaison with Head of Subject, to support the Learning Support Department, working with students with learning difficulties/disabilities in mainstream classes and small groups General ● To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace ● To ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the academy’s Equal Opportunities Policy ● To maintain confidentiality in all academy related matters Notes 1. The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the statement of Conditions of Employment. 2. This job description allocates duties and responsibilities but does not direct the particular amount of time to be spent on carrying them out and no part of it may be so construed 3. The job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed at least once a year and it may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the holder of the post. 4. This job description may be varied to meet the changing demands of the academy at the reasonable discretion of the Head of Academy 5. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment. It describes the way the post holder is expected and required to perform and complete the particular duties as set out in the foregoing. December 2015 Please sign and return one copy to Human Resources and keep one copy for your records. Signed __________________________________ Date ______________________ Print Name _______________________________ Person Specification Criteria Standard Essential /Desirable 1. Specialist ● Minimum Level 3 qualification in the tutoring subject E Knowledge & ● Experience of coaching/training others Experience ● Excellent literacy and numeracy skills including Maths and English GCSE ● Good IT skills ● Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies ● Knowledge of strategies to manage student behaviour effectively ● Knowledge of basic Health and Safety ● Previous experience in a similar role D ● Educated to degree level or equivalent ● Knowledge of the Curriculum 2. Organisation ● Experience of organising workload and working to E & Planning deadlines ● Ability to plan lessons effectively, setting appropriate and challenging expectations for students’ learning 3. Problem ● Experience of resolving problems independently E Solving & ● Ability to stay calm under pressure Initiative ● Ability to use initiative and work independently 4. ● Excellent communication skills with the ability to use clear E Communication language to communicate information unambiguously ● Able to mark and monitor students’ work, providing constructive oral and written feedback to students and parents 5. People Skills ● Ability to motivate and inspire students E & Customer ● Ability to be proactive and anticipate students needs Focus ● Experience of building and maintaining effective relationships with others and negotiating effectively ● Experience of working effectively as part of a team ● Able to deal with pastoral issues in a sensitive manner ● Demonstrate a commitment to equality 6. Flexibility & ● Experience of adapting effectively to changing situations E Adaptability ● Able to work at both academy sites ● Willing to work flexibly to meet academy needs ● Willing to develop in the role and undertake appropriate training courses 7. Safeguarding ● Understanding of safeguarding / child protection E procedures Our Academies The AET has a number of academies located across England. Primary Academies Secondary Academies Special Academies North Academy Location Opened Age Profile Caldicotes Primary Academy Middlesbrough April 2013 3-11 Cottingley Primary Academy Leeds December 2012 3-11 Feversham Primary Academy Bradford, West November 2012 3-11 Yorkshire Firth Park Academy Sheffield August 2013 11-16 Hall Road Academy Hull September 2012 3-11 Hillsview Academy Middlesbrough September 2014 11-18 Kingswood Academy Hull July 2013 11-16 Meadstead Primary Academy Barnsley June 2013 3-11 Newington Academy Hull September 2012 3-11 North Ormesby Primary Academy Middlesbrough October 2012 3-11 Shafton Primary Academy Shafton, Barnsley December 2012 4-11 St Helen’s Primary Academy Barnsley, Monk Bretton December 2012 3-11 Swallow Hill Academy Leeds July 2013 11-18 The Green Way Academy Hull September 2012 4-11 Unity City Academy Middlesbrough September 2013