National Star are seeking to appoint two inspirational Tutors (one permanent and one fixed term contract for the rest of this acedemic year) to deliver high quality programmes for young people with a range of disabilities and support needs. Our community includes autistic students, those with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI), multisensory impairments, and/ or Multiple Learning and/ or physical disabilities.
With an understanding of a post 16 curriculum that prepares young people for adulthood, you will have experience of planning and delivering innovative and person centred sessions to young people with complex learning difficulties and disabilities. You will ideally hold a relevant level 3 or 4 professional qualification and ideally have or be willing to work towards a teaching qualification at Diploma level.
With experience in a SEND (Special Education Needs) teaching environment, your assessment of starting points, teaching skills, as well as recognition and recording of progress, will meet required professional standards and ensure high quality provision for our students.
It goes without saying that you will be a first-class communicator, who is creative, proactive and forward-thinking. You will need to possess excellent team working skills to successfully collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, building positive relationships with students, colleagues, and external stakeholders to maximise learning, independence and wellbeing in order to enable students to achieve aspirational and personalised outcomes.
This role will be based at our main site in Ullenwood on the outskirts of Cheltenham (GL53 9QU. With access from the A417 this can be commutable from a wide area of Gloucestershire or Worcestershire or if you don't drive we have a free minibus service from the centre of Cheltenham or Gloucester.
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How to apply
At National Star, we know the value of a diverse workforce, and welcome applications from all areas of the community. This includes those with disabilities, and we are a proud Disability Confident employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities.
Please note that all applicants will be expected to undertake a DBS Disclosure, and undergo the necessary employer checks. The level of disclosure to be applied for will be dependent on your job role and will be discussed with you during the recruitment process but is usually an enhanced level. Where appropriate, the adult and child barred lists will be checked and we will not employ anyone who appears on either of those registers.
We prefer people to submit an online application as this helps support the charity in saving money. Alternatively please send your cv to recruitment@nationalstar.org or call our recruitment department 01242 504300 for further information or an application form. If you have a disability and need to apply using an alternative format, or if you have any technical problems with our recruitment system please let us know.
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