SEND Post-16 Lead Tutor

Company Description

Operated by Digital Advantage, DISC is the Digital Independent Specialist College, a unique environment designed to help young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) move towards employment in the creative and digital economy. Based in the city centre of Manchester, DISC is a creative and digital studio providing supported work-based learning to help talented young people fulfil their potential and dreams.

DISC is for young people with SEND aged 16-24 who love creative and digital work and who would thrive in a professional, work-based learning environment, who love learning by doing and making and who want to develop their core skills to help them into the workplace. We are a professional and agile organisation seeking committed staff members who share our goal to improve the life chances of young people with SEND.

We are seeking a full time Foundation Lead Tutor to join our dedicated team working under the direction of the Head of College to deliver and maintain high-quality teaching, learning and care for students in DISC's Foundation 1 cohort, ensuring learners with SEND achieve the outcomes set out in their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

The ideal candidate will have experience of supporting young people to achieve their goals, professional and open to developing within an innovative setting. They will be agile and able to adapt their working style to fit a small and fast paced organisation, embrace new ideas and share theirs for the overall progress of our young people. Professional/lived experience of people with SEND and strong digital skills are a bonus, but they are not a pre-requisite. We are open to applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

This role is based at DISC Manchester, Holyoake House, Hanover Street, Manchester, M4 4AH.

To apply, follow the link - https://form.jotform.com/261173913716357

Safeguarding Statement

At DISC, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people. We expect all staff, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment practices, we follow rigorous procedures to ensure that all applicants are suitable to work with young people. This includes background checks, references, and adherence to our safeguarding policies.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching, Learning and Assessment
• Support the planning, delivery, assessment, and development of the curriculum for DISC's Foundation 1 cohort.
• Create weekly plans and implement an appropriate curriculum, contributing to curriculum design within the relevant subject area(s).
• Perform ongoing assessments of learners as required in the college calendar.
• Create assessments for students and assign independent study tasks to consolidate and extend learning.
• Ensure Digital Skills audits are completed in line with the college calendar.
• Contribute to entries for digital qualifications, exams, and any reasonable adjustments required.

Learner Support and Progress Monitoring
• Act as first point of contact as Workplace Mentor for pastoral support issues.
• Lead EHCP and other review meetings.
• Support the Head of College to submit all EHCP review paperwork.
• Oversee and sign off AM and PM attendance marking, chasing, and monitoring undertaken by the Studio Support Worker.
• Ensure learner progress is regularly recorded, monitored, and available for meetings with key Leadership Team members.
• Maintain up-to-date records for learners' portfolios, in collaboration with the Head of College.
• Plan termly reviews with learners, parents/carers, and other stakeholders as required.
• Prepare and share termly reports with learners and parents/carers.
• Write progress reports and share feedback effectively to promote further learning.
• Provide an environment that reflects a professional, inclusive digital workspace.
• Ensure the studio environment remains orderly and is personalised and tailored to meet the individual needs of students.
• Encourage students to take an active part in discussions and in any quality assurance processes.
• Support student external visits and work placements.

Communication and Partnership
• Meet regularly with the Head of College to support line management and the transition of learners into DISC via the AP pathway.
• Participate in all DISC team meetings.
• Plan collaboratively with the Head of College, Tutors, and Studio Support Workers.
• Maintain ongoing, open communication with parents and caregivers, providing feedback on learning, behaviour, and progress.
• Attend twice-weekly planning and support meetings.
• Undertake supervision when required by the line manager.

Commitment to Quality and Inclusion
• Actively promote the equalities and diversity agenda in the workplace and in service delivery.
• Maintain familiarity with customer care, health and safety, and all DISC policies.
• Participate in self-improvement in performance through workplace development.
• Undertake wellbeing programmes and interventions, when required by the line manager.
• Undertake all CPD and training, as directed by the line manager.
• Undertake any additional duties commensurate with the grade of the post.