Progression Tutor

Portland is a specialist college, residential care provider and Centre of Excellence for Autism. We believe everyone with disabilities should have a lifetime of opportunity. 

We are a safe and happy place that helps people to lead more independent and fulfilling lives. Our education and care programmes focus on three themes: independence, health and well-being and employability. Everyone has different needs, so we tailor our programmes for people to focus on achieving their goals, their way. Ofsted and CQC rate us as Good, and we have won several awards for our wonderful provision. 

At Portland Charity our staff are at the heart of what we do, we are passionate about our vision and dedicate our careers to improving the lives of people with disabilities. Our priority is to create an outstanding place to work and a happy working environment where the rewards of a job well done can be seen in the faces of our learners and citizens.

We are recruiting for two Progression Tutors and as part of the Learning and Teaching department at Portland College you will shape and help learners gain employment outcomes. In conjunction with the Information, Advice, Guidance and Transitions Team, you will lead on target setting and development of education and independence of all learners within your tutorial group, in line with their individual learning plan. You will play a key role in the success of their Study Programme.

You will track and evidence their progress, their learner journey and communicate this to ensure appropriate funding is achieved. You will plan and deliver meaningful activities to promote learners understanding of EDI, Safeguarding, SMSC, maths, English, employability and independence. You will lead on the integration of these into the curriculum whilst enabling learners to achieve their individual targets and specified qualifications.

We will have within a specialist education environment and ideally experience of delivering highly differentiated programmes to learners who have a wide variety of needs. Knowledge of RARPA and Adult Education Budget funding would be advantageous as would a qualification in Special Educational Needs.

Many of our staff have a disability and we’re proud to hold Disability Confident and Mindful Employer status which recognises our positive approach to physical and mental health at work. Applications are completed via our online recruitment portal, if you require an alternative format to enable you to apply for this role then please contact the Portland HR team on 01623 499 111 who will be able to assist you.

Please note - CV's will not be accepted alone, an application form must be completed to fulfil Safer Recruitment requirements. A CV will be considered alongside your application.

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted