Subject Tutor

The Role

We are outstanding, you can be too.

Are you someone who strives to develop and inspire learner’s skills?

Then this job is for you!

During this role, you will be working with Progressions tutors to establish appropriate skills needed to support aspects of a learner’s study programme and provide them with up to date industry skills to be successful in the workplace. This can range from teaching the learners in two or more subjects relevant to your skillset, to developing a bank of appropriate resources that support student’s needs.

You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at the Who We Are and Choose Your Future pages on our website https://www.portland.ac.uk/

Working at Portland Charity

At Portland Charity our learners, citizens and staff are at the heart of what we do, we are passionate about our vision that all people with disabilities will have a lifetime of opportunity and you could help us to achieve that. Our priority for staff is to create an outstanding place to work where the rewards of a job well done can be seen in the faces of our learners and citizens.



There are lots of great benefits to working at Portland Charity

·       a rewarding career and working towards positive outcomes for our learners and citizens

·       enhanced holidays of 33 days per year when you join us (pro rata) and you are able to buy up to 10 additional days of holiday

·       you are eligible for a Blue Light Card with access to lots of great discounts

·       free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme

·       free parking on site and access to a subsidised canteen with a variety of meal options

·       everyone has an opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills on the job through training, mentoring and qualifications!

We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections the community.

Qualifications needed

·      You will hold a teaching qualification Education and Training Level 4 or equivalent or willingness to work towards within an agreed timeframe.

·      You have achieved English and Maths level 2 or willingness to work towards in an agreed timeframe

·      TAQA level 3 or willingness to work towards within an agreed timeframe

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Applying to work at Portland Charity

There are some other important things you need to know before you apply to work with us at Portland Charity.

Portland Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff from abuse or harm and to promote Fundamental British Values.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. 

You will need to provide evidence of your care qualifications and or be willing to complete the Care Certificate within a three month period.

Please note – We need you to complete an application form to fulfil our Safer Recruitment responsibilities but you can submit a CV and we will consider it alongside your application form.

In order to apply for this role, you will need to apply using our online recruitment portal, Face Ed.

Please click on the “apply” button and this will take you to the link to access the platform.

If you have any questions or need some help when completing your application you can contact work@portland.ac.uk or call the Recruitment team on 01623 499111, extension 428 or 205 and we will be happy to help.

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 and wellbeing at work. If you would like to speak with us before completing an application you can contact our Recruitment team on 01623 499 111 or via email at work@portland.ac.uk who will be happy to support you with your application or answer any questions.

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