Specialist Tutor – Dyslexia Job at Nottingham Full Time

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A place to inspire

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential.Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

Who we need

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Specialist Tutor in Dyslexia, to join our Inclusion Team. You will support our learners to thrive and be naturally learner-centred, with the ability to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Key responsibilities include:

1. To work within the Additional Support Team to take referrals for support and to design and implement individual support programmes.
2. To work within the Dyslexia team to develop good practice and provide a co-ordinated service to learners with Dyslexia
3. To be involved with individual students at pre-entry to assist in guidance and course selection
4. To assess needs and design support programme, with students and carers/other professionals including use of adaptive technology/LSA’s/special exam arrangements and to deliver if requiring specialist teaching.
5. To follow Additional Support practice, e.g. complete TLIPs and Student Track to evidence support receive

What you’ll bring

You will hold a L7 SpLD (Dyslexia) qualification and have experience of providing support to learners at all levels and across a range of vocational and academic programmes.

You will possess a team orientated focus, which is open and approachable to our learners and their complex and diverse needs. You will have ability to liaise with internal and external professionals to

ensure we have the best support in place for our students. Experience within an FE setting is desirable.

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact clare.toska@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk.

Interviews and Assessments are planned for: week commencing 15 June

Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £33,742 to £42,182FTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts)
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we’recommittedto creating a workplace where everyone feelssupported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’reactivelytackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningfulsupportto those affected.

Ourcommitmentto wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopausefeelheard andsupported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture ofcompassionandunderstandingacross the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged toshareexperiences andsupportone another.Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within ourinclusiveworkplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment.Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

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If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here.
We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability