We are seeking Psychology tutors for 1 or 2 days a week (5 or 10hrs) over 36 academic weeks as part of our Access to HE team at our Bude and Newquay centres and/or our remote (online) offer. The role is long term and on-going, starting in September 2023.
The successful candidate must be comfortable teaching all aspects of Psychology in line with Health and Social care / Social Science requirements at Level 3.
Candidates must be able to effectively plan and deliver high-quality learning opportunities to groups of adults and young people on our Access to HE Health and Social Care and Social Science Level 3 Diploma Courses, ensuring maximum retention of learners and achievement of qualifications/ learning goals. The tutor will be required to plan, deliver and assess students' progress, track learning, monitor and encourage development and set targets. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of Access to HE Diplomas as well as their subject specialism.
You should be competent in teaching and supporting at Level 3. Candidates should hold
- a Degree or substantial subject knowledge – qualification in subject specialism at least one level higher than the level teaching.
- Teaching Qualification(s) in line with national legislative requirements
- English and Maths qualification at level 2 or above
- Good IT skills
Please view the role profile here, your application will need to demonstrate how you meet the required criteria. Please ensure you answer all of the pre-screening questions in full, within the application form. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here – The application process
Please do not upload any additional documentation in support of this application. Applications will be considered based on the screening questions and qualifications and experience details provided within the application form only. Any further attachments will not be considered when the recruiting managers are shortlisting for interview.
This position will be subject to a criminal record disclosure check.
Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g. race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.
Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It’s a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.
Whilst the location/work-base for this role has been specified our evolving ways of working means that the role may require you to also work remotely (e.g. from home/other locations). We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.
More information about working for Cornwall Council is available here.
We are happy to talk about flexible working options.
