Distance Learning Tutor (Health & Social Care)
DistanceLearningCentre.com is looking to recruit a Health & Social Care tutor for its Access to Higher Education Diplomas and GCSE courses who will principally teach across Social Issues in Healthcare and Psychology, an additional ability to teach some Criminology is an advanctage. Applicants need to have experience of teaching on Access programmes.
The successful applicant will join an enthusiastic and dedicated team of professionals in an expanding organisation; mainly working from home autonomously, but also communicating effectively with other team members and attending regular face-to-face meetings. The post is not suitable for short-term bridging work as work levels are consistent and tutors are employed as full-time permanent, professional and versatile teachers. There are also regular paid opportunities for writing course materials and assessments.
As a distance learning tutor you will need an excellent telephone manner, ringing your students every week, be highly IT literate and respond to emails within 24 hours. You will need to be able to mark work accurately and promptly to a given set of criteria and write academic references. You will provide structured support and guidance, helping students meet their goals, with the ability go the extra mile through a commitment to see students gain confidence and fulfil their potential.
DistanceLearningCentre.com was established in 1993 as The Distance Learning Centre and is now the leading national provider of online Access courses with an excellent reputation for quality and a very high rate of success. In 2015, our students obtained places in over 70 different Universities across the UK.
Interviews will be held week commencing 12/09/2016.
Full application details can be found on our Vacancies page at http://www.distancelearningcentre.co.uk/vacancies.php, which includes Application Form, Application Guidance, Tutor Job Description and Tutor Person Specification.
Vacancy Details
Application closing date: 02/09/2016
Salary: £28000 per annum approx.
Location: Mainly working from home. You should live within 1 hour travel from Central Office.
Contract term: Permanent
Contract Type: Paid monthly per student plus student progression payments.
Notice period: 2 months
Employer Information
Name: distancelearningcentre.com
Org Type: Private Limited Company
Phase: Further Education
Gender: Mixed
Age Range: 16 + years
Denomination: Non-denominational
Location & Contacts
Address: 44 Rochdale Road, Darwin House, Todmorden, Lancashire.
Postcode: OL14 7LD
Tel: 01706 810245 or 0845 302 8270
Fax: none
Email:
Website: www.distancelearningcentre.com