Entry Skills Pathway

Job Purpose

You will teach, tutor, and support learners on the Entry Skills Pathway, a programme designed for young people who do not yet meet the entry requirements for Level 1 courses. Learners on this programme often face barriers to learning, have low starting points, may have experienced disrupted education, SEND, SEMH needs, or have previously attended PRUs or been NEET. Many learners may initially struggle to engage or present challenging behaviour.

You will deliver English, maths and tutorial alongside sessions that develop personal, social, and study skills, and facilitate project-based learning that taps into learners’ interests, builds independence, and develops skills for adulthood and next steps. You will also lead enrichment activities that foster confidence, participation, and a sense of achievement.

The postholder will set high expectations, build trusting and supportive relationships, and design lessons that are engaging, meaningful, and responsive to the strengths, needs, and aspirations of each learner. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and external professionals to ensure learners are motivated, supported, and able to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching, Learning, and Assessment

• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality teaching and learning for Entry Skills Pathway learners, ensuring lessons are engaging, accessible, and differentiated to meet the needs of learners with diverse starting points and learning needs. 

• Deliver English, maths tutorials, pastoral sessions, and project-based lessons that promote participation, skill development, and personal growth. 

• Lead enrichment activities that build confidence, resilience, and engagement, supporting learners’ broader personal development. 

• Use innovative and inclusive teaching strategies to motivate learners who may struggle to engage or have challenging behaviour. 

• Monitor learner progress and participation, using assessment, observation, and learner feedback to adapt teaching approaches and provide timely support. 

• Actively contribute to the review and development of schemes of learning, resources, and curriculum materials to ensure relevance and inclusivity.

Supporting Learners

• Build positive, trusting relationships with learners who may be reluctant or disengaged, promoting re-engagement, motivation, and resilience.

  • Support learners to overcome barriers to learning, including SEMH needs, low prior attainment, and disrupted educational experiences. 

• Model high expectations for behaviour, attendance, and participation, using restorative and supportive approaches to address challenges.

  • Provide pastoral guidance and support, liaising with families, carers, and external agencies as needed to support learner engagement and progress. 

• Contribute to induction, transition, and progression processes, ensuring learners feel welcomed, supported, and prepared for the next stage of their education.

Course Management and Administration

• Maintain accurate learner records, including registers, progress reports, and intervention plans, ensuring compliance with college policies.

  • Participate in course team meetings, quality assurance activities, and curriculum reviews, contributing ideas and feedback to enhance the learner experience

. • Identify learners requiring additional support and work collaboratively with the wider team, including LSAs and pastoral staff, to implement inclusive strategies. 

• Support the evaluation and reporting of learner outcomes, engagement, and achievement to inform continuous improvement.

General

1. To be aware of the principles of safeguarding children and young people as they apply to the role with the College. Actively promote and implement the College’s Safeguarding Policy

2. To be involved in college staff development and training schemes and participate in PDR procedures within the college.

3. To adhere to the College's Single Equality Scheme with respect to staff and students and champion inclusion in all practices

4. To comply with and implement the College’s Health and Safety policy

5. To undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as may be required

his job description and person specification is current at the date of issue. Changing organisational needs may require the job description to change, within reason, after prior consultation with the post holder. 

Please note that we advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range. The salary structure includes progression within the published grades, subject to service, funding, and performance.