Tai Chi Tutor

Brockenhurst College is seeking a part-time Tai Chi Tutor to join the team at Lymington Community Centre on a claims basis. We are looking specifically for a tutor to teach a Tai Chi class for beginners. Subject to numbers, the course will normally run over three terms, 10 – 13 weeks in each term. The day and time of the class is to be agreed with the new tutor. This position offers a competitive salary of £24.30 per hour.

The Tai Chi Tutor Role: As our Tai Chi Tutor, you will continually improve the learning experience and achievement of adult students through effective teaching and course coordination.

Responsibilities:

• Teach Tai Chi courses as agreed with the Area Organiser.
• Mark registers and provide schemes of work.
• Work closely with the Area Organisers, particularly with regards to the recruitment, monitoring and progression of students.
• Pay due attention to the principles of inclusive learning including individual learning styles, support for students with learning difficulties and disabilities, and extension resources/activities for students of higher ability.
• Contribute to the design, delivery and future planning and development of the curriculum.
• Contribute to the teaching/learning resource bank for the relevant subject/course.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of developments in the relevant subject/course.
• Attend relevant Enrolment/Open Events as appropriate, in consultation with the Area Organisers and undertake such duties as may be reasonably requested from time to time.

Ideal Qualifications and Skills:

• Professional qualification in relevant subject area.
• Appropriate teacher training qualification – or working towards this which can be done whilst teaching the course.
• Successful track record of teaching adults or a desire to teach and obtain the relevant qualification.
• Knowledge and understanding of current developments in the relevant curriculum area.
• Knowledge of appropriate health and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of appropriate methods of involving adult students in feedback on their courses.
• Flexibility and effective communication skills.
• Evidence of working towards and achieving personal targets.
• Good administrative and organisational skills.
• Supportive and positive approach to teaching.
• Ability or willingness to use Information Learning Technology and other IT applications.

Benefits:

• 37 days leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff) with annual leave being taken flexibly during college closure periods.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College.
• On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time.
• Enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Free eye care vouchers.
• Free secure onsite parking.
• Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare.
• Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches.