Lead Tutor – Maths and English
Location: Thetford
Salary: £31,980 - £38,000
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Benefits:
• 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 33 days with service)
• Life assurance
• Retail discounts
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
About the Organisation:
This well-established charity, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, specialises in providing alternative education for young people who do not thrive in mainstream settings. Through a combination of vocational and academic pathways, the organisation helps students develop the skills needed for apprenticeships, employment, or further education. With a strong focus on high-quality teaching, learner engagement, and positive outcomes, the organisation creates a supportive environment where every learner can reach their full potential.
Role Overview:
The Lead Tutor will be responsible for delivering and managing high-quality education for students aged 14-19 with complex needs and behavioural challenges. This role requires a combination of teaching expertise, curriculum development, staff leadership, and student support to ensure an inclusive and effective learning experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Teaching & Learning:
• Plan and deliver engaging, structured, and differentiated GCSE Maths and/or English lessons that cater to individual learning needs and abilities.
• Develop schemes of work and assessment plans that align with national curriculum standards and meet the needs of students with additional learning requirements.
• Use a variety of teaching strategies, including project-based and practical learning approaches, to enhance engagement and motivation.
• Monitor student progress through regular assessments and data analysis, adapting teaching strategies as needed.
• Provide targeted intervention for students who require additional support to achieve their learning goals.
Leadership & Management:
• Oversee the curriculum, ensuring it is high-quality, inclusive, and responsive to student needs.
• Manage a team of educators, providing guidance, mentoring, and professional development to improve teaching standards.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing support plans where necessary.
• Lead by example in promoting high standards of teaching, learning, and behaviour management.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures, creating a safe and structured learning environment.
Student Support & Engagement:
• Build strong relationships with learners, fostering a positive, supportive, and structured learning environment.
• Work closely with parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to student development and wellbeing.
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies to support students in developing self-regulation and resilience.
• Promote a culture of inclusivity and respect, ensuring that all students have equal opportunities to succeed.
• Support students in setting and achieving their academic and personal development goals, preparing them for further education or employment.
Requirements:
• Qualified Teacher Status (or a willingness to work towards it).
• Proven experience working with students with complex needs and behavioural challenges.
• Strong understanding of curriculum planning, assessment strategies, and differentiated teaching approaches.
• Excellent behaviour management skills with the ability to create a structured and engaging learning environment.
• Previous experience in a leadership or mentoring role, with the ability to support and develop staff.
• A commitment to safeguarding, student welfare, and inclusive education.
• Full UK driving licence.
This role is ideal for an experienced educator with a passion for working with students who need an alternative approach to learning. If you are committed to creating a positive and inclusive educational experience and have strong leadership skills, we would love to hear from you.
For more detail, please contact Simon Atkins on 0191 3000513
