EYITT Lead Tutor

• Vacancy Number
• Vacancy Number VN2855
• Location City
• Location City London/SE
• Employment Type
• Employment Type Permanent

About us

We’re a friendly, Df E accredited, Ofsted outstanding training company providing apprenticeships, professional development and the Df E’s ‘Golden Thread’ (trainee teachers to school Executive Leaders).

We are adaptable, collaborative, and genuinely value the work we do to support the education sector, as much as our trainees do.

Our people are at the heart of our business and our passion and commitment to education is what drives us.

As a result, we have seen incredible growth over the last few years both nationally and internationally.

We aim to be an employer where everyone can be themselves, do their best in an inclusive working environment and where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential.

We want to attract, develop and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.

About the job

The Lead Tutor will coordinate high‑quality delivery by Tutors, support student teacher progress and placement quality, lead QA activities, and provide supportive line management to a team of employed Tutors and oversees the work of associates in accordance with the requirements of the programme.

Lead Tutors ensure consistency, accuracy and excellence across their allocated subject/region, acting as a key link between Tutors and the Programme Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support Tutors within the assigned area (subject, regionor curriculum theme).
• Lead regular Tutor briefings to share updates, clarifyexpectationsand develop practice.
• Support Tutors/mentorswith Mosaic.
• Provide onboarding and shadowing opportunities for new Tutors.
• 2) Line Management
• Lead Tutorsline‑manage a group of Employed Tutors, with a focus on support, consistencyandday‑to‑dayleadership.

• Responsibilities include

• Supportivecheck‑insand wellbeing oversight
• Reviewing workload and offering practical guidance
• Ensuring Tutor consistency around triads, observationsandstudent teacherfeedback
• Early escalation of concerns to Programme Lead
• 3) Quality Assurance
• Conduct QA checks including attendance, observation records, progresstrackingand Tutor feedback.
• Complete andsubmit QA documentation to QA Leads.
• Support readiness for Ofsted, externalmoderationand exam board processes.
• 4) Student teacher& Placement Support
• Support Tutors in managingstudent teacherprogress, placementqualityand assessment expectations.
• Respond to placement queries and support completion of placement approval documentation.
• Contribute tohigh‑qualitystudent teacherexperience and early risk identification.
• 5) Data & Systems Accuracy
• Ensurehigh‑quality, accurate Mosaic data within their area.
• Maintain compliance and track key indicators (attendance, progress, placements).
• Report data and QA patterns to the Programme Lead.
• 6) Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
• Act as a key communication link between Tutors and Programme Leads.
• Engage with settings, schools and MATsregardingplacements, observationsand triads.
• Ensure settings and schools understand their responsibilities and have access to programme materials.
• 7) Recruitment &Selection
• Contribute to the recruitment ofhigh‑qualitycandidates byparticipatingin interviews for prospective ITT applicants.
• Provideexpert insight on candidate suitability, drawing on knowledge of programme expectations, curriculumrequirementsand professional standards.
• Work with Programme Leads and Tutors to ensure a consistent, fair andvalues‑alignedselection process across routes.

About you

Education and Qualifications / Experience and Skills

• QTS and experience in ITT/teacher development
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to provide supportive leadership to Tutors
• Experience with QA, assessmentor programme delivery
• Experience within multiple phases or SEND
• Familiarity with Mosaic or equivalent platforms
• QA or leadership training/CPD
• Attributes
• Strongproblem‑solverand communicator
• Detail‑focused, reliableand professional

What we Offer

• 28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to max 33 days PLUS bank holidays
• Health Cash Plan, once you’ve passed probation, which includes access to a private GP
• From day 1, free life insurance covering up to x4 your salary
• We’ll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months
• Choose what flexible benefits you want after you’ve passed probation – this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars and give as you earn
• Learning and development opportunities
• Volunteer days – 3 paid volunteer days a year, with 2 dedicated to Education

By joining us, you will become part of a community that is dedicated to transforming lives and sustaining communities, where your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your individuality is celebrated.

Together, we will continue to advance our passion for education and build brighter futures for all.

Employment offers are subject to satisfactory vetting checks.

These checks will be run in line with the latest guidance and legislation.

You will need to already have the right to work in the UK, as we are not able to offer any sponsorship(s) for visa applicants.

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