You've run the home. Now shape the people who will.
Residential Childcare Tutor· Apprenticeships & Diplomas, Levels 3–5
WHERE
Remote + visits across West & South Yorkshire
TEAM DAYS
Pudsey, Leeds – 4 times a year
CLOSING DATE
30th November 2026
You know what it takes to keep a home safe, stable and Ofsted-ready. You've supported staff through tough shifts and seen the difference good leadership makes to young people's lives. Now put that experience to work across the whole sector.
Demand for our Residential Childcare programmes keeps growing, so we've looking for additional Residential Childcare practitioners with management experience to join our team. You'll guide learners already working in children's homes – including registered managers and deputies – through their apprenticeships and diplomas (Levels 3–5), helping them build the leadership skills that keep young people safe.
Never taught before? Not a problem.
We're looking for people who have led a children's home as a Registered Manager or Deputy. We can teach you to tutor. We can't teach what you already know about running a safe, stable home for young people – so that's what we're hiring for. Full training and support from day one.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
- Stay in the sector you care about – and raise standards across many homes, not just one.
- Mostly remote – work from home, with visits to your learners' workplaces.
- Christmas off - we close between Christmas and New Year, so you get a proper break with family and friends, this is in addition to your annual leave entitlement.
- Brand-new roles – join us as we grow and help shape what comes next.
- Full training, no guesswork – from induction to qualification content and teaching practice, we're with you every step.
- Simple tech – our Smart Assessor platform handles sessions, video calls, shared work and progress tracking.
- A team you'll like – supportive tutors and dedicated support staff who love developing others, enjoy a good laugh and run on Yorkshire Tea.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Tutor and coach your learners through their qualifications, tailored to their setting.
- Assess knowledge, skills and behaviours through observation, discussion and questioning – getting learners ready for End Point Assessment.
- Spot barriers to learning early and put the right support in place.
- Keep workplace managers in the loop on progress.
- Manage your own caseload – timely feedback, strong engagement, learners who finish and progress.
- Model professionalism, dignity and respect, and a firm commitment to safeguarding.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Essential
- Senior experience in residential childcare (e.g. Registered Manager or Deputy)
- Level 5 in Leadership and Management
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (you'll visit learners regularly)
- Willingness and eligibility to undergo an enhanced DBS check, including the children's barred list
Nice to have – but not a deal-breaker
- An assessor qualification (TAQA, A1, D32/33 or equivalent)
- Experience delivering Apprenticeship Standards
SAFEGUARDING COMES FIRST
Norton Webb is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect everyone on our team to share that commitment. Site visits take tutors into homes where children and young people live, so this is regulated activity and appointment is subject to our safer recruitment process:
- Enhanced DBS check, including the children's barred list
- Identity and right-to-work checks
- References taken directly from referees, including your current or most recent employer, covering your suitability to work with children and young people
- An online search of shortlisted candidates, in line with our safer recruitment policy
- Verification of relevant qualifications and professional body registration
By applying, you consent to these checks being carried out. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever their background.
Ready for your next chapter?
Apply by 30th November 2026
Don't wait for the deadline – we may contact and interview strong applicants before the closing date.
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