This tutor post sits in the tutoring service of Horizons Alternative Provision Academy, which is part of Maiden Erlegh Trust. The work is one-to-one and small-group teaching for primary and secondary pupils who cannot attend full-time school because of school avoidance linked to emotional needs, medical needs or risk of permanent exclusion. Pupils with SEND and SEMH needs are included, full-time, part-time and flexible patterns are considered, and candidates from any subject area, including pastoral backgrounds, are welcome. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start date is 1 January 2027.
What the job involves
- Plan and deliver personalised learning programmes for individual pupils and small groups
- Adapt teaching approaches and resources to a wide range of learning needs
- Build trusting relationships that support pupils' emotional wellbeing, confidence and engagement
- Help pupils overcome barriers to learning and re-engage with education
- Monitor, assess and record pupil progress, attendance and engagement
- Contribute to individual support plans, review meetings and reintegration programmes
- Work with families, schools and external professionals to support pupil outcomes
- Promote high expectations for behaviour, achievement and personal development
- Keep accurate records and reports
- Uphold safeguarding duties and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times
Experience
- Experience working with children and young people, particularly those facing barriers to education
Skills & knowledge
- Building effective relationships with students, families and professionals
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Adapting teaching and support strategies to individual needs
- Understanding of safeguarding and inclusion
- Organised and able to work independently
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
Other
- Patience, resilience, empathy and professionalism
- Satisfactory references
Nice to have
- QTS or a relevant teaching qualification
What's offered
- Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme)
- Generous annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus one additional ME Day each year
- Professional development through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust conference and apprenticeship opportunities
- Hybrid working for eligible roles
- Perkbox discounts, wellbeing resources and monthly perk points
- Free flu vaccinations and eye tests where eligible
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with discount schemes
- Mental Health First Aid support
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
