Job Reference: windsorforest/TP/615/654-1
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Berkshire College of Agriculture Hall Place, Burchetts Green Rd, Burchett's Green, Maidenhead
Closing Date: 13/06/2026
Job Category: Foundation
Region / Division: BCA
Business Unit: Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Foundation Tutor at Entry level 1 to join our Berkshire College of Agriculture team starting in September 2026 on a permanent, full-time basis.
Foundation Tutor (Entry level 1)
The position of Foundation Tutor at Berkshire College of Agriculture entails delivering high quality teaching and assessment in specific subject areas, aimed at providing an excellent education and training experience while promoting active student learning. This role offers a permanent full time academic contract working 37 hours per week and pays on the Academic Pay Scale (T1 £31,633 - T11 £45,341).
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high quality teaching and assessment programmes across the curriculum.
- Conduct regular assessments of student progress and produce comprehensive progress reports.
- Maintain accurate and timely student records, including attendance and examination results.
- Support student morale and discipline in collaboration with College Management.
- Stay up to date with curriculum and syllabus developments relevant to teaching areas.
- Work collaboratively with the team to review, develop and enhance teaching and learning strategies.
- Organise and support extracurricular activities that benefit students' personal and career development.
- Engage in outreach and liaison work with the community and external organisations.
- Participate in appraisal and performance management processes and pursue professional development.
- Establish industry links and attend relevant college events such as parents' evenings.
- Develop or enhance existing courses and undertake course coordination responsibilities as required.
Qualifications
- Relevant degree or Level 3 Vocational Qualification.
- Teaching qualification and willingness to progress to certifications such as TAQA/A1 and V1 awards.
- Experience in teaching at foundation levels and in SEND education.
- Ability to embed English and Maths into the curriculum.
- Proficiency with IT applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong administrative skills, flexibility, and effective interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to the college's Diversity & Equality, risk management, health and safety, safeguarding and data protection policies.
About Us
The Windsor Forest Colleges Group is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across four main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strode Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture Maidenhead. We place learners at the heart of all we do and deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.
Benefits
- Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes.
- Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses.
- Free on site parking at all sites.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Family friendly policies to support work life balance.
- On site coffee shop and cafeteria.
- Health and wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at the Salon at our Langley College site.
Vacancy will close on 13th June 2026. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
