Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Foundation Tutor at Entry Level 1 to join our Berkshire College of Agriculture team starting in August 2026 on a permanent, full-time basis.
Foundation Tutor (Entry Level 1)
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).
The position of Foundation Tutor (Entry Level 1) at Berkshire College of Agriculture entails delivering high-quality teaching and assessment, aimed at providing an excellent educational and training experience, while also promoting active student learning. To be successful, applicants must have recent teaching experience at the Foundation or Entry level, specifically demonstrating success with SEND learners who have complex or severe needs. This includes experience supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC/ASD); Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) including using Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC), Makaton, or PECS; cognitive conditions including PMLD, SLD, and MLD; social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH); and physical, sensory, or complex medical conditions such as Epilepsy.
Key Responsibilities
Effective delivery of teaching programs, regular assessments of student progress, and the preparation of comprehensive progress reports.
Maintain accurate and timely student records, including attendance and examination results, and uphold student morale and discipline in collaboration with College Management.
Keep abreast of developments in the curriculum and syllabus relevant to your teaching areas.
Collaborate within the team to devise, review, and enhance teaching and learning strategies.
Support and organise extracurricular activities vital for students' career and personal development; contribute to outreach and liaison work within the community and external organisations.
Participate in the college's appraisal and performance management processes; stay updated through professional development activities; establish industry links; attend relevant college events such as parents' evenings.
Develop or enhance existing courses; undertake course coordination responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
Relevant degree or Level 3 vocational qualification in the subject area.
Level 2 qualifications (GCSE A-C or equivalent) in English and Maths.
Endorsed Level 5 teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one; Assessor and Verifier awards desirable but not essential.
About Us
The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and, in our state of the art learning environments, we are proud to 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 & Cafeteria
- Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.
Our vacancy will close on 2nd July 2026.
Position Details
- Job Reference windsorforest/TP/615/654-2
- Contract Type Permanent
- Closing Date 2 July 2026
- Job Category Foundation
- Business Unit Academic
- Location Berkshire College of Agriculture Hall Place, Burchetts Green Rd, Burchett's Green, Maidenhead, United Kingdom
