Salary: £30,582.24 (based on 29 hours per week) per annum/pro-rata
Hours of work: 21.75 hours (3 days) or 29 hours (4 days) per week. Tutors must be on site during term time from 08:40-15:15 on working days. Please include a covering letter detailing your preferred working days.
Contract: Permanent
About the role
The Skills for Life (SfL) Tutor role is part of a growing team of professionals working in a highly individualised and bespoke way to support young people. We recognise that the transition from secondary school to college is a significant step for young people and that many benefit from a more structured, personalised approach tailored to their individual needs. The Skills for Life Programme is aimed at those requiring a more personalised approach, a slower pace or those new to Further Education, and requiring a higher level of support. The SfL pathway allows learners to explore a range of opportunities, develop personalised targets, and develop skills needed for adulthood and independence, including exploring work through on site facilities.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver personalised lessons and activities using EHCP outcomes as the curriculum basis.
- Support learners in a highly bespoke and personalised way and use RARPA to inform practice.
- Act as a personal tutor for a group of learners.
- Contribute to planning, quality assurance, and annual review processes, monitoring progress with digital tools.
- Demonstrate creative learning opportunities and lead the curriculum area in line with latest policy.
- Evidencing learner progress and outcomes and safeguarding responsibilities.
Qualifications
- Experienced tutor in special education.
- Demonstrated achievement of excellent educational outcomes.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise workload, and collaborate with the Learning Team.
- Familiarity with EHCP, RARPA, and tailored curriculum design.
Benefits
- Competitive salary (£30,582.24 pro-rata on 29 hours per week).
- Flexible work arrangements (21.75 hours or 29 hours per week).
- Permanent contract with 38 weeks of term time work.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Fairfield Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer.
