Tutor – Alternative Provision

Pathway Academy Zone is recruiting an experienced and motivated Tutor to join our Alternative Provision team in Stoke-on-Trent.

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We support young people who may not currently thrive within a traditional mainstream education environment.

The role requires someone who can combine strong teaching with patience, resilience and the ability to build trust with learners who may have additional learning, behavioural or emotional needs.

The Role

You will plan and deliver engaging learning sessions designed around the individual needs of our learners.

Responsibilities Include Planning and delivering structured and engaging lessons

Teaching learners individually and in small groups

Differentiating learning according to individual ability and need

Supporting young people with SEND, SEMH and behavioural needs

Helping learners re-engage with education

Establishing clear routines, expectations and professional boundaries

Monitoring and assessing learner progress

Providing constructive feedback and setting achievable targets

Completing learner records and progress documentation

Working collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and pastoral colleagues

Supporting individual learning and behaviour plans

Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and learner welfare

About You We would particularly welcome applicants with experience in:

• Alternative Provision
• Secondary schools
• SEND or SEMH provision
• Pupil Referral Units
• Further Education
• Vocational training
• Behaviour or pastoral support

You will need to be confident, adaptable and able to communicate effectively with young people from a range of backgrounds.

Qualifications Ideally, applicants will hold a recognised teaching qualification such as:

PGCE

QTS

QTLS

Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

Or another recognised teaching qualification

Candidates with strong vocational expertise and an appropriate teaching or training qualification may also be considered.

What We Offer

Flexible working

Small learner groups

Individualised teaching environment

Opportunity to support young people who need education delivered differently

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for continued professional development

Potential progression into a full-time position as the provision grows

Safeguarding

Pathway Academy Zone is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Appointment will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, references and right-to-work verification.

To apply, please submit your CV with details of your teaching qualifications and relevant experience.

P.S. This role has the potential to become a full-time position once we have a full cohort of learners in place, which we anticipate will be within approximately 3 to 4 months