Tutor – Alternative Provision

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

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 . </p

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