Job Description

Learning Tutor

Pickwick Academy Trust would like to recruit a permanent, part-time Learning Tutor based at Queen's Crescent School.

Hours:

25 hours per week

Working Pattern:

8.30am to 3.45pm (1hour lunch break each day) Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year (term time only, excluding TD days)

Salary range:

F9, 26,409 - F11, 27,711 pro rata, per annum, (actual salary 14,955-15,692 per annum)

Start date:

Monday29th September 2025

Our School

Queen's Crescent School is a two-form entry primary school, based in Chippenham with over 400 pupils on roll across 14 classes. In 2014 the school became a single academy trust and subsequently joined Pickwick Academy Trust in 2017 as one of the four founding schools. Queen's Crescent is a vibrant school and our energetic, caring and positive staff are committed to providing the best primary education for all of our children. Children learn best when they feel happy and safe, so we aim to provide a nurturing environment that allows them to succeed but also feel safe to make mistakes along the way. In such an atmosphere, we believe that every child can achieve their full potential, irrespective of ability or background.

Our curriculum is broad and balanced and delivered by means of stimulating learning enquiries that build on prior knowledge and skills, preparing each individual for the next phase of their education and life beyond school. We are currently investing significantly in our IT infrastructure to support the delivery of the curriculum enabling our teachers to teach in new and dynamic ways which in turn results in fantastic outcomes for our children.

Role Overview:

Queen's Crescent School would like to recruit an enthusiastic learning tutor with vision and creativity, who enjoys working within a dynamic and committed staff. We believe that children only get one chance to experience childhood, and that they have an absolute right to the highest quality of education.'

The tasks and responsibilities will include:

Covering classes across both sites for PPA release time, staff sickness absence and CPD

To communicate with teachers with regard to planning and preparation ahead of covering each class and providing feedback for lessons taught.

Keep accurate registers of attendance when covering classes.

To participate in meetings which relate to the curriculum, administration, organisation and pastoral arrangements of the school (where appropriate).

What we offer:

Generous contributory pension provision

Family friendly policies

Commitment to flexible working;

Generous terms and conditions, and transparent policies with staff consulted directly on all key HR policies

Access to Employee Wellbeing support and counselling telephone support for all staff

Strong central team committed to and providing high level of support for staff at all levels

People Strategy in place setting out the Trust's commitments and initiatives to support staff

A real family and togetherness feel, where everyone is included and listened to, and ensures no one feels isolated

Free eye tests (for those assessed as regular Display Equipment Users, and glasses if needed specifically for particular roles)

Free annual flu jab

Partnership with the Motor Source Group, enabling staff to benefit from discounts on new and used cars (average 4k saving on a standard new car)

Wiltshire Rewards (LA scheme enabling discounts across a range of retail outlets - available to Wiltshire schools)

Emergency Salary Advance Scheme

How to apply

Closing date:

12.00noon on Monday 8th September 2025

Interview date:

Friday 19th September 2025

Please go to the vacancy section on our website www.queenscrescent.wilts.sch.ukor alternatively use the following https://mynewterm.com/jobs/141272/EDV-2025-QCS-39573

Contact details:

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Mr Scott Carpenter (Deputy Headteacher) at ta@queenscrescent.wilts.sch.uk. We would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged so you can get a flavour of our fabulous school! Please contact Mr Scott Carpenter (Deputy Headteacher) at ta@queenscrescent.wilts.sch.uk , if you would like to arrange a visit.

For any assistance regarding the My New Term system and the application process, please reach out to Sylwia Hulbert (Recruitment Advisor and HR Officer) at SHulbert@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk , who will be happy to help with your queries.

Please do not apply via the Indeed website and please note that we cannot accept CVs.

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES:

If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust's vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.

Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee. In line with KCSIE policy, the reference must come from someone within the leadership team, if you have worked in a school previously please nominate the Headteacher.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES:

If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust's vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.

Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee from Pickwick Academy Trust. In line with KCSIE policy, we require the reference must come from someone within the leadership team, such as the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher.

Talent Pool

If you do not find a suitable job on our website at this moment, we encourage you to

sign up for our Talent Pool

. By joining, you'll stay connected with our Trust and be considered for future opportunities across our 21 schools as soon as they arise. It's a great way to ensure you're on our radar for roles that match your skills and interests. Please use the following link

https://mynewterm.com/candidate-login/

to join in.

Safeguarding and Pre-employment checks

At Pickwick Academy Trust we are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we require anyone joining our school to actively contribute to this commitment.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. Successful candidates will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check if working in regulated activity

Inclusive Community

Pickwick Academy Trust is a friendly and inclusive community and is committed to equality of opportunity for all. Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against or is disadvantaged by policies, procedures, conditions or requirements. We have a caring and supportive environment where wellbeing is a key priority - flexible working requests will be considered.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,409.00-27,711.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/09/2025
Expected start date: 29/09/2025