Job Description

Applications only accepted through the Askham Bryan College website

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Job Title: Practical Tutor - Foundation Learning

Location: York

Contract Type: 0.8

Salary: SP22 27,270 to SP25 29,676 per annum, pro rata

About Role:

To deliver high-quality, practical animal care sessions to Foundation Learning students, supporting the development of vocational skills, independence, and personal growth. The role focuses on engaging learners through hands-on animal care activities, promoting employability, and preparing them for progression into further education, training, or employment.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver engaging, practical animal care sessions tailored to the needs of Entry Level and Level 1 learners. Support students with additional learning needs, adapting delivery to meet individual learning styles and EHCP requirements. Supervise and guide learners in the safe handling, feeding, cleaning, and welfare of a variety of animals within the college's animal units. Collaborate with teaching staff, Learning Support Practitioners (LSPs), and support services to ensure inclusive and effective learning environments. Contribute to curriculum development, ensuring practical elements reflect current industry standards and learner progression goals. Monitor and assess learner progress through practical tasks, maintaining accurate records and contributing to reviews and reports. Promote positive behaviour, safety, and well-being in all learning environments. Participate in internal quality assurance processes and continuous professional development (CPD), including industry-specific training. Support enrichment activities, educational visits, and cross-college events that enhance the learner experience.

Essential Criteria:

Relevant vocational qualification (Level 3 or above) in Animal Care or a related field. Experience working with young people with additional learning needs or barriers to learning. Strong practical animal care skills and the ability to deliver hands-on learning in a safe and engaging way. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and promoting a positive learning environment.

Desirable Criteria:

Teaching qualification (e.g., Level 3 Award in Education and Training or willingness to work towards).

Experience in a further education or alternative provision setting. Knowledge of Foundation Learning programmes, including Entry Level and Level 1 qualifications. Familiarity with the needs of learners with EHCPs and strategies to support them effectively.

Values and Expectations:

Uphold the college's ethos of "Aim High for All", promoting ambition, resilience, and independence in learners. Actively contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and learner-centred practice. Embrace and promote sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation in teaching and learning.

Interviews: tbc

Start Date:

The College operates 2 starter/induction days per month to welcome and onboard new members. These are usually the first Monday and third Wednesday of each month (unless there is a bank holiday).

About the College:

Askham Bryan College is a specialist land-based college based across the North of England with centres in York, Middlesbrough, Saltaire, Wakefield and Gateshead.

We offer a wide-ranging curriculum to our Further Education students, including Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Management, Countryside and the Environment, Engineering, Equine, Floristry, Motorsport, Outdoor Adventure Sport, Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness, Uniformed Public Services and Veterinary Nursing.

Benefits of working with Askham Bryan College:

On-site facilities including a fully functional farm, equine centre, wildlife park and VR suite Beautiful grounds for outdoor learning, meetings and well-being walks Teacher pension scheme with generous employer contributions 35 days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata, plus Christmas shut down Options for flexible working arrangements (role dependent) On-site catering including a canteen and shop Highly discounted gym membership at the on-site gym Free car parking and cycle to work scheme Excellent career development opportunities via our on-site L&D Partner Continuous support from our Recruitment and Employee Lifecycle Partner Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave scheme Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Safeguarding Statement

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and partners to share this commitment. The Governors and Staff at Askham Bryan College regard each learner as a unique individual and therefore seek to support learner development in ways, which will foster security, confidence and independence. We recognise that high self-esteem, peer support, a secure College environment and clear lines of communication with trusted adults helps all young people and adults particularly those at risk or suffering abuse. These are regarded as central to the wellbeing of the individual and are therefore seen to be an intrinsic part of all aspects of the curriculum and ethos.

Specific measures relating to pre-employment checks:

We may undertake online searches on internet activity as part of our pre-recruitment checks. We ask applicants for details of any convictions and cautions, regardless of whether these have been deemed as "spent". It is a condition of employment that applicants provide these details. We undertake Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks for prospective employees. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a regulated role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity involving children or vulnerable adults.
Note on "regulated activity": You are engaging in a regulated activity if you:

Will be responsible, on a regular basis in a school or college, for teaching, training instructing, caring for or supervising children or vulnerable adults; Will be working on a regular basis in a specified establishment, such as a school, or in connection with the purposes of the establishment, where the work gives opportunity for contact with children or vulnerable adults; or Engage in intimate or personal care or healthcare or any overnight activity, even if this happens only once
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,270.00-29,676.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension On-site gym On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/10/2025
Reference ID: NR0126