Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Tutor to join our outreach tuition team, working across Northern Devon. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tutoring and teaching (QTS essential), with the ability to engage and inspire students. This role involves working with children of various ages, many of whom are not in school for mental health reasons or on an autism/ ADHD diagnosis pathway. The Tutor will provide bespoke lessons to help students grow in confidence and achieve their educational goals.

Duties

Deliver one-on-one tutoring sessions in various subjects, adapting teaching methods to meet individual student needs. Develop personalised lesson plans that align with curriculum standards and address specific learning objectives. Monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback to both students and parents. Create a supportive and encouraging learning environment that promotes student confidence and engagement. Collaborate with other key professionals and parents in strong relationships to support students. Maintain clear communication with students regarding their learning goals and progress.

Requirements

Proven experience in tutoring or teaching at any key stage, including QTS. Familiarity with special education practices. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey information to students and parents. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple students' needs simultaneously. A genuine passion for educating students facing additional challenges and a commitment to fostering student growth.
Next Steps Education is a specialist outreach alternative provision service with a strong ethos of People First! and a trauma-informed, relational approach. We support and value our tutors by:

- offering free certificated CPD training,

- a virtual staff room,

- creating a team around a child,

- supportive onboarding and working relationships

- flexible work-life balance

- great rates that include a budget for mileage and resources

Because of the nature of our work supporting very vulnerable students, Next Steps Education follows a very robust Safer Recruitment Policy, in line with best practice. We require an Enhanced DBS and Prohibition checks for this role and can facilitate an application at cost price.

Applications are via our recruitment portal and require a detailed work history. We are unable to accept CVs as applications.

Me, you and us - safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. Next Steps Education Ltd recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all students and expect all freelance tutors, mentors and staff to share this commitment. We recognise that all children, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or SEND have an equal right to protection from all types of harm or abuse.

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: 33.00-38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 25 per week

Licence/Certification:

QTS (required)
Work Location: In person