Cover Tutor

Sight Village; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On site car parking

Annual Flu vaccination/voucher

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health and Wellbeing services

Free tea/coffee and staff room

Job summary

Queen Alexandra Charity is hiring a Cover Tutor in Harborne, Birmingham. The role is 36 hours across 39 weeks with salaries banded by status and experience (£25,401.60–£31,847.04 per year). You will teach students with complex needs, plan differentiated lessons, and tutor groups while aligning with EHCP goals and college expectations.

Applicants will join a supportive team, have access to a range of benefits, and contribute to curriculum development within a vibrant college community.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English language and maths qualification is essential.
• Experience of differentiating learning for learners with complex needs.
• Strong organisation, communication and ICT skills.
• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, plan, and assess the curriculum with a highly individualised approach.
• Plan, assess and record learner achievements against EHCP targets.
• Deliver teaching aligned with professional standards and EHCP goals.
• Prepare schemes of work and differentiated lesson planning.
• Lead sessions with timed, scaffolded and sequenced learning; monitor progress.
• Contribute to curriculum development and resource management.
• Evaluate curriculum quality and contribute to improvement plans.
• Support PSHE and pastoral welfare as a group/personal tutor.

Skills

English level 2

Maths level 2

Organisation

Communication

ICT

Behaviour management

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Education

GCSE/Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

• Annual Flu vaccination/voucher

Careers at

Cover Tutor

There are two vacancies available for this role.

Hours : 36 Hours / 39 Working Weeks

Salary: Tutor Salaries are banded based on qualified status and experience.

Unqualified - £25,401.60 - 27,302.40

Q1 - £28,840.32 - £31,847.04

Job Purpose

The post holder will have teaching and tutoring responsibility for a group of learners with complex needs across the college, depending on need. The post holder will be able to plan for and adapt to students who require highly individualised approaches to learning both in and out of the classroom.

To learn more about the area of the Charity you would be working in please watch this short video - Queen Alexandra College

Application Deadline October 20, 2026 Department Teaching Employment Type Full Time Location Harborne, Birmingham, UK Workplace type Onsite Compensation £25,401.60 - £31,847.04 / year Reporting To Department Curriculum Area Manager

Key Responsibilities & Safeguarding

Deliver, plan, and assess the curriculum in an innovative, responsible and flexible manner using a highly individualised approach in collaboration with the Curriculum Area Manager, ensuring the Intent, Implementation and Impact is clear.

Plan, assess and record the individual achievements of each learner against EHCP Plans, individual targets.

Deliver quality teaching and learning in line with professional standards and tailored to individual learner needs grounded in an informed understanding of their EHCP, goals after QAC, and other assessments.

Prepare schemes of work (where necessary) and differentiated lesson planning to make clear the purpose and intent of the taught sessions.

Lead sessions in accordance with good practice in terms of timed, scaffolded and sequenced learning that ensures lesson objectives are implemented and students’ progress can be checked.

Ensure assessments include appropriate means of feedback and feedforward; and progress recorded and shared with learners.

Contribute to the development of curriculums through preparation, research, liaison with colleagues and relevant external agencies and management of resources. This should be appropriate to learner needs, outcomes set and conforms to the requirements of examination boards (if required) and funding agencies.

Evaluate the quality and success of curriculums and implement into the curriculum quality improvement plan and self-assessment report.

To have a clear understanding of the Education Inspection Framework, in line with OFSTED inspections.

Participate in the PSHE curriculum and pastoral welfare of learners, specifically as a group tutor and personal tutor who is an integral part in helping shape, support, monitor the learner journey.

Plan, assess and deliver course content in areas where directed, which may include: Employability, Preparation for Life, Functional Skills, LEAP, Vocational, or other similar provisions within your timetable as directed by Curriculum Area Managers.

Prepare lesson resources that are tailored to individual needs and include a variety of stimulating means to maximise engagement including appropriate use of digital devices, assistive technology, IT interactive resources and practical activities.

Work with the college Transitions, Community Services team and/or other external agencies to support the preparation of life during and after college.

Promote the aims and ethos of the College both within the teaching and learning context and within the corporate life of the College.

Participate in staff training and development within the requirements of the College's programmes and priorities. The post-holder will be expected to develop communication methods for learners with moderate to severe learning difficulties and to become a competent user of the technological support available to students with visual impairments/SLD and or/other learning difficulties as required.

Engage in any individual or collaborative research and consultative work agreed by senior management as relevant to the area of work.

Contribute on an occasional and voluntary basis to the corporate life of the College.

Perform such other duties as are commensurate with the status and nature of the post.

Other Duties

QAC employees may be expected to undertake designated emergency response duties as part of their role. This includes:

• Receiving appropriate training, instruction and information to carry out emergency procedures safely and effectively.
• Responding to emergency situations in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Supporting the organisation’s compliance with relevant Health and Safety legislation

Essential Criteria

• Level 2 or higher English language and maths qualification
• Experience of sequences steps, individual approaches to curriculum, and using differentiation of materials.
• Excellent organisation, communication, ICT, behaviour management and flexibility skills.
• Understanding of confidentiality

Benefits

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of students with special educational needs? Do you thrive in an inclusive and supportive academic environment?

If so, we want YOU to join our team. QAC has dealt with a period of swift growth and academic improvement and this is your opportunity to become part of a vibrant College that is moving forward and making a real difference to the lives and futures of our students.

Queen Alexandra Charity offers you the chance to have a positive impact as you join a committed group of colleagues in ensuring that all students achieve their aims and aspirations. We are dedicated to providing exceptional education and support to students with diverse learning needs and life experiences. Our specialist setting fosters an inclusive community where every student is valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

QAC offers a vibrant, varied and enriching educational experience for both residential and day students. Our curriculum aims to maximise adult life, independence and work opportunities for all students. Class sizes are designed to meet specific needs and support levels are high.

Joining our supportive team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work closely with students with SEN to achieve their goals
• Make a difference to the educational experience of young people
• Be a voice for students and staff in specialist education
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, promoting academic growth, self-development and self-confidence
• Develop your own skills, aspirations and progress your career.

Our benefits include:

Schedule 1 Benefits (reviewed annually and/or as appropriate)

• Access to on site car parking
• Use of QAC Fitness Centre (subject to opening hours)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Helpline (BHSF)
• Access to Education Support Free Helpline for Teachers & Education Staff
• QAC Mental Health First Aiders & activities to support health and wellbeing
• BHSF Benefits Package including Healthcare Plans, discounted shopping/services
• Annual Flu vaccination/voucher
• Access to other benefit/discount schemes (which may be subject to charge) e.g. Blue Light Card, TOTUM (NUS), Charity Worker Discounts, Discounts for Teachers
• Dell Advantage programme - a free programme that offers savings to students, parents and all staff at QAC - up to 20% off. https://www.dell.com/en-uk/lp/dell-advantage
• Health and Wellbeing Services (Occupational Health/Counselling)
• Free Tea/Coffee and Staff Room facilities
• Dining Room facilities with hot/cold food (free meal provided for those supporting students at mealtimes)
• Additional discretionary concessionary/closure days as part of leave entitlement (including closure over Christmas/New Year period)
• Reward and Recognition Policy – Living the Values Awards (team & individual) and long service
• Enhanced/Occupational paid leave e.g. maternity/paternity (subject to qualifying criteria)
• Occupational sick pay (based on length of service)
• On site wellbeing activities (e.g. yoga, meditation)
• Support for training/ CPD (either by way of study leave and/or funding)
• Flexible working arrangements including Flexible Working Policy Agreements, Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) in prior agreement with line manager.

This list is not exhaustive and may be subject to review and/or change.

Documents

Cover tutor jdps oct 2026.docx

Summary

Application Deadline October 20, 2026 Department Teaching Employment Type Full Time Location Harborne, Birmingham, UK Workplace type Onsite Compensation £25,401.60 - £31,847.04 / year Reporting To Department Curriculum Area Manager Documents Cover tutor jdps oct 2026.docx