ITE Professional Tutor

National Institute of Teaching; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ITE Tutor to guide trainee teachers toward competence and expertise by the end of their initial training year. This role involves designing and delivering a robust curriculum while fostering professional relationships with schools and mentors. The ideal candidate will possess excellent teaching and communication skills, along with a commitment to the professional development of both themselves and their trainees. If you are passionate about education and eager to contribute to the success of future teachers, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Fuel Expenses

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Expert teacher with experience in developing novice teachers.
• Ability to model high-quality teaching practices effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of trainee teachers to achieve competence.
• Design and deliver curriculum while monitoring trainee progress.

Skills

Teaching Expertise

Teacher Education

Research-Informed Approaches

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Teaching Qualification

PGCE

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Online Databases

Job description

We are recruiting an ITE tutor to lead the development of trainee teachers to competence and expertise by the end of their initial training year in the North West region.

Fixed term contract for 12 months (part-time applications of four days will be considered).

About us

The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) is run by the School-Led Development Trust, founded by four of the country’s leading school trusts: the Harris Federation, Outwood Grange Academies Trust, Oasis Community Learning and Star Academies, and the Trust is supported by the Department for Education (DfE).

The NIoT exists to boost the quality of teacher and leader development nationally by generating and interpreting research, applying the insights to the design and delivery of high-quality teacher and school leader development programmes, and sharing it all with the sector. We are building a school-led movement, and in order to deliver on our mission, we need a great team!

About the role

ITE Tutors lead the development of trainee teachers to competence and expertise by the end of their initial training year. They will make sure that trainees effectively develop their practice culminating in recommendation of QTS and also academically with the award of a PGCE.

Tutors will design and deliver the curriculum and monitor its application and implementation in schools by trainees, supported by their mentors. They will foster professional relationships with schools and mentors to ensure trainee success and the success of the pupils they serve.

Tutors review progress of cohorts, and this information is utilised to enhance success of the cohort and to feed into continuous improvement at a programme level, and in the partnership with placement schools.

Tutors will contribute to promoting the NIoT ITE programme and will also be involved in recruitment of trainees.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. A wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role.

Working pattern

Term time plus four weeks (one of these weeks will be the last week in August to complete the ITaP. The remaining weeks will be agreed with the Regional Principal according to business need). There will be a need for working three Saturdays due to recruitment of trainees.

ITaP this year is 26 - 29th August 2025, and ideally the successful candidate will attend; this week also includes training.

Locations

This role is based in either our Blackburn or Bradford office and will be within the North and West regional structure. ITE Tutors will work with trainees in schools within the region. A driving licence and own vehicle are essential, fuel expenses are paid.

Essential criteria

• Expert teacher including the teaching of a subject and/or phase
• Expert teacher educator (developer of teachers) especially novice teachers
• Up-to-date with research-informed approaches and high leverage practices that lead to teachers’ expertise growing more quickly
• Ability to model, explain and deconstruct high quality practice to enable trainees/apprentices to learn coherently and effectively and then implement in their own classrooms
• Ability to prioritise work efficiently and accurately, particularly under pressure, to deadlines and using own initiative
• Ability to maintain productive and positive relationships with colleagues, trainees/apprentices and partners
• A commitment to the aims of the National Institute of Teaching
• An interest in the education sector and a belief in the value of teachers and school leaders
• A commitment to professional development of oneself
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Proficient in the use of MS Office software packages, such as Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as search engines and online databases
• Driving licence and access to own vehicle that can be used for work

If you have any queries about this role, please email us at [e-mail]

For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.

Closing date: 23:59 on 11 May 2025.

This post requires satisfactory references, a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment.