Foundation Tutor

National Skills Agency Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

National Skills Agency Ltd is seeking a Foundation Tutor to join a Post-16 education centre in Watford. The role supports 16-19-year-old learners facing barriers to education, delivering foundation-level subjects and developing life skills and progression opportunities.

Ideal candidates will have teaching qualifications or be willing to work towards them, plus experience with diverse learners, EHCPs, and confident classroom delivery.

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience teaching learners with different abilities or learning needs.
• GCSE English and Maths Level 2 or equivalent at Grade C/4+.
• Experience supporting learners with learning differences.
• Confident teaching and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of EHCPs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons meeting individual learner needs.
• Teach personal, social development, life skills, careers and progression.
• Differentiate resources and activities in line with EHCPs and learner needs.
• Monitor, assess and record learner progress.
• Provide pastoral support and conduct progress reviews.
• Manage behaviour in line with policies.
• Support inclusion, safeguarding and equal opportunities.
• Organise educational trips, events and activities.
• Work with learning support assistants and external speakers.
• Attend team meetings, CPD and Ofsted inspections as required.
• Reflect on and continually improve teaching practice.

Skills

Experience teaching diverse learners

Confident teaching and presentation

Pastoral support

Education

PTLLS or DTLLS or Cert Ed or PGCE

GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above

Level 2 Functional Skills in English/Maths

SEN qualifications (desirable)

Job description

Job Title: Foundation Tutor

Location: Watford, Herts

Contract: Fixed Term - Maternity Cover, starting November 2026

Salary: £28,000-£32,000 per annum

The Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Foundation Tutor to join their Post-16 education centre.

The Foundation Tutor will support 16-19-year-old learners who may face barriers to education, including those with special educational needs and those returning to education or preparing for their next steps.

You will teach foundation-level subjects including careers, personal and social development, life skills and progression, helping learners build confidence, skills and knowledge.

About you

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and can act as a positive role model.

Essential

• PTLLS, DTLLS, Cert Ed or PGCE, or willingness to work towards a teaching qualification
• Experience teaching learners with different abilities or learning needs
• GCSE or equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above
• Experience supporting learners with learning differences
• Confident teaching and presentation skills
• Knowledge of EHCPs

Desirable

• SEN qualifications
• Assessor qualification

If you do not currently hold a teaching or assessing qualification, our client can support you in gaining the appropriate qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet individual learner needs.
• Teach personal, social development, life skills, careers and progression.
• Differentiate resources and activities in line with EHCPs and learner needs.
• Monitor, assess and record learner progress.
• Provide pastoral support and conduct progress reviews.
• Manage behaviour in line with our client's policies.
• Support inclusion, safeguarding and equal opportunities.
• Organise educational trips, events and activities.
• Work effectively with learning support assistants and external speakers.
• Attend team meetings, CPD and Ofsted inspections as required.
• Reflect on and continually improve teaching practice.

National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.