Functional Skills Tutor - Term Time

Sandwich Infant; Lower Eythorne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking a passionate Tutor / Work Experience & Community Support professional to inspire post-16 students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This role includes both classroom instruction and community engagement, working in a vibrant outdoor learning environment. Join us in making a meaningful impact in student lives within our outstanding educational setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN students is highly valued.
• Comfortable with outdoor education and activities.
• Ability to write funding applications for partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual student needs.
• Build partnerships with local employers for work experience.
• Develop community activities that enrich the student experience.

Skills

Passion for education

Community engagement

Motivational skills

Adaptability

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Where learning meets the outdoors

Are you ready to inspire young people in a truly unique setting? AtWoodpecker Court, we’re looking for a passionate and proactiveTutor / Work Experience & Community Supportperson to join our dynamic team and help shape the futures of post-16 students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

This is more than a teaching role — it’s an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, outdoor-based learning community where education is brought to life through experience.

As a Tutor at Woodpecker Court you will

• work with post 16 SEN students and will deliver well-structured, engaging lessons tailored to individual student needs.
• Inspire and motivate students to achieve their full potential.
• Promote the values and ethos of Woodpecker Court in every lesson.
• Be comfortable working outdoors all year round

In your community support role, you will:

• Build and maintain partnerships with local employers and community organisations.
• Source and coordinate meaningful work experience placements for students.
• Write funding applications to support the growth of our CIC initiatives.
• Develop community-based activities that enrich the student experience

Woodpecker Court is proud to be an Ofsted Outstandingeducation provider. We have a holistic and student-centred approach all within our peaceful woodland setting.

This position of for 40 hours a week and is a term time only role (39 weeks per year) with an additional mandatory 5 staff development days.

Woodpecker Court is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure, satisfactory references and pre-employment health screening

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a unique and supportive setting, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information about our provision please visit our website - www.woodpeckercourt.co.uk

To apply please complete the application form and return with any supporting document to [e-mail]