Intervention Tutor at Townsend Church of England School

Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School; St Albans; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Townsend Church of England School is seeking an enthusiastic Intervention Tutor to provide targeted academic support in literacy, numeracy and foundational learning skills. You will work primarily with individuals and small groups, ensuring interventions complement classroom teaching and have measurable impact on progress.

Qualified Teacher Status is desirable, with experience in education or tutoring roles.

Qualifications

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience of working with children or young people in an educational setting.
• Ability to explain concepts clearly and tailor support to learners' needs.
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with students.
• Organised, reliable and able to work well in a team.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality interventions to individuals and small groups.
• Plan focused sessions to address gaps in knowledge and skills.
• Adapt teaching and resources to meet different starting points.
• Support development of literacy, numeracy and study skills.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate records.
• Build students' confidence, resilience and motivation.
• Collaborate with teaching, SEND/Inclusion and pastoral colleagues.
• Support a whole-school approach to closing attainment gaps.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Experience with children

Clear explanations

Team player

Equality & safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status desirable

Job description

About this Role

Help students close the gaps, build confidence and achieve their potential.

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed?

Townsend Church of England School is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Intervention Tutor to provide high-quality, targeted academic support for students who need additional help with literacy, numeracy and foundational learning skills.

This is a flexible role designed to attract the strongest candidate. We welcome applications from people with a teaching, tutoring, intervention or wider educational background, and the precise responsibilities and salary will reflect the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.

The Role

Working primarily with individual students and small groups, you will deliver carefully planned and focused interventions that respond to identified areas of need. You will work closely with teaching staff, SEND/Inclusion colleagues and senior leaders to ensure that intervention complements classroom teaching and has a measurable impact on students' progress.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Deliver high-quality interventions to individuals and small groups.
• Plan focused sessions to address gaps in knowledge, understanding and skills.
• Adapt teaching and resources to meet different starting points and individual needs.
• Support the development of literacy, numeracy and study skills.
• Monitor and assess students' progress and maintain accurate records.
• Build students' confidence, resilience, independence and motivation.
• Work collaboratively with teaching, SEND/Inclusion and pastoral colleagues.
• Help support a coordinated whole-school approach to closing attainment gaps and improving student outcomes.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Has experience of working effectively with children or young people in an educational or learning environment.
• Can explain concepts clearly and adapt support to meet learners' needs.
• Can establish positive and professional relationships with students.
• Is organised, reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Has high expectations and is committed to helping young people achieve their potential.
• Is patient, positive, resilient and encouraging.
• Is committed to equality, inclusion and safeguarding.

Qualified Teacher Status is desirable but not essential, and relevant teaching, tutoring, SEND, literacy, numeracy or intervention qualifications and experience would also be welcomed.

Why Join Townsend?

At Townsend Church of England School, you willbecome part of a supportive and dedicated team committed to providing the verybest opportunities for young people. We are proud of our inclusive community,strong Christian ethos and commitment to staff wellbeing and professionaldevelopment.

About the School

Townsend Church of England School is a small,inclusive and friendly 11-18 school with approximately 750 students, includinga Sixth Form.

• Rated Good by Ofsted
• An excellent SIAMS report
• Located on a beautiful, green site between St Albans and Harpenden
• Serving a diverse and vibrant community across Hertfordshire and beyond

Our ethos is rooted in our Christian vision of "LoveYour Neighbour", which underpins our commitment to kindness, respect andambition for every student. While we are a Church school, we welcomeapplications from candidates of all faiths and none.

Led by our Headteacher, Mr Anthony Flack, the schoolis on an exciting journey to become "the first choice secondary school forall."

View ourSchool Prospectus

Safeguarding

T Townsend CofE School is committed to safeguardingand promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhancedDBS checks, satisfactory references, and pre-employment safeguarding checks,including an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe inEducation guidance.

Following the shortlisting stage, and beforemaking a final decision, the school will collect and process informationpublicly available about you by conducting a brief online search.