Lead Tutor

Randstad Staffing; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Tutor in Cambridge, focusing on learners aged 16-25. The role involves designing a bespoke learning curriculum in a unique rural setting, managing support staff, and integrating emotional well-being into learning. Ideal candidates will have SEN experience and a passion for empowering young adults outside traditional education settings. This is a full-time permanent position offering a flexible and engaging teaching environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with learners aged 16-25 in a supportive role.
• Drive to empower young adults and manage complex behaviours.
• Able to teach outside traditional methods.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead a bespoke, learner-led curriculum.
• Direct and mentor a small team of support staff.
• Create meaningful learning experiences using the rural setting.
• Manage assessments and documentation during admin days.
• Integrate emotional well-being into daily learning.

Skills

SEN experience

Sensory processing understanding

Communication skills

Motivating support staff

Driving license

Job description

Are you looking for a role where wellbeing, creativity, and connection come first?

Do you want the freedom to design your own curriculum without the pressure of Ofsted or home planning?

Are you ready to lead a small team in a beautiful countryside setting where horses, wildlife, and nature are part of the learning experience?

If you're passionate and ready for this vital work, we'd love to discuss your application.

Position: Lead Tutor

Location: Cambridge

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent position

Start Date: ASAP

Qualification: SEN experience

Randstad Education is recruiting autism specialist alternative provision as a Lead Tutor for learners aged 16-25. This is a role unlike any other, set in a stunning converted barn surrounded by fields and nature.

This is a full time permanent position and you will be required to support five days a week Monday - Friday inline with school hours.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead a bespoke, learner‑led curriculum centered on the "Pathways to Adulthood."
• Direct and mentor a small team of 1:1 support staff to ensure consistent, high‑quality delivery.
• Create meaningful, hands‑on learning experiences utilising the rural setting and wildlife.
• Manage all assessments and documentation during your dedicated weekly "admin day."
• Partner with the Mental Health Support Worker to integrate emotional well‑being into daily learning.

Preferred Skills

• Deep understanding of sensory processing, communication barriers, and complex needs.
• Ability to translate long‑term goals into engaging, individualised daily projects.
• Proven experience delegating to and motivating support staff.
• Skilled in non‑traditional, therapeutic teaching methods without the constraints of Ofsted.
• A full, clean driving licence and access to a car.

Personal Attributes

• A steady presence capable of managing complex behaviours with patience and empathy.
• Driven by the freedom to teach outside of a traditional classroom box.
• Passionate about empowering young adults to achieve dignity and life skills.
• Enthusiastic about working in a rural, animal‑friendly environment.

Please note that this role is unable to offer any sponsorship at this time.

All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility vetting, including a DBS check and providing satisfactory references. A DBS on the update service would be a distinct advantage due to the urgent nature of some of these roles.

If you have recent and relevant experience for this position and are immediately available for work then please email me your CV now to [e-mail] and I will be in touch with you!!

I look forward to hearing from you soon!