Part-time Virtual School Tutor for Care‑Experienced Students

Northumberland County Council; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave plus public/bank

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

Job summary

Northumberland County Council’s Virtual School is recruiting for a Fixed term part-time Secondary English or Maths teacher to support cared for children requiring additional tuition. The role is 16 hours across 3 days during term time, based at County Hall, Morpeth.

The successful candidate will work 1:1 or in small groups in schools, at home or in community venues, to raise educational outcomes and narrow gaps for children in care. Experience with Personal Education Plans is advantageous.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have experience and confidence working 1:1, in small groups in a range of settings e.g in the home, school and/ or community.

Responsibilities

• To teach cared for children one to one and in small groups either in schools, community venues or in their homes. Subjects will be English, mathematics and/or Science
• To narrow the gap between cared for children and peers and improve educational outcomes.
• Through effective liaison with schools, carers and other agencies, ensure that pupils make good progress and enjoy positive outcomes.
• To support children while waiting for a school place, or in times of reduced education
• To contribute to the child's Personal Education Plan (PEP)

Skills

1:1 teaching

Small group teaching

English or Maths teaching

Disadvantaged pupils awareness

Job description

Northumberland County Council’s Virtual School is recruiting for a Fixed term part-time Secondary English or Maths teacher to support cared for children requiring additional tuition. The role is 16 hours across 3 days during term time, based at County Hall, Morpeth.

The successful candidate will work 1:1 or in small groups in schools, at home or in community venues, to raise educational outcomes and narrow gaps for children in care. Experience with Personal Education Plans is advantageous.