Preparation For Life Tutor

Sight Village; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On site car parking

Fitness Centre access

Cycle to Work Scheme

Dining room facilities with free meals

Job summary

Queen Alexandra Charity in Birmingham is recruiting two Preparation for Life Tutors to support learners with complex needs at Pre-Entry Level. The role requires planning, assessing and delivering highly individualised life skills curricula within community settings.

You will work 36 hours per week during 39 weeks per year, with salary between £28,840.32 and £40,936.32 per annum. The post includes leading sessions, differentiating materials, and collaborating with curriculum managers to ensure

Qualifications

• A level 2 English language and maths qualification
• Level 5 teaching qualification
• Experience of sequenced steps, individualised approaches to curriculum, and using differentiation of materials.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, plan, and assess the curriculum with highly individualised approaches for learners with complex needs.
• Plan, assess and record individual learner achievements against EHCP plans and targets.
• Deliver quality teaching aligned to professional standards and learner needs.
• Prepare schemes of work and differentiated lesson planning with clear purpose and outcomes.
• Lead sessions with timed, scaffolded learning and monitor progress.
• Contribute to curriculum development and resource management in line with funding requirements.

Skills

Teaching experience

Differentiated instruction

Education

A level 2 English and maths qualification

Level 5 teaching qualification

Job description

Preparation For Life Tutor

We are looking to fill 2 positions within our Preparation For Life provision.

Hours: 36 hours per week

Weeks: 39 Working weeks per year

Salary: £28,840.32 - £40,936.32 per annum

Qualified Teacher Posts are broken down into bands as shown below. All Tutors enter the Q1 band.

• Q1(T4 – T7) £28,840.32 - £33,384.96 p.a
• Q2 (T6 – T10)
• Q3 (T9 – T12)

The post holder will have teaching and tutoring responsibility for a group of learners with complex needs (moderate to severe learning difficulties) at Pre-Entry Level.

The post holder will be able to plan for and adapt to students who require highly individualised approaches to learning adult life skills within the community, both in and out of the classroom.

To learn more about the area of the Charity you would be working in please watch this short video - Queen Alexandra College

Application Deadline: October 20, 2026

Department: Teaching

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Harborne, Birmingham, UK

Workplace type: Onsite

Compensation: £28,840.32 - £40,936.32 / year

Reporting To: Department CAM

Key Responsibilities & Safeguarding

Deliver, plan, and assess the curriculum in an innovative, responsible and flexible manner using a highly individualised approach in collaboration with the Curriculum Area Manager, ensuring the Intent, Implementation and Impact is clear.

Plan, assess and record the individual achievements of each learner against EHCP Plans, individual targets and in accordance with RARPA quality processes and funding agency criteria (where applicable).

Deliver quality teaching and learning in line with professional standards and tailored to individual learner needs grounded in an informed understanding of their EHCP, goals after QAC in particular, and other assessments.

Prepare schemes of work and differentiated lesson planning to make clear the purpose and intent of the taught sessions.

Lead sessions in accordance with good practice in terms of timed, scaffolded and sequenced learning that ensures lesson objectives are implemented and students’ progress can be checked.

Ensure assessments include appropriate means of feedback and feedforward; and progress recorded and shared with learners.

Contribute to the development of the curriculum through preparation, research, liaison with colleagues and relevant external agencies and management of resources. This should be appropriate to learner needs, outcomes set and conforms to the requirements of examination boards (if required) and funding agencies.

Evaluate the quality and success of the curriculum and implement into the curriculum quality improvement plan and self-assessment report.

To have a clear understanding of the Education Inspection Framework, in line with OFSTED inspections.

Participate in the PSHE curriculum and pastoral welfare of learners, specifically as a group tutor and personal tutor who is an integral part in helping shape, support, monitor the learner journey.

Plan, assess and deliver course content in areas such as Employability, Preparation for Adulthood, Functional Skills or other similar provisions within your timetable as directed by the Curriculum Area Manager.

Prepare lesson resources that are tailored to individual needs and include a variety of stimulating means to maximise engagement including appropriate use of digital devices, assistive technology, IT interactive resources and practical activities.

Work with the college Transitions, Community Services team and/or other external agencies to support the preparation of life during and after college.

Promote the aims and ethos of the College both within the teaching and learning context and within the corporate life of the College.

Participate in staff training and development within the requirements of the College's programmes and priorities. The post-holder will be expected to develop communication methods for learners with moderate to severe learning difficulties and to become a competent user of the technological support available to students with visual impairments/SLD and or/other learning difficulties as required.

Engage in any individual or collaborative research and consultative work agreed by senior management as relevant to the area of work.

Contribute on an occasional and voluntary basis to the corporate life of the College.

Perform such other duties as are commensurate with the status and nature of the post.

Other Duties

QAC employees may be expected to undertake designated emergency response duties as part of their role. This includes:

• Receiving appropriate training, instruction and information to carry out emergency procedures safely and effectively.
• Responding to emergency situations in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Supporting the organisation’s compliance with relevant Health and Safety legislation.

Essential Criteria

• A level 2 or higher English language and maths qualification
• A level 5 or higher teaching qualification
• Experience of sequenced steps, individualised approaches to curriculum, and using differentiation of materials.

For further information on person specification please read the job description attached.

Benefits

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of students with special educational needs? Do you thrive in an inclusive and supportive academic environment?

If so, we want YOU to join our team. QAC has dealt with a period of swift growth and academic improvement and this is your opportunity to become part of a vibrant College that is moving forward and making a real difference to the lives and futures of our students.

Queen Alexandra Charity offers you the chance to be part of a committed group of colleagues ensuring that all students achieve their aims and aspirations. We are dedicated to providing exceptional education and support to students with diverse learning needs and life experiences. Our specialist setting fosters an inclusive community where every student is valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

QAC offers a vibrant, varied and enriching educational experience for both residential and day students. Our curriculum aims to maximise adult life, independence and work opportunities for all students. Class sizes are designed to meet specific needs and support levels are high.

Joining our supportive team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work closely with students with SEN to achieve their goals
• Make a difference to the educational experience of young people
• Be a voice for students and staff in specialist education
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, promoting academic growth, self-development and self-confidence
• Develop your own skills, aspirations and progress your career.

Our benefits include;

Schedule 1 Benefits (reviewed annually and/or as appropriate)

• Access to on site car parking
• Use of QAC Fitness Centre (subject to opening hours)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Helpline (BHSF)
• Access to Education Support Free Helpline for Teachers & Education Staff
• QAC Mental Health First Aiders & activities to support health and wellbeing
• BHSF Benefits Package including Healthcare Plans, discounted shopping/services
• Annual Flu vaccination/voucher
• Access to other benefit/discount schemes (which may be subject to charge) e.g. Blue Light Card, TOTUM (NUS), Charity Worker Discounts, Discounts for Teachers
• Dell Advantage programme - a free programme that offers savings to students, parents and all staff at QAC - up to 20% off. https://www.dell.com/en-uk/lp/dell-advantage
• Health and Wellbeing Services (Occupational Health/Counselling)
• Free Tea/Coffee and Staff Room facilities
• Dining Room facilities with hot/cold food (free meal provided for those supporting students at mealtimes)
• Additional discretionary concessionary/closure days as part of leave entitlement (including closure over Christmas/New Year period)
• Reward and Recognition Policy – Living the Values Awards (team & individual) and long service
• Enhanced/Occupational paid leave e.g. maternity/paternity (subject to qualifying criteria)
• Occupational sick pay (based on length of service)
• On site wellbeing activities (e.g. yoga, meditation)
• Support for training/ CPD (either by way of study leave and/or funding)
• Flexible working arrangements including Flexible Working Policy Agreements, Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) in prior agreement with line manager.

This list is not exhaustive and may be subject to review and/or change.

About Queen Alexandra Charity

Queen Alexandra Charity (QAC) provides education, residential support, community services and enterprises in support of young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities.

Education is provided through a national residential College that supports a diverse range of student/client abilities and needs. Our College provides education, training, routes to independent living and employment through an innovative, holistic approach to learning and support. It offers a vibrant, varied and fun educational experience for both residential and day students. Our curriculum aims to maximise adult life, independence and work opportunities for all students. Class sizes are small and support levels high.

We have educational and learning sites based in Birmingham, one of Europe’s most welcoming and vibrant cities, with a rich and diverse culture. Our main site is based in Harborne, a pleasant leafy Birmingham suburb, on a friendly and green 8-acre campus with excellent facilities and resources. In addition we also have Pinewood Campus which is located on a business park and is designated to employment progression.

Clients within our Residential Services programme still require support and the aim is to deliver a service that provides them with the means to live independently/semi independently into the future. Many clients are either in education, voluntary work or paid employment not linked to QAC directly.

Our Community Services based at our Umberslade Campus in Stirchley include a supporter worker service, women's group, men's group, LGBTQ plus group, Saturday Socials, The Night Owl Experience (disability friendly night club visit in Birmingham City Centre).

All students, clients and staff are supported within safe and well-resourced environments.

QAC makes a positive difference to the lives and learning of people with disabilities and learning difficulties. We have high expectations of staff, students and clients whilst being responsive, innovative and collaborative. Our Charity values drive how we work with students, clients, stakeholders and as a team.

We continue to attract and retain staff of the highest calibre, who are proud of QAC’s achievements and who wish to be an integral part of ongoing and future successes.

As Leaders in Diversity which drives the culture at QAC and we warmly welcome applications from individuals who share our values, from all backgrounds, to add to our committed and diverse team.

Thank you for your interest in joining Queen Alexandra Charity.