Senior Tutor

Hampshire County Council; Swanwick CP; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay

Annual leave

LGPS

EAP

Job summary

Hampshire County Council’s Secure and Specialist Education Service seeks a Senior Tutor to lead high-quality, inclusive education for children and young people with complex needs at Swanwick Lodge. You will inspire learners to engage, achieve outcomes and progress, while guiding Tutors and Learning Coaches in a trauma-informed, relationship-based approach.

Based at Swanwick Lodge, you will lead curriculum development, monitor progress, and collaborate with partners to secure positive learner

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills Level 5+ or equivalent.
• Degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject.
• Experience delivering high-quality education in a relevant setting.
• Experience leading or managing staff.
• Strong knowledge of education standards, QA and inspection.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Tutors and Learning Coaches to deliver learning programmes.
• Develop and review curriculum provision to meet diverse learner needs.
• Monitor learner progress and share effective practice.
• Line manage staff and support professional development.
• Collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies for positive learner outcomes.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion and learner wellbeing across provision.
• Contribute to quality assurance activities and service development.
• Ensure resources and data support delivery and compliance.

Skills

Teaching Level 5+

Degree/Postgrad

Education setting experience

Staff leadership

Education standards

Communication skills

Relationship building

ICT skills

Safeguarding commitment

Leadership resilience

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification

Job description

Job Reference:HCC625287
Salary Range: £41,985 - £46,565 pro rata, per annum
Work Location: Swanwick Lodge, Swanwick
Hours per week: 37 (part-time hours will be considered)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 29 November 2026
Interview Date: 10 & 11 December 2026

The Role:

As a Senior Tutor, you will play a pivotal role in leading the delivery of high-quality, inclusive education for children and young people with complex needs. You will inspire and support learners to engage in education, achieve positive outcomes and make meaningful progress towards their future aspirations, while providing leadership and direction to Tutors and Learning Coaches.

Based at Swanwick Lodge, part of Hampshire County Council's Secure and Specialist Education Service, you will work within a specialist secure residential home for up to ten children and young people aged 10 to 17 with complex attachment, mental health and behavioural needs. Using a trauma-informed, therapeutic and relationship-based approach, you will support learners to re-engage with education, develop emotional resilience and make meaningful progress towards their next steps.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and support Tutors and Learning Coaches to deliver high-quality, engaging and personalised learning programmes.
• Develop, implement and review curriculum provision that meets the diverse needs of learners.
• Monitor learner progress, attainment and outcomes, identifying and sharing effective practice.
• Line manage and motivate staff, supporting performance, professional development and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with colleagues, stakeholders and partner agencies to secure positive outcomes for learners.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion, equality and learner wellbeing across all aspects of provision.
• Contribute to quality assurance activities and support the ongoing development of the service.
• Ensure effective use of resources, systems and data to support educational delivery and compliance.

What we’re looking for:

• Teaching and Learning qualification at Level 5 or above (minimum Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills).
• Degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject area.
• Experience delivering high-quality education and skills provision within a relevant setting.
• Experience of leading or managing staff and supporting team performance.
• Strong knowledge of education standards, quality assurance and inspection requirements.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively across teams and agencies.
• Good digital and ICT skills, including confidence using learning technologies.
• A commitment to learner success, inclusion, safeguarding and continuous professional development.
• Resilience, adaptability and the ability to lead others to achieve positive outcomes.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Senior Tutor role, team and our values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

• Make a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people by helping them overcome barriers to education and achieve their potential.
• Be part of a specialist, trauma-informed service that delivers meaningful educational opportunities and supports positive futures.
• Lead a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality, inclusive and aspirational education.
• Access excellent professional development opportunities and contribute to the development of others.
• Benefit from Hampshire County Council's generous rewards package, including occupational sick pay, annual leave entitlement and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access Health Assured's Employee Assistance Programme, providing 24/7 wellbeing support, online resources and financial and legal advice.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK

The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Travel Requirements:

You may be required to visit other locations within Hampshire, and therefore need to have the ability to travel, as necessary.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For an informal chat about the role, please contact ReecePhippen, Education Manager and SENDCo Swanwick Lodge on [e-mail]

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

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