Tutor

Education and Family Wellbeing Service (EFWS); Essex; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and training opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

A community-focused educational service in Essex is seeking dedicated Tutors to support children and young people facing challenges in education. The role involves planning and delivering engaging lessons, working closely with students facing social, emotional, and mental health needs, and collaborating with educators and health professionals. Ideal candidates will possess QTS and a commitment to promoting student wellbeing and achievement. Join us to make a real difference!

Qualifications

• Experience teaching primary and/or secondary aged students.
• Proven track record of raising wellbeing, achievement and engagement.
• Understanding of safeguarding, attendance and SEND legislation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons across the curriculum.
• Develop and contribute to subject teaching schemes of work and resources.
• Provide transitional support programmes within designated schools/settings.

Skills

Teaching primary and/or secondary aged students

Working with students with SEND

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Commitment to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

We're seeking dedicated Tutors to join our Education Family Wellbeing Service (EFWS), working with children and young people who are Educated Other Than At School (EOTAS) or facing Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. You'll work across community settings to deliver effective educational provision, raise engagement, and improve student wellbeing and attainment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons across the curriculum.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual student needs within our extended curriculum.
• Develop and contribute to subject teaching schemes of work and resources.
• Mark, assess and provide constructive feedback on student learning.
• Maintain accurate records of teaching, learning, student assessment and progress.

Student Support & Development

• Work with students facing SEMH challenges in community settings.
• Promote high expectations and build student self‑esteem.
• Register attendance and create safe, positive learning environments.
• Celebrate achievement and facilitate student voice activities.
• Compile reports and communicate progress to parents/carers and stakeholders.
• Work closely with Local Authorities, schools, colleges and other agencies.
• Participate in meetings regarding curriculum, student progress and wellbeing.
• Provide transitional support programmes within designated schools/settings.
• Share best practice and innovation in teaching and learning methods.

Professional Development

• Participate in CPD and training opportunities.
• Contribute to service review and policy implementation.
• Maintain and develop ICT skills and online learning tools.
• Cover for absent colleagues as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching primary and/or secondary aged students.
• Experience working with students with SEND.
• Proven track record of raising wellbeing, achievement and engagement.
• Knowledge of the primary and/or secondary curriculum.
• Understanding of safeguarding, attendance and SEND legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to monitor individual learning progress effectively.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and anti‑discriminatory practice.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience developing formal and informal learning experiences.
• Experience working in partnership with parents/carers.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a real difference to young people facing challenges.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Collaborative working environment with teachers, therapists, social care providers and health professionals.

For Tutors with QTS: You'll exercise the professional skills and judgement to carry out the duties of a teacher as set out in the current School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document and DfE Teachers' Standards.

For Tutors without QTS: You'll exercise your professional tutoring skills to support learning and wellbeing for students with SEMH needs.

The EFWS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our dedicated team!