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Polaris Community

Wigan

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GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Full time

22 days ago

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Job summary

Polaris Community is seeking a dedicated TUTOR for their new school in Wigan, responsible for enhancing pupils' wellbeing and academic development. The role involves leading classes, supporting learning barriers, and fostering relationships with students and parents. An equal opportunities employer, Polaris Community emphasizes a positive work environment and professional development.

Benefits

Company Pension
Life Assurance
Employee Discount Scheme
Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

  • Strong basic education required.
  • Previous experience in a similar role (HLTA).
  • Experience with pupils with SEMH within an educational setting.

Responsibilities

  • Support improvement of wellbeing and readiness for learning.
  • Work with education team to support academic development.
  • Lead classes during absences and deliver enrichment activities.

Skills

Behaviour management
Communication
Empathy

Education

GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics

Job description

Polaris Children’s Services – Martha H School

TUTOR

Contract: Full-Time Term Time Only

Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme

Location: Wigan, Lancashire

Start Date: September 2025

About our School

Located in Wigan our new school offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils from 5 to 16 years old.

We are part of the Polaris Community and have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. Within the Polaris Community, we have ten SEN Schools across the UK that work together to provide each young person with a tailored, diverse, and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes engagement, inspires learning, and encourages achievement. We’re also incredibly proud that 100% of our inspected services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

Role responsibilities

  • To support the improvement of wellbeing, readiness for learning, resilience and behaviour management within Martha H School
  • Work with members of the Education team to support young people’s personal and academic development by removing barriers to learning
  • To promote positive learning behaviour with young people
  • To lead classes during PPA and absence cover, the planning will be supported by teaching staff.
  • To deliver an enrichment golden time activity
  • To support in lessons with academic understanding or pastoral, emotional or behavioural need
  • To respond to immediate concerns clarifying the situation
  • To create and collate information relating to lessons and interventions delivered
  • To assist in the preparation of information relevant to the meetings about pupils
  • To be an advocate for the ethos of Martha H School
  • To lead on Reading and Phonics – reviewing progress made by young people
  • To develop the role of Pupil Voice Liaising with SLT about the Pupil Council
  • To develop relationships with parents/carers, taking an active role in transitions and consultation visits

Requirements

  • Have a strong basic education, with a minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics, and sound IT skills
  • Previous experience in a similar role i.e., HLTA
  • Some previous experience of working with pupils with SEMH within an educational setting
  • Be experienced and confident enough to take additional responsibility in an area of school ie, Food Hygiene, Forest School, Lunchtimes, School Yoga etc.
  • Experience of behaviour management and techniques
  • Committed to professional development and willing to learn

What we offer

  • A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody (you included!)
  • A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities
  • An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high quality teaching in a safe educational provision
  • A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving outcomes

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Polaris Community.

Polaris Community is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Polaris Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment

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