Tutor – Alternative Provision

Pathway Group; Brown Edge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Small learner groups

Individualised teaching environment

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Potential progression to full-time

Job summary

Pathway Academy Zone is seeking an experienced Tutor to join our Alternative Provision team in Stoke-on-Trent. You will plan and deliver engaging learning sessions tailored to individual learners and work to re-engage students who may not thrive in mainstream settings.

You will support SEND/SEMH needs, differentiate instruction, and monitor progress while maintaining safeguarding and strong relationships with learners and staff.

Qualifications

• Ideally hold a recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE, QTS, QTLS, Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training or another recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience in Alternative Provision, SEND/SEMH provision or Pupil Referral Units is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with young people from diverse backgrounds and support their learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver structured and engaging lessons.
• Teach learners individually and in small groups.
• Differentiate learning according to individual ability and need.
• Support learners with SEND, SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Help learners re-engage with education and maintain safeguarding standards.
• Monitor and assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Complete learner records and progress documentation.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and pastoral colleagues.
• Support individual learning and behaviour plans.

Skills

Alternative Provision

SEND/SEMH experience

Pupil Referral Units

Behaviour or pastoral support

Education

PGCE

QTS

QTLS

Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

Other recognised teaching qualification

Job description

Pathway Academy Zone is recruiting an experienced and motivated Tutor to join our Alternative Provision team in Stoke-on-Trent.

Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application.

We support young people who may not currently thrive within a traditional mainstream education environment.

The role requires someone who can combine strong teaching with patience, resilience and the ability to build trust with learners who may have additional learning, behavioural or emotional needs.

The Role

You will plan and deliver engaging learning sessions designed around the individual needs of our learners.

Responsibilities Include

• Planning and delivering structured and engaging lessons
• Teaching learners individually and in small groups
• Differentiating learning according to individual ability and need
• Supporting young people with SEND, SEMH and behavioural needs
• Helping learners re-engage with education
• Establishing clear routines, expectations and professional boundaries
• Monitoring and assessing learner progress
• Providing constructive feedback and setting achievable targets
• Completing learner records and progress documentation
• Working collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and pastoral colleagues
• Supporting individual learning and behaviour plans
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and learner welfare

About You

We would particularly welcome applicants with experience in:

• Alternative Provision
• Secondary schools
• SEND or SEMH provision
• Pupil Referral Units
• Further Education
• Vocational training
• Behaviour or pastoral support

You will need to be confident, adaptable and able to communicate effectively with young people from a range of backgrounds.

Qualifications

Ideally, applicants will hold a recognised teaching qualification such as:

• PGCE
• QTS
• QTLS
• Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training
• Or another recognised teaching qualification

Candidates with strong vocational expertise and an appropriate teaching or training qualification may also be considered.

What We Offer

• Flexible working
• Small learner groups
• Individualised teaching environment
• Opportunity to support young people who need education delivered differently
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for continued professional development
• Potential progression into a full-time position as the provision grows
• Safeguarding

Pathway Academy Zone is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Appointment will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, references and right-to-work verification.

P.S. This role has the potential to become a full‑time position once we have a full cohort of learners in place, which we anticipate will be within approximately 3 to 4 months