Lead Tutor – Alternative Provision
Achievio is a Tuition and Education Centre based in Melksham offering an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to take a key leadership role in our business. We are seeking a qualified teacher with the knowledge, skills and ability to lead our Y9-Y11 alternative provision.
For alternative provision we offer academic tutoring alongside pastoral support. Most of our Y9-Y11 students are working towards GCSE with some focusing on Functional Skills. Most students study maths and English although we do offer other subjects where we have the staff expertise. We pride ourselves on offering high-quality provision and ensuring all our students make progress and are prepared for their next step in education.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day running of this area of the business which includes:
* Providing an appropriate, supportive learning environment
* Managing and providing supervision and guidance to staff assigned to the room
* Overseeing the learning of all students, regardless of whether or not they are worked with directly, to ensure planning and delivery is supporting them to make progress
* Ensuring the pastoral/SEMH needs of students are planned for and met in order for them to make progress in this area
* Communicating clearly with commissioners, parents, staff, students and any other stakeholders
* Actively participating in the senior management team at Achievio
* Promoting the safeguarding of all students and following all Achievio policies and procedures
We would like to hear from you if you:
* Are a qualified teacher with the ability to teach either English of maths to GCSE level
* Have an up-to-date knowledge of GCSE requirements in your subject
* Have experience of leadership
* Have strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
* Have experience of working with SEND students, including those with EHCPs, and can adapt your teaching to meet their individual needs
* Are committed to supporting the whole child to achieve their potential
* Are willing to undertake training as and when required
* Are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare
We can offer:
* Competitive rates of pay
* Pension scheme
* Committed and skilled colleagues
* Good work-life balance
* The opportunity to make a real difference to our students
* Opportunities within Achievio as our business grows
Visits or a phone call are warmly welcomed for interested candidates to find out more about the role.
Start Date: 1st January 2026, or sooner
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00-3:00 and Friday 9:00-2:00, term time only
Contract: Initially fixed term until July 2026 with the intention of continuing
Closing Date: Wednesday 8th October, 12 noon
Interviews: w/c 13th October 2025
Achievio is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 28 per week
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Melksham SN12 6LH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
* Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
* Teaching: 3 years (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 08/10/2025
Expected start date: 05/01/2026