Join Our Team as a Tutor at Holdsworth School!
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Basic Salary: £24,000 FTE
Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme
Location: Burnley, Lancashire
About Our School
Welcome to Holdsworth School, nestled in the heart of Burnley, Lancashire! We are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for up to 48 pupils aged 5 to 18 with a range of complex needs. Our mission is to foster a positive atmosphere where every child feels valued, respected, and empowered.
As part of the Polaris Community, we have been passionately transforming the lives of young people for over 30 years. We take pride in our commitment to holistic education, ensuring that academic progress goes hand-in-hand with emotional wellbeing and personal growth. Plus, we’re thrilled that 100% of our education services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted!
Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Tutor, you will play a vital role in enhancing the wellbeing and learning readiness of our students. Your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting the improvement of wellbeing, resilience, and behaviour management.
* Collaborating with the education team to help remove barriers to learning.
* Promoting positive learning behaviours among young people.
* Leading classes during PPA and absence cover, with planning support from teaching staff.
* Delivering engaging enrichment activities during golden time.
* Assisting in lessons to support academic understanding and emotional needs.
* Responding to immediate concerns and clarifying situations.
* Creating and collating information related to lessons and interventions.
* Preparing information for meetings about pupils.
* Advocating for the ethos of Holdsworth School.
* Leading on Reading and Phonics, reviewing progress made by students.
* Developing the Pupil Voice initiative and liaising with SLT about the Pupil Council.
* Building relationships with parents/carers and actively participating in transitions and consultations.
What We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you should have:
* A strong educational background, with at least GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics.
* Previous experience in a similar role, such as HLTA.
* Experience working with pupils with SEMH in an educational setting.
* Confidence to take on additional responsibilities in areas like Food Hygiene, Forest School, Lunchtimes, or School Yoga.
* Experience in behaviour management techniques.
* A commitment to professional development and a willingness to learn.
What We Offer You
At Holdsworth School, we value the emotional health and wellbeing of our team. Here’s what you can expect:
* A supportive workplace that prioritizes your wellbeing.
* Opportunities for professional development and skill acquisition.
* The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children.
* A friendly and inclusive team passionate about improving outcomes.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, with the cost covered by Polaris Community.
Polaris Community is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment.