Tutor

Job description

Sheaf Training is a Local Authority post-16 education provider which supports learners with SEND within a nurturing environment; moving them towards independent learning, developing functional maths and English skills, employment skills and a fulfilling adult life.

We are looking for an outstanding tutor who is able to teach students from disadvantaged backgrounds with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities. You will be ambitious in seeking to create new solutions and strong partnerships to improve outcomes for our pupils. As a qualified Tutor, you will have a strong understanding of appropriate teaching and learning methods for learners including planning, review and assessment procedures appropriate for the provision to be delivered. 

You will have a good understanding of the barriers to learning and employment faced by learners with additional needs and be able to deliver creative solutions to these. You will also be adaptable and enjoy the daily involvement with students whose needs range from complex behavioural, emotional and social needs to complex learning difficulties, autism and anxiety amongst others.

We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly. It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.

Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.