West Yorkshire Full-time Maths Tutor

Job Title: West Yorkshire Full-time Maths Tutor

Reporting to:  West Yorkshire Programme Manager

Responsible for: Delivery of academic intervention in Maths to pupils in educational environments for Tutor Trust

Location: West Yorkshire

Salary: £24,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. This is a full-time position (40 hours across seven days a week)

Job Purpose: Main Duties and Responsibilities:

·         To plan and deliver tuition to primary/secondary school aged pupils (from 9-16 years old) across West Yorkshire in Maths on a 1:1 to 1:4 ratio.

·         To complete appropriate paperwork relating to tuition with pupil (register, feedback sheets, etc.)

·         To liaise with the West Yorkshire Programmes team and the quality team.

·         To undergo any appropriate training throughout the role to enhance the quality and impact of tutoring delivery.

·         To support other tutors as appropriate.

·         To be involved in Tutor Trust tutorials and training where required.

          To follow all Tutor Trust/school safeguarding policies and procedures.

Person Specification – skills and attributes

·         One year of tutoring experience required or QTS.

·         Ability to tutor Maths to a standard desirable.

·         Bright, enthusiastic, and well-motivated tutor confident in dealing with young people.

·         Robust and resilient character with excellent time-management skills.

·         Must have achieved a minimum of Grade B/6 at GCSE in Maths and English.

·         Demonstrate a commitment to the goals and ethos behind The Tutor Trust.

·         Enthusiasm and ability to contribute to the successful development of The Tutor Trust.

·         Understanding of the National Curriculum, GCSE syllabus and have a broad understanding of policy issues and educational best practice relating to improving pupil achievement at KS2, KS3 and KS4.

·         The ability to work with children from complex backgrounds and with complex needs.

·         Access to a full driving licence and car is desirable, but not essential.

Application Information

-          Closing date for applications:  Wednesday 31st July 2024

-          Interviews to be held: Thursday 8th August (Leeds Office)          

-          Start date: Monday 2nd September 2024 (subject to completed enhanced DBS check)                                  

General

The West Yorkshire team is based in central Leeds offices however, there is the opportunity for hybrid/remote working. The job is a full-time, position with frequent travel required across the West Yorkshire Region to deliver tuition.  All reasonable travel expenses on Tutor Trust business will be reimbursed (not including your regular commute from home to the Tutor Trust office). 

Holiday entitlement will be 33 days per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays, pro rata). The role will involve working occasional unsocial hours in the evenings and at weekends. 

Tutor Trust is signed up to the Government-backed NEST pensions scheme, which is offered to our employees (with an employer contribution) after the qualifying period.

In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.

Candidates are required to submit a completed application form outlining how they meet the requirements of the role and why they want the role. Please email completed application to the careers email address found on the attached job description attatchment by the date above.

The Tutor Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer

For further general information please visit The Tutor Trust website

The Tutor Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment