Outreach Tutor

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday

Contract: permanent

Salary: £22,887 to £32,648 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Do you have experience tutoring children with Special Educational Needs? Would you be interested in working as part of a collaborative team, to provide the best access to education for our children and young people? If so, become an Eslander and start a truly rewarding career!

Esland Care are currently seeking a full time Outreach Tutor, based at our Grantham School and covering our children's residential homes in Lincolnshire (and the surrounding areas). The role is full time and will involve delivering face-to-face tuition to small groups, and on a 1-1 basis.

You be supporting a number of vulnerable young children aged 7-18 years with SEMH and complex needs.

The role

We are looking for an experienced, outstanding and motivated individual to contribute to the development of teaching and learning within our homes. Pupils will be expected to cover a range of qualifications ranging from Entry Level Certificates, through to Functional Skills and GCSE. This will be an exciting opportunity for a committed classroom practitioner who can display a real passion for inspiring and challenging the pupils.

A flexible approach with a can-do ethos is essential, as is drive, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour! If you are adaptable, innovative and child focused then we want to hear from you. We will be looking to recruit a staff team that has a multitude of talents, to enable us to provide a rich academic curriculum from the outset. We look forward to hearing what additional skills, talents and interests you could bring to this role!

What we need from you:

• Proven experience of working with specialist education for young people with SEMH
• A sound knowledge of national curriculum, particularly surrounding mathematics and science
• Solid experience of working with young people that challenge
• Some knowledge and experience of vocational educational pathways
• Committed, conscientious and passionate about inclusion
• Ability to plan, evaluate and monitor learning and progress
• Ability to differentiate all aspects of learning to promote inclusion and attainment
• Ability to build good relationships with young people and all others supporting the pupil
• Highly organised and have the ability to prioritise and use their time effectively
• Resilience, stamina, flexibility and excellent inter-personal skills
• A positive attitude to hard work and challenging situations
• A full, UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Qualified Teacher Status is desirable but not essential
• A good sense of humour!

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices (the company will cover the costs).

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.

What we can offer:

There are so many reasons to join us. From competitive pay to fast-track progression opportunities, we offer a whole host of well-being benefits, the use of our holiday home when you need a break, as well as a warm family work environment and a company culture focused on fun! We can offer:

• Commitment to continuing professional development
• A supportive, inclusive working environment
• Access to a wide range of benefits, including our internal rewards app, high street discounts and our pension scheme
• Staff recognition awards
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive, paid induction training (that is accredited through the Bild Association of Certified Training) and ongoing training within the role
• Fantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 50 colleagues last year!
• A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend’ scheme 
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement) 
• Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!
• A highly rewarding job with no risk of boredom!