Tutor

As a Senior Tutor, you will play a pivotal role in leading the delivery of high-quality, inclusive education for children and young people with complex needs. You will inspire and support learners to engage in education, achieve positive outcomes and make meaningful progress towards their future aspirations, while providing leadership and direction to Tutors and Learning Coaches. Based at Swanwick Lodge, part of Hampshire County Council's Secure and Specialist Education Service, you will work within a specialist secure residential home for up to ten children and young people aged 10 to 17 with complex attachment, mental health and behavioural needs. Using a trauma-informed, therapeutic and relationship-based approach, you will support learners to re-engage with education, develop emotional resilience and make meaningful progress towards their next steps. What you'll do:

• Lead and support Tutors and Learning Coaches to deliver high-quality, engaging and personalised learning programmes.
• Develop, implement and review curriculum provision that meets the diverse needs of learners.
• Monitor learner progress, attainment and outcomes, identifying and sharing effective practice.
• Line manage and motivate staff, supporting performance, professional development and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with colleagues, stakeholders and partner agencies to secure positive outcomes for learners.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion, equality and learner wellbeing across all aspects of provision.
• Contribute to quality assurance activities and support the ongoing development of the service.
• Ensure effective use of resources, systems and data to support educational delivery and compliance.
  
  Teaching and Learning qualification at Level 5 or above (minimum Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills).
• Degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject area.
• Experience delivering high-quality education and skills provision within a relevant setting.
• Experience of leading or managing staff and supporting team performance.
• Strong knowledge of education standards, quality assurance and inspection requirements.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively across teams and agencies.
• Good digital and ICT skills, including confidence using learning technologies.
• A commitment to learner success, inclusion, safeguarding and continuous professional development.
• Resilience, adaptability and the ability to lead others to achieve positive outcomes.
  
  Make a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people by helping them overcome barriers to education and achieve their potential.
• Be part of a specialist, trauma-informed service that delivers meaningful educational opportunities and supports positive futures.
• Lead a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality, inclusive and aspirational education.
• Access excellent professional development opportunities and contribute to the development of others.
• Benefit from Hampshire County Council's generous rewards package, including occupational sick pay, annual leave entitlement and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access Health Assured's Employee Assistance Programme, providing 24/7 wellbeing support, online resources and financial and legal advice.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK Other job titles you may be searching for include: Curriculum Lead, Lead Tutor, Education Manager, Education Team Leader, Alternative Provision Lead, Specialist Education Teacher, SEN Teacher, Learning Manager, Education Programme Lead, Secure Education Lead, Teaching and Learning Manager, or Education