Job Purpose

To coordinate and deliver high-quality, personalised education for secondary-aged students with SEMH needs who are currently unable to access mainstream school. The role involves managing a small tutor team, developing tailored learning programmes, and working collaboratively with external professionals and families to support holistic student development.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

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Plan and deliver individualised lessons across core and foundation subjects (e.g. English, Maths, ICT, Science, History, Geography, PSHE) to small groups (1-4 students)

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Adapt teaching to suit the complex emotional, social, and academic needs of each learner.

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Assess, monitor, and report on student progress and well-being.

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Use creative, inclusive strategies to raise engagement and attainment.

Team Management

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Supervise and support a small team of tutors delivering elements of the programme.

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Model best practices in teaching and support a purposeful working environment.

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Monitor the performance and well-being of the tutor team.

Curriculum & Assessment

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Design and implement bespoke education programmes aligned with student EHCPs and individual targets.

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Collaborate with subject leads and SLT to ensure high standards across curriculum areas.

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Evaluate and refine programmes regularly to ensure impact and progress.

Holistic Support & Safeguarding

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Liaise with external professionals (e.g., social workers, YJS, CAMHS, family support services) to address broader student needs.

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Foster strong relationships with families and carers, encouraging engagement in education.

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Promote safeguarding, child protection, and Prevent Duty compliance at all times.

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Attend multi-agency meetings and contribute to written reports and action plans as required.

Leadership & Ethos

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Contribute to the development of school policies and whole-school initiatives.

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Support the ethos, values, and strategic direction of the provision.

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Take part in performance management and professional development.

Person Specification

Essential

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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

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Experience teaching students with SEMH or in alternative provision/PRU settings

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Proven ability to engage disaffected learners and manage challenging behaviour

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Strong interpersonal and communication skills with stakeholders at all levels

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Commitment to inclusive practice and safeguarding

Desirable

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Experience supervising or mentoring staff

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Background in multi-agency working

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Familiarity with trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches