Tutor

Join Our Team as a Tutor at The Olive Frances School!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? At Polaris Education, we are looking for a dedicated Tutor to join our vibrant community at The Olive Frances School in Banbury, Oxfordshire. This is a full-time, term-time only position with a competitive salary of £24,000 FTE.

About Our School

Located in the heart of Banbury, our school provides a safe and supportive environment for up to 84 pupils aged 5 to 18 with complex needs. We believe in fostering a positive atmosphere where every child feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our holistic approach ensures that academic progress goes hand-in-hand with emotional well-being and personal growth.

As part of the Polaris Community, we have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. We take pride in our track record, with 100% of our education services rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Tutor, you will play a crucial role in supporting our students' development. Your responsibilities will include:

• Enhancing wellbeing, readiness for learning, resilience, and behaviour management.
• Collaborating with the education team to remove barriers to learning.
• Promoting positive learning behaviours among students.
• Leading classes during PPA and absence cover, with planning support from teaching staff.
• Delivering engaging enrichment activities.
• Providing academic and pastoral support in lessons.
• Addressing immediate concerns and clarifying situations.
• Collecting and organizing information related to lessons and interventions.
• Preparing relevant information for pupil meetings.
• Advocating for the school’s ethos.
• Leading on reading and phonics, tracking student progress.
• Developing the Pupil Voice and liaising with SLT about the Pupil Council.
• Building relationships with parents/carers and supporting transitions.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A strong educational background, with at least GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics.
• Previous experience in a similar role, such as HLTA.
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH in an educational setting.
• Confidence to take on additional responsibilities (e.g., Food Hygiene, Forest School, School Yoga).
• Skills in behaviour management and techniques.
• A commitment to professional development and a willingness to learn.

What We Offer You

At Polaris Education, we value the emotional health and wellbeing of our staff. Here’s what you can expect:

• A supportive workplace that prioritizes your wellbeing.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill acquisition.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children.
• A friendly, inclusive team passionate about improving outcomes.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, with costs covered by Polaris Community. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

Join us in creating a brighter future for our students!