Tutor

Join Our Team at Polaris Education - The Olive Frances School!

Position: Tutor
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Salary: £24,000 FTE
Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme
Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire

About Our School

Welcome to The Olive Frances School, nestled in the heart of Banbury, Oxfordshire! We are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for up to 84 pupils aged 5 to 18, each with unique complex needs. Our mission is to empower every child, ensuring they feel valued and respected while fostering their emotional well-being and personal growth.

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

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Tutor, you will play a vital role in enhancing the educational experience of our students. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the improvement of wellbeing, readiness for learning, resilience, and behaviour management.
• Collaborating with the education team to help young people overcome barriers to learning.
• Promoting positive learning behaviours.
• Leading classes during PPA and absence cover, with planning support from teaching staff.
• Delivering engaging enrichment activities.
• Assisting in lessons to address academic, pastoral, emotional, or behavioural needs.
• Responding to immediate concerns and clarifying situations.
• Creating and collating information related to lessons and interventions.
• Preparing relevant information for pupil meetings.
• Advocating for the school’s ethos.
• Leading on reading and phonics, reviewing 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, along with sound IT skills.
• 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 in areas like Food Hygiene, Forest School, lunchtimes, or School Yoga.
• Proven behaviour management skills.
• A commitment to professional development and a willingness to learn.

What We Offer You

At The Olive Frances School, we believe in nurturing our staff just as much as our students. Here’s what you can expect:

• A workplace that prioritizes the emotional health and wellbeing of everyone.
• Support for your professional development through a variety of opportunities.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children, providing them with high-quality teaching in a safe environment.
• A friendly and inclusive team passionate about improving outcomes for our students.

Please note that the successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by Polaris Community.

Polaris Community is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment.