Form Tutor

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Form Tutor to support pupil's academic and personal development. The ideal candidate will have demostrable experience in not only planning and delivering engaging and creative learning opportunites, but will be able to promote and encourage personal development for the children they work with.

The Form Tutor will play a key role in guiding and supporting pupils through their educational journey, ensuring they receive personalised support tailored to their needs.

Applications for this role may only be submitted using our application form, which can be found at , where you will also find a full job description and details of our safer recruitment policy.

Key Responsibilities:

PASTORAL

• Establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils of all abilities, needs and ages, rooted in and encouraging mutual respect that significantly develops learning
• Effectively promote and demonstrate the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils
• Ensure children are supported, and their work is valued, through the provision of high quality, interactive displays and learning walls.

TEACHING AND LEARNING

• Develop, plan and deliver progressive and comprehensive schemes of work that challenges pupils, promotes high levels of interest, and offers an age-appropriate broad, balanced and stimulating learning opportunities.
• Demonstrate a clear knowledge of pupils' individual capabilities and their prior knowledge and plan teaching to build on these. Create opportunities for pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and enable them to set individual targets to significantly develop their performance
• Set goals and targets based on an in-depth knowledge of individual and groups of pupils that enthuse, motivate and challenge all pupils, ensuring appropriate provision for children identified with SEN or EAL requirements and those identified as more able.
• Be accountable for continuously high levels of pupils' attainment, progress and outcomes in line with School's procedures.
• Inspire pupils to develop an enthusiasm to become independent learners and foster a life-long interest in personal development; providing learning opportunities that are underpinned by enquiry and exploration and encouraging pupils to engage in reflective practice and
• Implement clear practices for marking and assessing pupil's work and provide constructive feedback to help pupils reflect upon and improve the quality of their work; complying with the Marking and Feedback policy and ensuring that all pupils acquire and consolidate the knowledge, skills and understanding required for future learning.
• Ensure excellent pupil progress through effective observation, planning, assessment, progress tracking and reporting.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on progress in line with School's procedures, identifying any focus learning requirements and challenge provision for more able learners.
• Work closely with the Learning Support team in coordinating support for pupils with SEN and opportunities to extend higher attaining learners.
• Communicate and consult with parents and carers about children's progress and attainment, preparing informative and effective assessment and reporting in line with School policies and procedures.

SAFEGUARDING

• Engage in all safeguarding training as required and adhere to all regulatory requirements.
• Carry out all duties with due regard and a personal commitment to the School's safeguarding, equality and health and safety policies and procedures, along with the staff code of conduct
• Ensure that all safeguarding concerns are reported in a timely manner and in line with policy.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

• Be committed to continuing professional development, keeping abreast of developments in curriculum and subject areas and pedagogical approaches.
• Attend all INSET and staff training events.
• Contribute to the extra-curricular life of the School by offering clubs and activities after school.
• Contribute fully to the wider life of the school, including but not limited to attendance at School engagements / events and the promotion of the School within the wider community.
• Work co-operatively alongside members of the wider school team, demonstrating flexibility and initiative, fostering a cooperative and positive culture and acting as a role model to others.
• Develop excellent relationships with parents/carers, encouraging and promoting home/school partnerships through clear and open communication and consultation.
• Develop effective links with the local community, and identify further opportunities to enrich the curriculum, enhance teaching and to develop pupils' wider understanding.
• Use a range of strategies to model and promote positive behaviour in line with the School Values and behaviour expectations.
• Conduct school assemblies and arrange visiting speakers.
• Comply with the timetables and Duty Rota, including the provision of late-night duties as scheduled.
• Undertake wider staff responsibilities and such additional duties as might be reasonably requested by the Headmistress or other authorised person including, but not limited to, covering lessons and staff duties.

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £32,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/12/2025

Expected start date: 05/01/2026