Professional Tutor

We are looking for a Professional Tutor to join our team. The successful candidate will support the delivery, development and quality assurance of either Primary and/or Secondary Phase of the School Direct Programme and other strands of ITE within the Harris Federation.
WORKING WITH US
HITE offers outstanding Initial Teacher Training (ITT) to graduates and career changers joining the teaching profession. Trainee teachers will have access to invaluable training, school and classroom experience to equip them with the knowledge, skills and expertise needed to become an excellent teacher. HITE also offers Initial Teacher Education (ITE) and support to ECTs across our academies.
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Your key responsibilities will be:

To support the successful operation of training and quality assurance for the ITE programme, delivering and/or quality assuring training.
To further develop the ITE programme with the Head of ITE so that it meets the needs of stakeholders working across all age phases.
To liaise with subject specialists and central team leads regarding subject-specific training days and support.
To support and deliver Quality Assurance visits to placements.
To support trainees and ensure their successful completion of the course, providing pastoral or in-school support as required.
To oversee support plans for those trainees who require additional support to successfully meet the Teachers’ Standards.
To liaise with Federation and ITE colleagues in order to develop key elements of the ITE offer.
To lead mentor standardisation and training meetings.
To support development of the mentor quality, selection, training and accreditation programme.
To support and inform the annual cycle for ITE performance and review, including the SEF and regular review of progress of the programme in order to ensure outstanding practice is embedded within ITE offer.
To support external inspection and examination of Harris ITE programmes.
To quality assure training programmes and placement experience to ensure parity of experience for applicants and participants
For a full list of responsibilities, please download the Job Pack.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
 

University graduate (Good Honours Degree) and, ideally, a higher degree
Postgraduate teaching qualification (or equivalent)
Further professional development
Knowledge and understanding of national priorities, current curriculum development and an ability to design and implement an innovative Initial Teacher Education programme
A thorough understanding of quality assurance techniques
An appreciation of adult learner motivation
An understanding of how professional development contributes to the raising the standards of student attainment
Proven strong, effective leadership and people management skills with a record of success in a senior management position
Evidence of successful teaching experience
Evidence of pastoral experience
Experience of delivering high quality training to trainee teachers
Experience of working with key stakeholders
Experience of managing staff development
Experience and good understanding of Ofsted processes and inspection framework

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:

Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
Annual performance and loyalty bonus
Pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans
For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, 26 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays) for staff who work across the full year, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
OUR VISION & VALUES
Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.

We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.