Tutor

Welcome to Elmy Hall School!

Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Basic Salary: £24,000 FTE

Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme

Location: Northwich, Cheshire

Start Date: January 2026

At Elmy Hall School, we’re more than just an educational institution; we’re a nurturing community dedicated to empowering young minds. Located in Northwich, our school caters to up to 100 pupils aged 5 to 18 with a range of complex needs. We believe in creating a safe and supportive environment where every child feels valued, respected, and empowered.

As part of the Polaris Community , we have been transforming the lives of young people for over 30 years. With twelve SEN schools across the UK, we collaborate to provide tailored, diverse, and appropriate education that inspires learning and encourages achievement. We’re proud to share that 100% of our education services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted!

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, emotional, or behavioural needs.
• Responding to immediate concerns and clarifying situations.
• Creating and collating information related to lessons and interventions.
• Preparing relevant information for meetings about pupils.
• Advocating for the ethos of Elmy Hall School.
• Leading on Reading and Phonics, reviewing progress made by students.
• Developing the role of Pupil Voice and liaising with SLT about the Pupil Council.
• Building relationships with parents/carers and actively participating in transitions and consultations.

To thrive in this role, you should meet the following requirements:

• 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 (e.g., HLTA).
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH in an educational setting.
• Confidence to take on additional responsibilities in areas such as Food Hygiene, Forest School, Lunchtimes, or School Yoga.
• Experience in behaviour management techniques.
• A commitment to professional development and a willingness to learn.

At Elmy Hall School, we value the emotional health and wellbeing of our staff just as much as our students. Here’s what you can expect:

• A supportive workplace that prioritizes emotional health and wellbeing.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill acquisition.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children who deserve high-quality teaching.
• A friendly and 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, the cost of which will be covered by Polaris Community.

Join us in making a difference! Polaris Community is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment.