Job Summary
Contract Type:
Term-time only (Permanent)
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
30/07/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 14/08/2026 16:00
Salary:
£27,952.00 plus holiday pay of £3,913.28
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching
Employment Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne
Further Information
Real Care Ltd T/A Learning for Life is a charity that provides Education and Social Care for individuals aged 16+ with a range of disabilities.
A vacancy has arisen for the role of full time Lead Tutor, 40hpw (over 5 days, TTO + two weeks = 40 week permanent contract); based in John Marley Centre, Denton Burn.
Salary £27,952.00
plus
Holiday pay £3,913.28
Teaching qualifications required in addition to management experience and knowledge/experience of teaching core subjects such as Mathematics and English as well as employability skills at entry level.
The successful candidate will support the smooth running of the provision by:
• Taking responsibility for a class/ group of learners as directed by the Management team.
• Working as part of a multi-professional team to meet the needs of learners attending the provision.
• Behave in a professional way at all times in keeping with the vision and ethos of the company.
• Plan and deliver lessons following the programme of study outlined in the accredited award scheme
• Prepare, monitor and evaluate personal progression plans / ILPs
• To attend reviews and complete all documentation.
• Collate student work in preparation for internal verification and external moderation.
• Work with the Management Team to develop and maintain a process for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of teaching and learning throughout the provision.
• Work collaboratively with the team of Tutors to ensure standardisation across provisions and teaching sessions.
• Promote and share best practice across the team.
• Support with curriculum sequencing, mapping and resource planning and programme development.
• Ensure consistent, accurate assessment practices across the Tutor team.
• Directly support and manage teaching assistants in their role within the learning environment.
• Support students in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the Management team, as appropriate.
• Support learners to access community based activities/lessons
• Liaise with external agencies on a regular basis.
• Maintain positive relationships with parents/carers.
• To work with learners who have a range of special needs including severe learning difficulties, autism and behavioural issues.
• To assist during meal times and support with personal care where required
• Liaise with other professionals regarding eating and feeding programmes, moving and handling plans, medical management plans and self-care programmes as directed by the management of the company.
• Administer prescribed medicine in accordance with company policy and practice (training provided).
• Escort ill students to hospital, hand over to parents/carers before returning to College.
• Write and update behaviour management plans.
• Take a lead and put into practice behaviour management techniques as outlined in individual behaviour management plans.
• Use physical intervention or other techniques when managing behaviour if necessary (training provided).
• Fully engage in both internally and externally provided professional development.
• Mentor newly appointed staff/apprentices and students/volunteers as directed by the company management team.
• Work in any department of the provisions when necessary and as directed by the company Management Team.
• Manage Risk Assessments both on and off-site.
• Take responsibility for updating and recording details which affect the day to day running of the provision.
• Carry out other duties or responsibilities as required under the direction of the Management Team.
Would you like to join our dedicated Team? If you would like a heightened sense of accomplishment and a realisation of what these young people can achieve, then this may just be the job for you!
Learning for Life have a commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and adults. There will be a rigorous selection process. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to providing a relevant signed declaration and be subject to an online search in line with safer recruitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.
Learning for life embraces equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Application deadline: 14/08/2026
To apply, please forward your CV and a covering lettter to Tanya Rush, HR/Office Manager
email: hr@learninglife.org.uk
Job Type: Full time, 40 weeks (TTO+2), Permanent
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
Experience:
- Teaching within SEN provision: 2 years (required)
- Teaching qualification (required)
Please note
This job is closed for applications.