We are seeking an outstanding QTS / Subject Specialist tutor with secondary GCSE experience to deliver high-impact 1:1 tuition for a Year 11 male student who has been permanently excluded from school. The tutor will deliver GCSE core subjects, re-engage the pupil, and coordinate formal examination arrangements.
Pupil Profile & Key Needs
- Year 11 male student with SEMH needs, previously Looked After Child (LAC), currently living under a Special Guardianship Order (SGO) with grandparents.
- Permanently excluded for persistent disruptive behaviour; disengaged learner with significant academic gaps.
- Academic levels: Maths Grade 4, English Language Grade 2+, English Literature Grade 1, Science Grade 2-2.
- Responds well to interest-led learning (gaming, football, biking) and clear, structured boundaries.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver 12 hours of weekly face-to-face GCSE tuition in English Language, English Literature, Maths, and Science.
- Facilitate and coordinate formal GCSE examination entries with the Local Authority.
- Utilize CENTURY Tech to run low-pressure diagnostic assessments and deliver 10-15 minute interactive learning nuggets.
- Incorporate Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and restorative practice to manage disruptive behaviour.
- Maintain proactive communication with grandparents (SGO carers) and Local Authority link officers.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or experienced KS4 GCSE Subject Specialist essential.
- Extensive experience working with permanently excluded students, SEMH needs, and disengaged learners.
- Demonstrated mastery in behaviour management, de-escalation, and restorative boundary setting.
- Experience managing GCSE exam processes and post-16 transition planning