Vocational Tutor

Full Job Description

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Job Title:  Vocational Tutor
Location:  Groveside School, Reading, RG2 7AY
Hours:      37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday 
Salary:      £27,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Inspire. Empower. Transform Futures.

Groveside School is seeking a passionate, creative and resilient Vocational Tutor to join our dedicated team. If you thrive in a hands‑on learning environment and believe every young person deserves the chance to succeed, this is a role where you can genuinely make a difference.

What you will be doing

As a Vocational Tutor, you will play a key role in preparing pupils for future education, employment and training. You will:

• Plan and deliver high‑quality, engaging vocational learning that builds practical, personal and employability skills.
• Create a safe, stimulating and purposeful learning environment rooted in mutual respect.
• Adapt teaching to meet a wide range of needs, ensuring all pupils can access and succeed in their learning.
• Build strong, restorative relationships with pupils, supporting their confidence, independence and work‑readiness.
• Track progress, assess learning and contribute to accreditation and reporting processes.
• Model positive attitudes, values and behaviours at all times.
• Work closely with colleagues, families and external partners to support positive outcomes.
• Use tools, materials and resources safely and effectively, promoting good practice and responding to risk appropriately.

What you will bring

• Thrive in a practical, creative and engaging learning environment.
• Have experience planning and delivering high‑quality learning and support.
• Bring a trauma‑informed, relationship‑centred approach to working with young people.
• Be resilient, approachable and committed to helping pupils succeed.
• Communicate clearly, stay calm under pressure and adapt learning to meet diverse needs.
• Be creative, enthusiastic and dedicated to bringing out the best in pupils and their families.
• Driving licence required 

About Us

Groveside School is a Special Educational Needs School for Pupils 7 - 16 years old with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. Our school opened in September 2024 and will cater for 60 pupils. 

To the ideal candidate, Groveside School offers the following opportunities:  

• To work in a school that is passionate about all achievement for all pupils.
• To work with fantastic pupils who enjoy a dynamic and engaging curriculum.
• To begin your journey with a strong induction programme tailored to your experience and needs.
• To engage collaboratively within a very supportive environment where professional development is an essential aspect of our daily practice.
• To develop your career.
• To be committed to creating exceptional pupil experiences and learning for all.  

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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