Job Title: Tutor - NEET Provision

Department: Health & Care

Reporting to:  Assoc. Dir of Quality & Operations (ACL)

Salary: £29,565 - £43,562 per annum (subject to a progression criteria)*

Annual Leave: 45 days per annum plus bank holidays

Contractual hours: 37 hours per week

Basis: Full time, Permanent

Pension: Teachers Pension Scheme

Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD

The Role 

We are looking for a passionate and supportive Tutor to deliver engaging NEET (16–18) provision within our growing and innovative Adult and Community Learning department, recently graded Outstanding by OFSTED. You will guide young people who may be NEET, unemployed or returning to education after a break, helping them develop confidence, personal and social skills, employability, and essential English, maths and digital skills. Working collaboratively with the NEET team, you will design and deliver programmes that support learners into positive destinations such as education, training or employment. The role also involves building strong links with internal teams, local authorities and external agencies to create a supportive learning environment that enables every learner to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of all students.
• Employ a variety of teaching techniques and resources consistent with best practices, specific content knowledge, the physical limitations of the space provided, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or      student groups involved.
• Plan and deliver a suitable Assessment Programme ensuring marked work meets Middlesbrough College Gold Standards
• Implement Middlesbrough College’s Core Values through the Gold Standard of Teaching and Learning.
• Utilise diagnostic assessment tools to identify learning strengths and needs of every student, on a regular basis, for the purpose of intervention and/or acceleration toward academic achievement.
• Participate in Interval Verification requirements including the preparation for Awarding Body visits.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• A relevant Degree-level qualification
• A teaching qualification, or willingness to start one upon appointment
• Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards these
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills
• Understanding of issues related to learner disaffection
• A solid understanding of youth‑work approaches when working with young people
• Commitment to professional development and keeping your knowledge up to date

Desirable:

• Experience facilitating self‑directed learning in young people
• Evidence of sharing and disseminating good practice
• Willingness to work towards the College’s Advanced Practitioner Programme

Please see the person specification for full details.

Why Join Us?

• Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing; free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family
• Family-friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.
• Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
• Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days
• Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
• College benefit scheme – College Extras:

-Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants  -Discounted gift cards for big brands 
-Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice  -Cycle to Work scheme 
-Discounted onsite car parking.

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Fiona Kempton, Assoc. Dir of Quality & Operations (ACL) on FE.Kempton@mbro.ac.uk

Are you ready to make your mark?

If you’re looking to join a team that cares about their staff wellbeing, values their personal development and works with them to have a positive impact on student experience, come to Middlesbrough College!

About Middlesbrough College 

Middlesbrough College is a leading provider of education and training in the North East, offering A-levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, and degree-level qualifications. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to staff development, we’re proud to create opportunities for learners and colleagues alike, fostering an environment where everyone can grow, thrive, and make a real difference.

Our Vision, Mission and Values

Across our campus and community, Middlesbrough College is driven by a clear vision, mission, and values that not only shape what we do for students—but also make us a great place to work, grow, and thrive. Find out more here.

Safeguarding Our Students  

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

Right to work 

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Targeted Retention Scheme 

Eligible FE teachers in their first five years could receive a £2,000–£6,000 Targeted Retention Incentive for teaching key subjects ( construction, chemistry, computing/ICT, early years, engineering, maths, physics). Check full criteria and application window on GOV.UK.

Recruitment Process 

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

Equality & Diversity 

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.

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