Pudsey Grammar School

Pudsey Grammar School is a thriving secondary school and sixth form educating students aged 11-18. Established in 1905, our school boasts a long and proud history combined with a modern, state-of-the-art building designed to inspire learning and achievement. We are heavily oversubscribed with 1,350 students in the main school and 250 in the sixth form.

Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024, we were proudly selected as a National Behaviour Hub School in 2022. As part of the Leeds Teaching Hubs, we offer outstanding opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD), enabling our staff to grow and thrive in their careers. At Pudsey Grammar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and dynamic environment where both students and staff succeed.

Details of advert

Job Title:  Academic Support Tutor (Medical Needs)

Hours and working pattern:  32.5 hpw, plus 5 days

Monday to Thursday 8.00am – 3.15pm, Friday 8.00am – 2.15pm

Grade:  C1, 12 - 17

Salary:  £28,598 - £ 31,022 FTE (£21,606 - £23,437 Actual)

Start date:  As soon as possible

We are looking to appoint an exceptional individual to join our SEND team.

To support students with an array of challenging learning needs and behaviours as well as complex medical needs, to remove their barriers to learning through a flexible and adaptable approach, with a willingness to undergo training to develop key skills and knowledge to advance the support that school can offer SEND students.

  Who are we looking for, someone with:

·         Passion to support students learning

·         Calm, patient, and empathetic approach

·         Support students with medical, physical, or complex needs

·         Support independence, confidence and wellbeing

·         Support the learner to access learning activities and resources

Applicants will need to demonstrate:

·         Excellent attention to detail, effective analytical skills and strong inter-personal and communication skills are essential, together with the ability to work as part of a successful team. 

·         Applicants should have appropriate qualifications and/or relevant experience in working with young people.

·         A commitment to:

o   Working in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, prevent and our safeguarding and child protection policies)

o   Working with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of students, including sharing concerns where necessary

o   Promoting the safeguarding of all students in the school

Why work at Pudsey Grammar School?

·         Be part of a rapidly improving school

·         Work for an organisation which has staff wellbeing as its core

·         Embrace the opportunity to play a key part in the continuing transformation of the school

·         Be part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team of staff who are ensuring our students are successful in every way

·         Work alongside hub-schools in the Yorkshire and Humber region and University College London, with access to high quality Teaching and Learning training, networking events, CPD

·         Belong to a supportive organisation which prides itself on high standards for staff and students

·         Work in an award-winning state of art building

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.  If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available on-line.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

Application Process

Should you wish to apply for this position, please see below:

·         Please be aware that we do not accept Curriculum Vitaes. 

·         In support of your application, you may include a cover letter.  This should be in addition to the completed application form.

·         Application form and full job description can be found on the school website: www.pudseygrammar.co.uk  vacancies – My New Term link

Closing date for applications:  Monday 2^nd March 2026 at 8.00am

Successful candidates will be contacted direct with details of the interview.

Interview date:  TBC