Learning Tutor Vacancy 

Pickwick Academy Trust would like to recruit a fixed-term, full time Learning Tutor based at Corsham Primary School (both sites).

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (between 8.15am and 16.00pm) – Monday finish time 16.45pm

(39 weeks per year, term time only, including TD days)

Required to start: as soon as possible

 End of Contract: 4^th April 2025 (but with the possibility of extension dependent on staffing changes)

Salary: Grade F9, £26,409 pro rata, per annum (actual salary £22,715 per annum).

Corsham Primary School is located in the picturesque Wiltshire market town of Corsham, near Bath, and is arranged over two sites located at either side of the town.  Pound Pill site offers 14 classes and the Broadwood site houses 11 classes, both supporting children from Reception to Year 6.  At Corsham Primary, we believe that all children matter and have the right to the very best, in order to fulfil their potential.  Our happy Corsham Primary family prides itself on having high expectations for learning and behaviour, enabling everyone to enjoy learning and succeed. Our school values of ‘Caring, Positive and Stimulating’, underpin our ethos, alongside a broad and balanced enquiry-led curriculum which challenges children to be curious.   Corsham Primary was one of the original founding schools to create Pickwick Multi Academy Trust in August 2017 and strongly believes in a collaborative approach to learning that encourages the sharing of best practice to enhance the education and outcomes of all the children in our Trust.

‘Corsham Primary School would like to recruit an enthusiastic learning tutor with vision and creativity, who enjoys working within a dynamic and committed staff.  We believe that children only get one chance to experience childhood, and that they have an absolute right to the highest quality of education.’

The tasks and responsibilities will include:

·        Covering classes across both sites for PPA release time, staff sickness absence and CPD

·        To communicate with teachers with regard to planning and preparation ahead of covering each class and providing feedback for lessons taught.

·        Keep accurate registers of attendance when covering classes.

·        To participate in meetings which relate to the curriculum, administration, organisation and pastoral arrangements of the school (where appropriate)

What we offer: 

·        A happy school community, underpinned by a caring and supportive staff team

·        Engaging children, eager to learn and thrive

·        Excellent training and development opportunities, as part of Pickwick Academy Trust

·        A wide range of staff benefits (please refer to the attached Applicant Information pack)

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information.

Interested candidates are required to apply by 12.00noon on Monday 6^th January 2025

Interview date: TBC

Please do not apply via the Indeed website and please note that we cannot accept CVs.

 Contact details: 

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Mrs Lindsay (Headteacher) at  HeadPP@corsham-pri.wilts.sch.uk. We would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged so you can get a flavour of our fabulous school!  Please contact Mrs Lucy Organ  (Admin Officer) at LOrgan@corsham-pri.wilts.sch.uk , if you would like to arrange a visit.

For any assistance regarding the My New Term system and the application process, please reach out to Sylwia Hulbert (HR Recruitment Officer) at SHulbert@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk , who will be happy to help with your queries.

If you do not find a suitable job on our website at this moment, we encourage you to sign up for our Talent Pool. By joining, you'll stay connected with our Trust and be considered for future opportunities across our 15 schools as soon as they arise. It's a great way to ensure you're on our radar for roles that match your skills and interests! Please click the following link https://mynewterm.com/candidate-login/  to join in.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. Successful candidates will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check if working in regulated activity.

At Pickwick Academy Trust we are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we require anyone joining our school to actively contribute to this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 

Pickwick Academy Trust is a friendly and inclusive community and is committed to equality of opportunity for all.  Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against or is disadvantaged by policies, procedures, conditions or requirements. We have a caring and supportive environment where wellbeing is a key priority – flexible working requests will be considered.