Job Title: Foundation Tutor
Location: Watford, Herts
Contract: Fixed Term – Maternity Cover, starting November 2026
Salary: £28,000–£32,000 per annum
The Role:
Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Foundation Tutor to join their Post-16 education centre.
The Foundation Tutor will support 16–19-year-old learners who may face barriers to education, including those with special educational needs and those returning to education or preparing for their next steps.
You will teach foundation-level subjects including careers, personal and social development, life skills and progression, helping learners build confidence, skills and knowledge.
About you:
We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and can act as a positive role model.
Essential:
* PTLLS, DTLLS, Cert Ed or PGCE, or willingness to work towards a teaching qualification
* Experience teaching learners with different abilities or learning needs
* GCSE or equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above
* Experience supporting learners with learning differences
* Confident teaching and presentation skills
* Knowledge of EHCPs
Desirable:
* SEN qualifications
* Assessor qualification
If you do not currently hold a teaching or assessing qualification, our client can support you in gaining the appropriate qualification.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet individual learner needs.
* Teach personal, social development, life skills, careers and progression.
* Differentiate resources and activities in line with EHCPs and learner needs.
* Monitor, assess and record learner progress.
* Provide pastoral support and conduct progress reviews.
* Manage behaviour in line with our client's policies.
* Support inclusion, safeguarding and equal opportunities.
* Organise educational trips, events and activities.
* Work effectively with learning support assistants and external speakers.
* Attend team meetings, CPD and Ofsted inspections as required.
* Reflect on and continually improve teaching practice.
Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds
