Position: Tutor
Location: Sheffield
Company: The Education Network
Type: Part-time / Full-time
Salary: £25 to £35 per hour (PAYE)

About Us:
The Education Network is a leading provider of education services, committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young people. We specialize in supporting looked after children (LAC), providing them with tailored educational support to help them achieve their full potential. We are passionate about delivering high-quality education and are looking for dedicated Tutors to join our team.
Role Overview:
We are seeking compassionate and experienced Teachers or Tutors to work with looked after children (LAC) across Sheffield. As a Tutor with The Education Network, you will provide one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions to help children and young people who are in care. Your role will be to offer social and academic support, build confidence, develop social skills and help students overcome barriers to learning, ensuring they achieve their educational goals.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personalized tutoring in core subjects such as English, Maths, and Science, as well as other subjects as required.
• Assess students' learning needs and create tailored learning plans.
• Work closely with social workers, carers, and educational professionals to monitor progress and adapt teaching strategies.
• Foster a positive learning environment and build strong, trusting relationships with students.
• Prepare students for exams and help them develop study skills and strategies.
• Report on student progress and provide feedback.
• Support students' emotional well-being and personal development.

 
Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), PTTLS, or relevant tutoring experience with at least an MA or PHD in a similar role.
• Experience working with LAC or vulnerable young people is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine commitment to helping young people succeed.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).

 
 
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about education and want to make a real difference in the lives of looked after children, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV our SEN Department at: sen.westyorkshire@ednetwork.co.uk  or give us a call on 0113 733 9500 for an informal chat about our opportunities.
 
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team boasts extensive combined experience and an unrivalled reputation within the education sector. We take great pride in delivering consistently high service levels to both schools and candidates. Our approach is honest, efficient, and designed to offer a recruitment solution tailored to your needs. Additionally, we provide opportunities for further training and development to enhance your career.
You will work in a friendly, caring, and supportive environment where every child matters. Our highly committed and hardworking consultants will strive to find roles that suit your professional aspirations. We also offer excellent rates of pay and ongoing opportunities for professional growth.
The Education Network is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to our comprehensive vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices and maintain the highest standards of compliance.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and The Education Network operates as a recruitment agency for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact shortlisted candidates within three days.
 
Data Privacy and Processing
By applying for this role, you are agreeing for The Education Network to process and store your personal data, including your CV and application form, for the purposes of recruitment. The Education Network is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with GDPR. Your information will be kept securely and will not be shared with third parties without your consent. We will retain your data for up to 24 months unless you request us to delete it earlier. You have the right to request access to, amend, or delete your data at any time by contacting Neville Wood at The Education Network.
For more information, please review our privacy policy on The Education Networks website. 
 
 

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.