CLASSS: Supporting local children
Community Leeds After School Study Support

Email us: contact@classs.org.uk

Technorth Family Learning Centre, 9 Harrogate Road, Leeds LS7 3NB

CLASSS is a registered charity that has been offering extra study support for children in local communities since 2008. We are a vibrant, diverse organisation, committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where children can build confidence through high quality tutoring in English and Maths. Our weekly classes are run by a team of paid tutors and dedicated volunteers at Technorth in Chapel Allerton.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Key Stage 2 tutor to join our organisation. This paid role will support our Y3/4 and Y5/6 classes through planning and preparing lessons and resources; leading teaching in the designated class and supporting volunteers to deliver teaching to groups of children. Lessons run for 1.5 hours, giving you an hour each week to plan your session and prepare resources.

This role would suit candidates who have QTS and experience of working with KS2 children. Candidates should have experience of working effectively as part of a team and supporting and deploying other adults. Most importantly, we welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about all children achieving their potential.

For more information about this role and to arrange an informal discussion, please contact us at: recruitment@classs.org.uk

To apply, please download and complete these two documents and email them to recruitment@classs.org.uk.

The closing date for applications will be Monday 11th November at 5pm.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 6 February 2024 at 5pm.

Please note that CLASSS is committed to the safeguarding of our students and that appointment to this position is subject to Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks.

Job Description

Role Title: KS2 Tutor (QTS)

Salary: £25 per hour

Working hours: Casual, 3 hours per week (Thursday evenings 5.30pm - 7.30pm + preparation).

Working weeks: Up to 40 per year (term-time only + training days)

Responsible for: Classroom Volunteers, assigned each week.

Reporting to: Board of Trustees

Main purposes of role :

To plan, prepare and resource weekly Maths and English lessons for KS2 children based on the National Curriculum.
To deliver teaching and oversee volunteer led teaching and learning across KS2.
To work collaboratively with classroom volunteers to create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
To support the managing coordinator and volunteer coordinator in achieving the organisation’s development objectives.

Key tasks :

To plan and prepare lessons and resources that cater for the needs of the KS2 children attending CLASSS.
To oversee the teaching and learning across the two KS2 classes in line with the National Curriculum.
To teach maths and English to children in the designated classes. ● To support volunteer class leads to teach children in small groups. ● To support and encourage classroom volunteers across KS2.
To regularly assess the progress of children in the KS2 classes, whether through marking or other forms of assessment.
To manage behaviour and work alongside volunteers to create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
To work with the Managing Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator regarding the most effective allocation of volunteer tutors.
Contribute to volunteers ongoing development programme e.g .through leading training sessions as required.
To be aware of, and follow, CLASSS policies and procedures, including our Health and Safety, and Safeguarding policies.
To support the ongoing development of CLASSS in fulfilling its aims, feeding into programme development through informal and more formal opportunities.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the position may vary under the direction of the Trustees. Any changes will be communicated with reasonable notice.

Requirements :

All requirements are essential unless labelled as desirable

Qualified Teacher Status
Strong knowledge of the KS2 Maths and English National Curriculum (desirable)
Experience of successfully teaching Maths and English at KS2 level (desirable)
Experience of adapting learning to meet the needs of pupils with SEND
Experience of developing schemes of work; ● Ability to build positive relationships with pupils to support pupil motivation and confidence; ● Good understanding of positive behaviour management
Experience of working in an education or other regulated environment (desirable)
Experience of working alongside other adults in the classroom (desirable)
Experience of providing development training to staff and/or volunteers
Experience of working with charities/volunteering/social action