Alternative Provision Tutor

We are an Alternative Provision offering an individualized educational package for Primary and Secondary aged young people; having complex needs and disengaged from mainstream education.

Due to the launch of an additional site in 2026, offering a wider subject range to our young people, we are looking to recruit experienced/qualified staff to deliver:

• Health and Fitness
• Health and Social Care
• Hair and Beauty
• Motor Mechanics
• Design Technology/Carpentry
• Forest School/Bushcraft

Prime8 are looking for candidates who support growth mindset, in keeping with our ethos. Based at our Forest School and new vocational hub near Retford.

The position is flexible due to the nature of the work, and interested candidates will be considered for full time, part time or ad hoc cover work. There will be exciting opportunities to take ownership of aspects of what Prime8 currently offers and to bring new skills.

We are looking for people who have worked in a similar setting and have something new to offer, or people who have experience with transferable skills suitable for the role. Hours are term time only but employees are remunerated throughout the school holidays. Pay range indicated is flexible according to experience and teacher status.

Prime8 are a friendly and supportive team offering a rewarding place to work where every member of staff participates in enabling the students to learn and thrive. We always place young people at the centre of all our decisions and have a relentless focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for every young person. There are also future opportunities for the right candidate, to develop into a management role.

Responsibilities

You will be required to:

• Provide a calming and nurturing support for our vulnerable young people
• Be resilient, not easily offended and be able to de‑escalate sometimes challenging situations
• Lead 1:1 and small group sessions
• Show an interest in the young people that you are working with in order that you can build mutually respectful relationships

Desirable skills and attributes

• Ability to relate well to young people with additional needs and experience of working with SEN children/adults would be advantageous
• Maths and English at 'O' Level/GCSE (or equivalent) as a minimum
• Sense of humour
• Remain calm under pressure
• Able to maintain and develop effective communication with parents or carers
• Able to problem solve and think creatively, especially with regards to complex behaviours
• Hold a valid driving licence
• Computer literate

The successful applicants will require an enhanced DBS and references will be taken up before interview.

Job Types

Full-time, Part-time available.