Behaviour Improvement Tutor

Cheney School is a popular, high-performing school located in the heart of Oxford serving a diverse community of students who are eager to learn and be challenged. You can read about our recent Ofsted inspection here: Ofsted Visit

The school is part of the Community Schools Alliance Trust - a small MAT with one secondary school, one primary school and another due to open in September 2020. The Trust’s common vision is to improve every learner’s life chances.

We are committed to continuous professional development and have wide-ranging training and development opportunities. We are also mindful of the competing demands people face in their lives and are happy to consider part-time applications. If you are not familiar with Oxfordshire, we would recommend that you take a look at: Living in Oxfordshire – Information for Teachers 

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Behaviour Improvement Tutor to join a thriving and well-resourced Behaviour Improvement Team. The role will involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities to targeted individuals/small groups. There will also be the monitoring of pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on students’ achievement. Take out- There may be some responsibility for the management of teaching assistants. 

This is a valuable opportunity for an individual who:

• Has experience of working with and supporting young people with a high level of physical, emotional and learning needs;

• Has an ability to work flexibly and independently; 

• Has a desire to promote high expectations and aspirations for young people;

• Enjoys teaching and helping young people to overcome barriers to learning in order to raise attainment and achievement. 

Visits to the school prior to interview are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or if you would like more information about the role please contact Tina Conway, Head of the Behaviour Improvement Team, at: TC@cheney.oxon.sch.uk or on 01865 755218

We can offer you:

• Salary – Grade 8: £24,313– £26,999 per annum (actual salary payable will be: £20,572.07– £22,844.79 pro rata)

• 37 hours a week, term-time only plus one training day

The position comes with membership of a comprehensive Healthcare Benefits Plan.

How to Apply:

Please download an application pack from below and email it to: vacancies@cheney.oxon.sch.uk

Cheney School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post, along with pre-employment safeguarding checks.

Closing date: Tuesday, 2 July, at 8:00 a.m.

Interview: Thursday, 4 July