Curriculum Leader – Science

About Tute

What Tute does is simple: our team of qualified, experienced teachers deliver live online lessons to fill gaps in the education of children and young people. Those gaps have never been wider and Tute’s purpose never more fitting.

We support local authorities, schools, and non-mainstream settings to meet their statutory obligations by packaging our lessons into different curriculums that provide flexibility, suit different priorities, and work for varying budgets.

Last year, we successfully delivered nearly 50,000 lessons to over 4,700 students across 253 settings. As we embark on an ambitious journey towards 40% growth this year, our top priority remains maintaining the exceptional quality of our service while keeping the student at the core of everything we do. To achieve this, we are excited to welcome more talented people into our incredible team.

Currently, our team consists of around 154 members, with 80 employed and the rest engaged as contractors (an integral part of our team). To meet the surging demand for our service and to realise our growth objectives, we anticipate expanding our team to approximately 180 members this year, with 101 of those being employed.

It's an exciting time to join Tute. We're an ethical and supportive company committed to our team. We value everyone's voice, foster collaboration, and share a common vision: to create a world where online learning enables any child, anywhere, to achieve their full potential.

Please do read on to see how this role fits into our wider plans and how you could be making a difference to young people’s lives.

Role purpose

Tute's curriculum leader (CL) role presents an extraordinary opportunity to steer a forward-thinking science curriculum and lead a dedicated team of teachers in an ambitious company driven by a commitment to improving outcomes. As Tute navigates significant growth, we seek an individual who can blend strategic curriculum management with the inspirational leadership of our science department, shaping exceptional educational experiences. This role is about going beyond the usual - it's about creating unique curriculum strategies and fostering a team that brings them to life.

The ideal CL is more than an experienced science teacher; they serve as a source of inspiration for students and a mentor for the team. With a proven track record of motivating, guiding, and elevating those around them, they understand the profound impact of education. By setting clear, achievable goals, addressing challenges head-on, and fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation, they will ensure our curriculum not only meets but exceeds the expectations of our partners and their students.

Acknowledging the challenges faced by many of our students in accessing mainstream education, we are committed to removing these barriers. Our diverse range of curriculum options is designed to address various needs, budgets, and priorities, ensuring no student is at a disadvantage. The CL is tasked with overseeing these curriculums, employing a visionary approach to ensure each one is developed with clear intent, implemented effectively, and achieves measurable impacts. This commitment is central to our mission, strategy and decision-making, ensuring that all students, regardless of their circumstances, have the opportunity to thrive within a high-quality, rich, and inclusive science curriculum.

Collaboration is the essence of Tute’s approach to success. The CL will join us in placing students at the heart of everything we do, working closely with other business functions to continuously elevate teaching standards. This involves not just strategic oversight but a hands-on approach in nurturing talent, providing constructive feedback, and facilitating professional growth across the board. Establishing a framework for professional development to power our teachers with continuous growth will be a key part of the role. This role transcends traditional performance management; it's about instilling a culture of accountability, fostering personal development, and celebrating collective success.

In this collaboration, you will work closely with the assistant head responsible for curriculum, who will offer outstanding leadership and support. Together, you will set clear expectations and drive towards results, maintaining a balance between high standards and a supportive, empowering culture. Clear communication and a commitment to transparency underpins our effective leadership. At this exciting phase, Tute will see the CL for science join alongside another four new CLs who will all champion open dialogue within their team and beyond, encouraging feedback and cross-functional collaboration to align with Tute’s overarching business development plan.

Choosing to join Tute as a CL is a decision to impact the future of education. Here, we're driven by a shared passion for making a difference, valuing innovation, and embracing the challenges that lead to extraordinary achievements. We offer a journey filled with support, growth, and the satisfaction that comes from doing work that truly matters. If you're ready to be part of something transformative, we welcome you to bring your talent, your ambition, and your vision to Tute.