Pathway Tutor - L6 PGTA

Tes Institute is a leading provider of online and in-school teacher training and development courses. We have a wealth of experience in the education sector, and Tes engages the services of third-party Pathway Tutors who contribute to our success. In July 2022, we received an overall Ofsted grade of ‘Good’ for our high-quality curriculum, collaborative work across partnerships and pathway tutoring. We have been reaccredited to deliver initial teacher training in the UK and overseas from September 2024. Our apprenticeship offer also received a strong Ofsted outcome, and we were judged EFSA compliant in the autumn of 2024.

About the services required

We are looking to engage the services of Pathway Tutors to support our L6 apprentices in the following areas of the UK: Folkestone, Dungeness, Hastings, Eastbourne, Worthing and Bognor Regis. Please note: We will only engage with Pathway Tutors who apply within the geographical areas advertised.

Pathway Tutors contribute to the success of our programmes through the professional support they provide learners, their mentors and school leaders. 

As part of the services they provide, Pathway Tutors will be required to conduct assessment visits, observe teaching and meet with the student and school-appointed mentor. They will write reports following school visits that include lesson observations and identifying progress against the apprenticeship standards. Pathway Tutors will also monitor online uploads and quality-assure the mentoring provided by schools in collaboration with the team at Tes Institute. 

Skills and experience

Tes will only engage the services of individuals who can demonstrate :

• Experience working in a senior leadership position within a school setting;
• Experience in observing teaching and learning, and providing expert verbal and written feedback to develop practice;
• Experience working with trainee teachers and/or ECTs, including providing advice and support to enable them to meet the Teachers’ Standards by the end of the academic year;
• Experience working professionally with school staff at all levels, from headteacher to trainee teacher, to quality assure the course implementation and support school colleagues;
• A Bachelors Degree;
• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Full training on the Pathway Tutor role will be provided, including completing a shadow visit and draft report. 

Pathway Tutors will be allocated L6 apprentices, when available, in their geographical area. N.B. For Pathway Tutors of L6 apprentices, there is a commitment to support them for the full duration of their programme. Once engaged, there may be opportunities to provide services face-to-face and remotely on other Tes Institute programmes too.

N.B. Enrolment as a Tes Institute consultant Pathway Tutor/Assessor does not guarantee learner allocations. This is dependent on fluctuating programme applications/cohort start dates/geographical location, and the ages/phases and subjects learners apply for. Whilst we try to provide allocations for all enrolled consultants over each academic year, this cannot be guaranteed, but we will always keep consultants informed of allocation outcomes. 

Please note this advert will remain live until the role is filled or sufficient applications are received, whichever is sooner.

*Please note – Pathway Tutors are not employees of Tes, they are engaged by Tes on a self-employed basis. Pathway Tutors are paid at pre-agreed rates as suppliers and are responsible for their own insurance. They must provide invoices to Tes for their services and are responsible for their own tax affairs thereon. Rates for visits as part of the service are competitive. Mileage will also be paid in certain circumstances on submission of an invoice. Please note that Pathway Tutors and Assessors are responsible for ensuring they have adequate insurance to use their private car for these purposes.