Pathway Tutor - Straight to Teaching & Assessment Only

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 and Assessors 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.

About the services required

We are looking to engage the services of  Pathway Tutors and Assessors to support our Straight to Teaching and Assessment Only learners in the following areas of the UK: Hampshire, Kent, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Shropshire, and Sussex. We will engage with Pathway Tutors within the geographical area advertised.

Pathway Tutors and Assessors 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 and Assessors 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 identifying teaching strengths and areas for development. Pathway Tutors will also assess 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 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 in observing teaching and learning and providing expert verbal and written feedback to develop practice;
• 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 and Assessor role will be provided including completing a shadow visit and draft report. 

Pathway Tutors and Assessors will be allocated Straight to Teaching and Assessment Only learners when available in their geographical area. Once engaged, there may be opportunities to provide services face-to-face and remotely on other Tes Institute programmes too.

The deadline for applications is Friday 21st February 2025.

*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-agree 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.