Sixth Form Tutor

Sixth Form Tutor (Support & Operations)

Location: SMMA Sixth Form Contract Type: Permanent. Term-time only plus 5 days

Salary: Scale 6 pt18 – 35hrs per week – Actual Salary £33,220.60

Reporting to: Head of Sixth Form

Apply by: 9am Friday, 10 July 2026

Applications should be sent via the TES platform or email your completed application form and supporting statement to recruitment@smmacademy.org

Support Staff application forms can be found here

About the Role

We are seeking an organised, proactive and student-centred Sixth Form Tutor to join our Sixth Form team. This is a varied and highly visible role that involves maintaining an effective study environment, coordinating assessment processes, supporting student wellbeing, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of Sixth Form provision.

Key Responsibilities

Student Study Supervision and Attendance

• Supervise timetabled independent study sessions for Sixth Form students.

• Maintain accurate punctuality and attendance records using school systems

• Manage and promote an effective, purposeful and respectful study environment, supporting students to develop positive independent study habits

Assessment and Academic Administration

• Coordinate the administration of assessments which take place outside of lesson time

• Ensure assessment sessions operate effectively and in accordance with school expectations

• Liaise with curriculum teams to support assessment logistics

Cover and Registration Support

• Support the administration of cover arrangements by taking registers for lessons where required

• Direct students appropriately during cover periods to maintain attendance accuracy and effective use of learning spaces

Student Support and Pastoral Care

• Provide day-to-day pastoral support for Sixth Form students

• Respond sensitively to students requiring emotional support and signpost to appropriate services where necessary

• Build positive relationships that promote student wellbeing, engagement and achievement

• Support students with university application processes, including guidance on personal statements and progression planning

Sixth Form Operations

• Support assemblies and wider Sixth Form events through attendance monitoring and operational coordination

• Manage routine administrative tasks including printing and resource distribution within agreed budgets

• Contribute to enrichment activities and wider Sixth Form opportunities

Person Specification

Essential

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills

• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Confidence using digital systems and maintaining accurate records

• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing

Desirable

• Hold a university degree

• Experience working with young people in an academic or support setting

• Understanding of post-16 education and university application processes

Personal Qualities

• Calm and professional under pressure

• Approachable and supportive

• Flexible and adaptable

• Strong attention to detail

• Positive role model for young people

St Mary Magdalene Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please also note that as part of the Academy’s safe recruitment procedure successful candidates will undergo the enhanced DBS check.

Pupils are very proud of their school. They describe it as a kind and welcoming place that promotes a keen sense of family, community and inclusion. Pupils and adults share a mutual respect.

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