EYITT Tutor

About us

We’re a friendly, DfE accredited, Ofsted outstanding training company providing apprenticeships, professional development and the DfE’s ‘Golden Thread’ (trainee teachers to school Executive Leaders). We are adaptable, collaborative, and genuinely value the work we do to support the education sector, as much as our trainees do.

Our people are at the heart of our business and our passion and commitment to education is what drives us. As a result, we have seen incredible growth over the last few years both nationally and internationally.

We aim to be an employer where everyone can be themselves, do their best in an inclusive working environment and where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.

Best Practice Network (BPN) is a national provider of Initial Teacher Training (ITT), delivering programmes across Primary, Secondary, SEND and EYITT routes. Our vision is for every child to access an excellent education regardless of background, and our values are to Strive for Excellence, Inspire Learning, Work as a Team and Act with Integrity.

The Tutor role is responsible for providing high-quality training delivery, academic guidance and pastoral support to student teachers. Tutors work directly with student teachers and mentors, ensuring consistent triad processes, accurate assessment, and a strong student teacher experience.

To deliver high-quality curriculum sessions, support student teacher progress, facilitate effective mentoring and triad processes, and contribute to robust assessment and quality assurance.
Tutors hold direct responsibility for a caseload of student teachers, ensuring they receive consistent, accurate and supportive guidance.

• 1) Training Delivery
  Deliver centre-based and school-based training sessions aligned to curriculum intent.
  Facilitate interactive, evidence-informed sessions to support student teacher development.
  Ensure consistency with programme materials and subject/phase guidance.
• 2) Student teacher Support
  Hold a caseload of student teachers (up to 20) and provide ongoing academic and pastoral support.
  Conduct regular progress reviews and maintain accurate records.
  Support student teachers and their mentors to understand assessment expectations, curriculum requirements and professional responsibilities.
  Act as a key point of contact for mentors, offering guidance and support where needed and encouraging engagement in mentor training.
  Identify early signs of concern relating to student teachers or mentoring arrangements and escape appropriately to the Lead Mentor (and Programme Lead where required).
  Facilitate effective triad meetings between student teacher, mentor and tutor.
  Carry out lesson observations and provide high-quality developmental feedback.
  Support schools/mentors with clarity on expectations, documentation and assessment processes.
  Contribute to ensuring a positive, compliant and supportive placement experience.
• 4) Assessment & Quality Assurance
  Complete formative assessment accurately and on time.
  Track student teacher progress and ensure assessment decisions align with programme criteria.
  Participate in QA processes, including moderation and data review.
  Contribute to consistency across routes by ensuring high-quality feedback and documentation.
• 5) Data & Systems Use
  Maintain accurate Mosaic records for all student teachers.
  Record progress, attendance, observations and triad outcomes efficiently and reliably.
  Ensure all required documentation meets compliance expectations.
• 6) Communication & Professional Conduct
  Maintain regular communication with Lead Tutors and Programme Leads.
  Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and flag concerns promptly.
  Build constructive relationships with mentors, schools and MATs.
  Act as a professional ambassador for the programme and BPN values.
• 7) Recruitment & Applicant Engagement
  Participate in interviewing prospective applicants for ITT programmes to support high-quality recruitment.
  Contribute professional insight during selection processes to ensure candidates demonstrate…