Tutor Foundation studies

Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Foundation Tutor to join our Berkshire College of Agriculture team starting in September 2026 on a permanent, full-time basis.

The position of Foundation Tutor at Berkshire College of Agriculture entails delivering high-quality teaching and assessment in specific subject areas, aimed at providing an excellent education and training experience while promoting active student learning.

This role offers a permanent full-time academic contract working 37 hours per week and pays on the Academic Pay Scale (T1 £ 31,133 – T11 £ 44,841 at time of writing).

• Effective delivery of teaching programmes
• Regular assessments of student progress and preparation of comprehensive progress reports
• Maintenance of accurate and timely student records, including attendance and examination results
• Upholding student morale and discipline in collaboration with College Management
• Keeping abreast of curriculum and syllabus developments relevant to teaching areas
• Working collaboratively within the team to devise, review, and enhance teaching and learning strategies
• Supporting and organising extracurricular activities vital for students’ career and personal development
• Contributing to outreach and liaison work within the community and external organisations
• Participating in the college’s appraisal and performance management processes
• Staying updated through professional development activities and establishing industry links
• Attending relevant college events such as parents' evenings
• Developing or enhancing existing courses and undertaking course coordination responsibilities as needed

• Relevant degree or Level 3 Vocational Qualification
• Teaching qualification, with willingness to work towards TAQA/A1 and V1 awards
• Experience in teaching across various levels, including SEND education
• Skills in embedding English and Maths into the curriculum
• Proficiency in IT applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to motivate students
• Strong administrative capabilities and flexible work approach
• Effective interpersonal skills to collaborate with a range of stakeholders
• Commitment to the college’s Diversity & Equality, risk management, health and safety, safeguarding, and data protection policies

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South-East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes‑Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture‑Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state‑of‑the‑art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.

• Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Free on-site parking at all sites
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies to support work life balance
• On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on 26th March 2026*

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis*

To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.

Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form, making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.

* Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.

Recruitment Agencies – We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advert should we receive a sufficient level of interest!