Sixth Form - Form Tutor

Salary:
Support Staff Pay Scale H: £18,534 to £19,572 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£34,434 - £36,363 full time/full year equivalent)

Part Time: 22 hours per week over 3 days (Working days can be discussed ase indicate your available days in the application.)

Working Weeks: 40 weeks

Start Date:
September 2026

Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form is looking for a Form Tutor to provide academic support and guidance to our pupils, working to maximise pupil aspirations, remove barriers to learning and improve pupil achievement.

Through regular form time delivery, 1:1 mentoring sessions, liaison with parents and other college staff, our Form Tutor will help pupils achieve their potential. A key aspect of the post will involve encouraging pupils to develop a strong work ethic and supporting students towards their future pathways.

This is an exciting, challenging role for someone looking to work in a fast-paced and progressive environment. You will have excellent communication skills and be flexible to adapt to your workload.

• Provide academic and pastoral support and careers guidance to our students, working to maximise student aspirations, remove barriers to learning and improve student achievement.
• Analyse and identify barriers to attendance and attainment and put effective measures in place to support improvement.
• Support students through the careers programme to identify a post sixth form pathway and assist their application process including reference writing.
• Lead on the organisation of raising achievement related tasks, events and activities such as intervention schedules, personalised timetables and mentoring sessions.

The successful candidate must have a commitment to changing lives and outcomes for young people. You will be highly empathetic and organised, actively promoting emotional resilience, goal-setting, and study skills to bridge the gap between educational achievement and personal well‑being. You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, professional academic guidance, and pastoral dedication.

• Degree level or equivalent.
• Ability to deliver high quality, academic mentoring that fully meets the needs of our pupils.
• Ability to work with pupils to analyse data to set challenging targets for improvement and plan actions.
• Ability to make decisions, identify and solve problems based on thorough analysis and sound judgement.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication and presentation skills.

• Successful experience as a learning or academic mentor is desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience working with young people in a school setting or similar is desirable.

At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward‑thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you’ll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be.

• Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions.
• Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim‑back options for healthcare costs *.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology) *.
• Free parking at most sites.
• Personalised CPD and development programmes.
• A structured and specific induction programme.

* Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.

Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.