Academic Support Tutor - Apprentice Grammar School

About this Role

Pudsey Grammar School

Pudsey Grammar School is a thriving secondary school and sixth form educating students aged 11-18. Established in 1905, our school boasts a long and proud history combined with a modern, state-of-the-art building designed to inspire learning and achievement. We are heavily oversubscribed with 1,350 students in the main school and 250 in the sixth form.

Rated Good
by Ofsted in 2024, we were proudly selected as a National Behaviour Hub School in 2022. As part of the Leeds Teaching Hubs, we offer outstanding opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD), enabling our staffto grow and thrive in their careers. At Pudsey Grammar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and dynamic environment where both students and staff succeed.

Job Title:
Apprenticeship
- Academic Support Tutor
- Fixed term (18 months)

Hours and working pattern: 37 hpw, plus 5 training days 8.00am-4.15pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to2.30pm Fridays

Grade: A3 point 3-4

Salary: £25,614 - £26,016

FTE (£22,030 - £22,376 Actual)

Startdate: ASAP

This an exciting opportunity for you to start your career as an Academic Support Tutor, gaining experience in a forward-thinking and exciting organisation, supporting our students with a range of learning needs to achieve their goals and targets whilst working towards your level 3

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification. The successful candidate will play a key rolein promoting self-belief, social inclusion and a high self-esteem amongst ourSEND students, which is an integral part to their well-being. You will need to be a highly motivated team player and have the ability to relate well to young people and build positive relationships.

• A commitment to:
  • Working in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, prevent and our safeguarding and child protection policies)
  • Working with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of students, including sharing concerns where necessary
  • Promoting the safeguardingof all students in theschool

• Be part of a rapidly improving school
• Work for an organisation which has staff wellbeingas its core
• Embrace the opportunity to play a key part in the continuing transformation of the school
• Be part of adynamic and enthusiastic team of staff who are ensuring our students are successful in every way
• Work alongside hub-schools in the Yorkshire and Humber region and University College London, with access to high quality Teaching and Learning training, networking events, CPD
• Belong to a supportive organisation which prides itself on high standards for staff and students
• Work in an award-winning state of art building

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhancedDBS disclosure.

If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.

We promote diversity and want aworkforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK- either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work inthe UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

Closing date for applications:
Monday 5th October 2026 at 8.00am

Successful candidates will be contacted directly with details of the interview.

Interview date: TBC