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We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and committed Study Skills tutor, providing one-to-one tuition to students with specific learning difficulties, or those that simply need some extra help. He or she can expect to join a school with a fine record of academic success, where students are co-operative and well-motivated.Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first.Birkenhead School, awarded the Sunday Times Independent Secondary School of the Year in the North West for 2025, was founded in 1860. It is an HMC independent day school providing education for boys and girls drawn from the whole of the Wirral, Liverpool and as far afield as Chester and North Wales. Situated in the leafy suburb of Oxton, the School enjoys excellent facilities. The main campus has a village green atmosphere, with classrooms and laboratories looking out over the cricket square. Recent capital developments have included a new landscaped playground and outdoor classroom area.The School comprises Nursery and Pre-Prep (Early Years), Prep and Seniors and integrates their objectives and activities within a One School ethos. Birkenhead School prides itself on being a family school and this has been greatly strengthened by the opening of the Nursery in 2006. A key feature of the School is its strength of community, which runs through the student, staff and parental bodies. The School is embedded within the wider Wirral community and has strong links with local businesses and charities.A dedicated, talented and collegiate staff body is required to achieve this excellence and sense of community. The Schools informal motto is Respect, Responsibility and Resilience, to which the School has recently added Inclusivity, Compassion, Integrity, Humility and Courage as defined School values. Birkenhead School recruits on attitude as much as the quality of an individuals qualifications on paper, an approach that has played a considerable role in the winning of the Sunday Times award in short, staff go above and beyond.We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and committed Study Skills tutor, providing one-to-one tuition to students with specific learning difficulties, or those that simply need some extra help. He or she can expect to join a school with a fine record of academic success, where students are co-operative and well-motivated. The post will also encompass some Teaching Assistant support for students.The candidate will be expected to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4 and, where necessary, in Sixth Form with both literacy and numeracy needs. We are looking to appoint a candidate who can provide support for EAL students, although welcome applications from all.ResponsibilitiesThe Study Skills Tutors role will be to:Support students with a range of SEND on a 1:1 basis in specific areas of their learning and curriculum from Year 7 - U6thAdvise students on appropriate approaches and strategies to facilitate effective study and learning, including planning, organisational and research skills, essay writing and examination preparation as appropriateEncourage students to develop independent learning and study skills, adjustingactivities and strategies according to the students learning stylesLiaise with SENDCo and Teaching staff on individual support needs, effectivesupport strategies, learning programmes and schemes of workMaintain accurate and timely student records, feeding back to SENDCo, class teachers and parentsProvide feedback to students in relation to their progress and achievementSupport with required provision in Education, Health and Care PlansContribute to the planning, development, implementation and evaluation ofintervention programmes and provide guidance to other team members as requiredThe Teaching Assistant element of the role will include supporting students with an Education, Health and Care Plan by implementing the required provision for in class support and 1:1 intervention.The ideal candidate will:Have a secure knowledge and understanding of the KS3 and KS4 curriculum areas including current developments in teaching and learningExcellent numeracy/literacy/ICT skills.Experience of planning, delivering and reviewing 1-1 and small group social skills interventions.An understanding of effective behaviour management strategies desirable, with a confidence in promoting positive behaviour in children with Autism and co-occurring mental health difficulties.Knowledge of SEND, Code of Practice and Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures.Be an excellent classroom practitioner with evidence of good teaching skills, leading to consistently high standards of achievementBe enthusiastic, confident and diligent.Develop and maintain good relationships with students and colleaguesInspire staff and students through action.The full list of responsibilities can be found on the Information for Candidates, available on the school website under Employment Opportunities. HoursThis is a term-time post. Due to the varying number of students requiring support, the School would be looking for someone to be flexible in their commitment where necessary. The role is currently advertised within a range of 0.6 1.0 FTE for Study Skills with the potential to add Teaching Assistant responsibilities. The successful candidate will be required to work as necessary to carry out the duties of the role.Other BenefitsWe will value and support your contribution to School life and in return provide you with excellent rewards;Working with fantastic young studentsWorking as part of a committed teamTerm time is 34 weeksDiscount on School Fees for permanent members of staffFree use of the fully equipped on-site gymAccess to the Employee Assistance ProgrammeSupport for your continuous professional developmentLunch provided during term timeElectric Car charging points on siteA letter of application indicating skills and experience, together with a completed application form, including the names and email addresses of at least two referees, should be sent for the attention of the Headmaster.Candidates are welcome to contact the Senior SENDCo, Mrs Jennifer Williams with any questions relating to the role. To meet our safeguarding obligations, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is undertaken as part of the recruitment process for all new staff. As Birkenhead School is an educational provider, it is permitted to ask whether an applicant has any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings which would not be filtered in line with current guidance, as defined by The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). It is a criminal offence for an individual who is barred from working with children to apply for a role which is classed as regulated activity.The closing date for applications: 9.00am on Monday 30 th June 2025TPBN1_UKTJ