Are you seeking a leadership trajectory that prioritises professional well being and authentic human connection over administrative red tape?
Do you crave the rare autonomy to architect a bespoke, research-led curriculum entirely free from the constraints of Ofsted and the exhaustion of home planning?
Are you prepared to lead a specialist team within a tranquil rural setting where the natural landscape serves as your primary learning environment?
If you are a dedicated professional ready to reclaim the art of teaching within this pivotal role, we invite you to begin a conversation with us.
Position: Lead Tutor
Location: Cambridge
Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent position
Start Date: ASAP
Qualification: SEN experience
Randstad Education is hiring an Autism Lead Tutor for a pioneering 16-25 provision. Based in a meticulously converted barn, this role offers a tranquil, therapeutic landscape where open fields replace corridors and the natural world drives student growth.
This is a full time permanent position and you will be required to support five days a week Monday - Friday inline with school hours.
You can easily apply by simply emailing me your CV now to durgakumari.v@randstad.co.uk and I will get back to you soon!
Responsibilities:
... - Design and lead a bespoke, learner-led curriculum centered on the "Pathways to Adulthood."
- Direct and mentor a small team of 1:1 support staff to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
- Create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences utilising the rural setting and wildlife.
- Manage all assessments and documentation during your dedicated weekly "admin day."
- Partner with the Mental Health Support Worker to integrate emotional well being into daily learning.
Preferred Skills:
- Deep understanding of sensory processing, communication barriers, and complex needs.
- Ability to translate long-term goals into engaging, individualised daily projects.
- Proven experience delegating to and motivating support staff.
- Skilled in non-traditional, therapeutic teaching methods without the constraints of Ofsted.
- A full, clean driving licence and access to a car.
Personal Attributes:
- A steady presence capable of managing complex behaviours with patience and empathy.
- Driven by the freedom to teach outside of a traditional classroom box.
- Passionate about empowering young adults to achieve dignity and life skills.
- Enthusiastic about working in a rural, animal-friendly environment.
Please note that this role is unable to offer any Sponsorship at this time.
All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility vetting including a DBS check and providing satisfactory references. A DBS on the update service would be a distinct advantage due to the urgent nature of some of these roles.
If you have recent and relevant experience for this position and are immediately available for work then please email me your CV now to durgakumari.v@randstad.co.uk and I will be in touch with you!!
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
