Apprentice

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 staff to 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 to 2.30pm Fridays) Grade: A3 point 3-4 Salary: £25,614 - £26,016 FTE (£22,030 - £22,376 Actual) Start date: 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 role in promoting self-belief, social inclusion and a high self-esteem amongst our SEND 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. Candidates need to demonstrate

A commitment to:

o Working in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, prevent and our safeguarding and child protection policies) o Working with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of students, including sharing concerns where necessary o Promoting the safeguarding of all students in the school Why work at Pudsey Grammar School? Be part of a rapidly improving school Work for an organisation which has staff wellbeing as its core Embrace the opportunity to play a key part in the continuing transformation of the school Be part of a dynamic 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 enhanced DBS 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 a workforce 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 in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

Application Process

Should you wish to apply for this position, please see below: Please be aware that we do not accept Curriculum Vitaes . In support of your application, you may include a covering letter. This should be in addition to the completed application form. Application form and full job description can be found on the school website: www.pudseygrammar.co.uk vacancies - My New Term link 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