Tutor
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Wigan, WN7 1DE |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75787104 |
Summary
CAREERS AND PREPARING FOR ADULTHOOD TUTOR
Elysium Training, Leigh
Specialist Provider of Alternative Education
About Us
Elysium Training provides alternative provision for young people with significant barriers to learning, all of whom have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). We specialise in supporting learners with SEND, primarily those with SEMH needs, offering KS4 intervention and a Post-16 curriculum.
Our programmes combine construction-based vocational pathways with Preparing for Adulthood and employability skills, delivered through a trauma-informed, relational approach.
Our mission Changing Lives, Building Futures, Striving for Success is underpinned by our values:
Self-Worth | Unity | Creativity | Commitment | Empathy | Safety | Stability
These values shape our culture, relationships and daily practice.
About the Role
We are seeking to appoint a Careers and Preparing for Adulthood Tutor to join our specialist Post-16 team.
The successful candidate will:
- Deliver a structured Preparing for Adulthood and Careers curriculum aligned to learners’ EHCP outcomes
- Support learners with SEND and EHCPs to achieve positive adult outcomes
- Promote employability, independence and progression pathways into employment, apprenticeships, further education or supported routes
- Work collaboratively within a trauma-informed, relational framework
Full details are provided in the accompanying Job Description and Person Specification.
Who We Are Looking For
We welcome applications from individuals who are:
- Experienced in delivering Careers Education, Personal Development or Preparing for Adulthood provision
- Confident working with learners with SEND, including SEMH needs
- Knowledgeable about EHCP processes and outcome-focused practice
- Committed to inclusive, relational approaches
- Calm, resilient and solution-focused
- Motivated to support learners to achieve meaningful adult outcomes
Experience within alternative provision, specialist SEND or FE settings is desirable but not essential.
Safeguarding and Professional Conduct
All staff at Elysium play a vital role in creating a safe, stable and supportive environment.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding practice in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025), Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023), the Care Act (2014) and local WSCP / WSAB procedures
- Maintain professional boundaries and safer working practice
- Act with integrity and in line with Elysium’s values at all times
Safer Recruitment
Elysium Training is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
All appointments are subject to:
- Enhanced DBS check with Barred List information
- Identity and right-to-work verification
- Full employment history checks and satisfactory references
- Qualification verification
- Online and social media screening
- Completion of a 6-month probationary period
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Elysium Training is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals.
How to Apply
Please submit your completed application form to:
Terri.Fletcher@Elysiumtraining.co.uk
Deputy Head / DSL
Closing Date: 21/02/2026 12:00 noon
Interview Date: TBC
If you have not heard from us by the interview date, please assume you have not been shortlisted.
Supporting Documents
↗ Job Specification↗ Application Form
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