Sixth Form - Form Tutor
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1NR22 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
7 July 2026 at 1am
Date listed
15 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale H: £18,534 to £19,572 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£34,434 - £36,363 full time/full year equivalent)
Sixth Form - Form Tutor job summary
Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale H: £18,534 to £19,572 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£34,434 - £36,363 full time/full year equivalent)
Part Time: 22 hours per week over 3 days (Working days can be discussed at interview. Please indicate your available days in the application.)
Working Weeks: 40 weeks
Start Date: September 2026
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form is looking for a Form Tutor to provide academic support and guidance to our pupils, working to maximise pupil aspirations, remove barriers to learning and improve pupil achievement.
Through regular form time delivery, 1:1 mentoring sessions, liaison with parents and other college staff, our Form Tutor will help pupils achieve their potential. A key aspect of the post will involve encouraging pupils to develop a strong work ethic and supporting students towards their future pathways.
This is an exciting, challenging role for someone looking to work in a fast-paced and progressive environment. You will have excellent communication skills and be flexible to adapt to your workload.
What You’ll Be Doing
- To provide academic and pastoral support and careers guidance to our students, working to maximise student aspirations, remove barriers to learning and improve student achievement.
- To analyse and identify barriers to attendance and attainment and put effective measures in place to support improvement.
- To support students through the careers programme to identify a post sixth form pathway and assist their application process including reference writing.
- To lead on the organisation of raising achievement related tasks, events and activities such as intervention schedules, personalised timetables and mentoring sessions.
About You:
The successful candidate must have a commitment to changing lives and outcomes for young people. You will be highly empathetic and organised, actively promoting emotional resilience, goal-setting, and study skills to bridge the gap between educational achievement and personal well-being. You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, professional academic guidance, and pastoral dedication.
Essential:
- Degree level or equivalent.
- Ability to deliver high quality, academic mentoring that fully meets the needs of our pupils.
- Ability to work with pupils to analyse data to set challenging targets for improvement and plan actions.
- Ability to make decisions, identify and solve problems based on thorough analysis and sound judgement.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication and presentation skills.
Desirable:
- Successful experience as a learning or academic mentor is desirable but not essential
- Previous experience working with young people in a school setting or similar is desirable
Why Join Inspiration Trust
At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you’ll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be.
We offer:
- Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions
- Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *
- Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *
- Free parking at most sites
- Personalised CPD and development programmes
- A structured and specific induction programme.
*Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.
About Us
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form is a highly successful maths and science specialist sixth form for students aged 16-19, located in the heart of Norwich. Ranked sixth nationally in the Sunday Times Parent Power guide, the school has been judged Outstanding by Ofsted in all areas.
We are proud of our vibrant and supportive staff community, where satisfaction and retention are exceptionally high. In January 2025, Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form was recognised with a Staff Choice Award by Edurio, placing us in the top 10 schools nationally as a recommended place to work.
Joining our team means being part of a forward-thinking, ambitious environment where your expertise is valued, your professional development is supported, and you have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people aiming for excellence in STEM and beyond.
We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners.
The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain’s highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.
For information on what it is like to live and work in Norwich, click here. Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form is rated Outstanding, following Ofsted inspections in 2018 and 2023. Inspectors noted: "The ambitious and inclusive vision of senior leaders, governors, and trust members has resulted in an outstanding educational experience for students. They thrive because of the very high quality of education that they receive."
Next Steps
Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the “Planning your application” section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.
If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Kerry Derazza, PA to Principal (kerryderazza@inspirationtrust.org).
To apply for this role please click the Apply button to complete the online application form.
When you start your application, you will receive several emails from our application provider, Vacancy Filler. Please be aware that some email providers may mistakenly mark these messages as spam. To avoid missing important updates, we recommend checking your spam or junk folders regularly throughout the application process and marking these emails as safe.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Tuesday 7th July 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 13th July 2026
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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- School type
- Free School, ages 16 to 19
- Education phase
- Sixth form or college
- School size
- 615 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 16 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School website
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