Sixth Form Tutor

Sixth Form Tutor (Support & Operations) Location: SMMA Sixth Form Contract Type: Permanent. Term-time only plus 5 days Salary: Scale 6 pt18 – 35hrs per week – Actual Salary £33,220.60 Reporting to: Head of Sixth Form Apply by: 9am Friday, 10 July 2026 Applications should be sent via the TES platform or email your completed application form and supporting statement to recruitment@smmacademy.org Support Staff application forms can be found here About the Role We are seeking an organised, proactive and student-centred Sixth Form Tutor to join our Sixth Form team. This is a varied and highly visible role that involves maintaining an effective study environment, coordinating assessment processes, supporting student wellbeing, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of Sixth Form provision. Key Responsibilities Student Study Supervision and Attendance Supervise timetabled independent study sessions for Sixth Form students. Maintain accurate punctuality and attendance records using school systems Manage and promote an effective, purposeful and respectful study environment, supporting students to develop positive independent study habits Assessment and Academic Administration Coordinate the administration of assessments which take place outside of lesson time Ensure assessment sessions operate effectively and in accordance with school expectations Liaise with curriculum teams to support assessment logistics Cover and Registration Support Support the administration of cover arrangements by taking registers for lessons where required Direct students appropriately during cover periods to maintain attendance accuracy and effective use of learning spaces Student Support and Pastoral Care Provide day-to-day pastoral support for Sixth Form students Respond sensitively to students requiring emotional support and signpost to appropriate services where necessary Build positive relationships that promote student wellbeing, engagement and achievement Support students with univer