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About Tutor Trust

We’re a proudly Northern charity that believes in equity in education. We do our bit to achieve that by partnering with schools and education providers, to enable their young people to work alongside inspiring and motivating tutors – an opportunity they may not otherwise have. 

We know that our high-quality tuition helps improve young people’s academic attainment, wellbeing, and self-confidence, and supports their personal aspirations. 

The NTP which ran from 2020 to 2024 allowed us to reach more pupils than ever before. However, the end of NTP subsidies and other pressures on school budgets mean we are increasingly relying on fundraising, projects etc to enable us to continue to support a high number of pupils.

Tutor Trust in Tees Valley

In 2024, we secured funding from the John Armitage Charitable Trust for the delivery of tuition programmes across schools in Hartlepool and the Tees Valley region for a fixed period until the end of the 2026-27 academic year.

Our values

What we stand for and practise in everything we do at Tutor Trust:

We believe in fairness

We are passionate about making a difference

We are inclusive and supportive

We are quality-focused

We are ambitious

We learn

 Benefits of working at Tutor Trust 

• Remote working (with travel across Tees Valley educational settings) 

• Competitive leave - 33 days per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays, pro rata) 

• Flexible working opportunities including Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) 

• Health and Wellbeing (Employee Assistance Programme, 24-hour GP service, mental health support and benefits platform, Perkbox) 

• Enhanced Family and Sick Leave (after a qualifying period). 

• Recognition and Culture (Thanks & Recognition, Highlights, termly all-staff workshop) 

• Learning and Development (knowledge sharing, staff-led groups)

Job Purpose:

The North East Programme Manager will be responsible for the strategic and effective organisation of tutoring programmes delivered in primary, secondary and post-16 settings within Tees Valley and any initial expansion into other areas of the North East. You will be responsible for ensuring that our tuition programmes operate effectively and efficiently on a day-to-day basis. The North East Programme Manager will lead a team and will share with schools, local authorities and multi-academic trusts, the full range of Tutor Trust services to further promote our work.

 Job Responsibilities:

 Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary point of contact for senior leaders in schools, MATs, and the wider education sector across Tees Valley, with potential expansion into other areas in the North East.
• Secure and deliver presentations to school and college leaders to expand Tutor Trust’s network of partner institutions.
• Collaborate with the Strategic Operations Manager to develop and implement regional strategies for partnership growth.

• Promote Tutor Trust’s tuition services across the region and represent the organisation at stakeholder events.
• Lead on collaboration with North East expansion partners and subsequent partner schools in other areas of the North East.

Programme Leadership & Delivery

• Lead tuition delivery across primary, secondary, and post-16 settings in Tees Valley.
• Line manage the Tees Valley Programme Coordinator and associated Full Time tutors to ensure effective project execution.
• Support the Strategic Operations Manager in guiding and developing the Programme Coordinator team.
• Deputise for the Strategic Operations Manager when required.

 Operational Oversight & Data Management

• Ensure accurate collection and reporting of impact data from tutors and partner institutions to support quality assurance, financial processes, and performance monitoring.
• Contribute to the development and tracking of tutoring targets and KPIs for internal and external reporting.
• Maintain accurate records on tuition progress using internal and external databases.
• Support internal communication systems to ensure timely and appropriate information sharing across teams and stakeholders.
• Manage the upload of Tuition Request Forms for Tees Valley tuition assignments.

Safeguarding & Compliance

• Lead on monitoring and reporting all safeguarding concern processes, within your teams, ensuring all concerns are reported promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or deputies, and helping to promote and foster a culture of vigilance and accountability across The Tutor Trust. 
• Take lead responsibility for monitoring safeguarding processes within your teams.

Tutor Recruitment & Development

• Support the recruitment and onboarding of tutors in collaboration with the recruitment team.
• Contribute to the training and development of new tutors, ensuring alignment with organisational standards.

General Duties

• Assist with the planning and delivery of events for a range of stakeholders.
• Attend regular Partnership Operations team meetings led by the Programme Director.
• Undertake any other responsibilities commensurate with the role and grade.

 Person Specification

Strong candidates for this role will demonstrate a solid track record of performance, possess excellent IT and English skills, exhibit strong interpersonal and diplomatic abilities, and show initiative in their approach.

 Skills

Leadership & Management

• The ability to lead, build and maintain successful teams and develop professional relationships.
• Demonstrated success in achieving targets and managing responsibilities effectively. 
• Strong business development skills to promote The Tutor Trust professionally. 

 Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders across all levels and sectors.
• Be able to write fluently, to think clearly and to grasp new concepts quickly.

 Organisational & Time Management

• Proven experience in programme and project management.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to work under pressure to cope with multiple demands and deadlines, to work fast and to a consistently high standard.

Technical Proficiency

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 and general IT systems. 

• Experience with CRM (Salesforce preferable) and other software platforms (preferred). 

Sector Knowledge

• Knowledge of the education landscape in Tees Valley and the North  (advantageous).

• Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience. 

Attributes

• Committed to safeguarding children and young people, and willing to undergo DBS clearance.
• Alignment with the goals, ethos, and mission of the Tutor Trust.
• Empathy for disadvantaged and vulnerable learners. 
• Enthusiastic and proactive in contributing to organisational growth and success.
• Demonstrates leadership through sound decision-making and effective prioritisation.
• Excellent time-management and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style.
• Willingness to work outside standard hours when required.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.

General

The hours of work are 36.25 hours per week over 52 weeks (hybrid working currently in operation), however we are willing to consider part time and term-time only working. Holiday entitlement will be 33 days per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays). There will also involve working occasional unsocial hours in evenings and at weekends. The job is a fixed-term role until 31st July 2027 with the potential to transition into a permanent position based on performance and organisational needs.

The central Tutor Trust team is based in the Manchester office, however this job is a full-time, remote position with frequent travel required across Hartlepool & eventually the wider North East region to deliver tuition.  All reasonable travel expenses on Tutor Trust business will be reimbursed (not including your regular commute from home to the Tutor Trust working space in Hartlepool). There will also involve working occasional unsocial hours in evenings and at weekends.

The Tutor Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK.

 Start date:  4th January 2027.