Link Tutor

Leeds Teaching School Hub and GORSE SCITT are

seeking an exceptional colleague to join our highly committed and experienced

central team as a Link Tutor. This role is central to ensuring that all

trainee teachers receive high quality support, a well-planned curriculum

experience and a seamless transition into the Early Career Teacher phase of

their career. We are looking for a colleague with a strong track record in

developing teachers, supporting professional learning and contributing to a high

impact educational improvement.

This Link Tutor will be

working with secondary phase trainees in the first instance.

About the Role As a Link Tutor, you will: Provide

structured, high-quality support to trainee teachers across all aspects of

their training. Monitor

trainee progress through regular reviews and feedback on online evidence

portfolios. Deliver

training to trainees and colleagues, including GORSE SCITT mentors, informed by

excellent curriculum knowledge and an understanding of effective teacher

development. Build

strong, purposeful relationships with trainees, mentors and partner schools,

ensuring excellent communication and consistency of support. Contribute

to programme development, quality assurance processes and curriculum refinement

aligned to national quality requirements. Work

closely with colleagues to ensure a coherent transition from ITT to the Early

Career Teacher Programme (ECTP). Support

operational processes including recruitment, interviews and engagement events

(some of which may occur during school holidays with dates agreed in advance). About You You will be a colleague who: Has

experience at middle or senior leadership level, with a strong track record in

developing trainee or Early Career Teachers. Demonstrates

excellent communication skills and the ability to work confidently with a wide

range of stakeholders. Has

substantial subject and pedagogical knowledge and the ability to model

excellent practice. Understands

the principles of effective teacher development, mentoring and coaching. Can

analyse trainee progress and use assessment information to provide timely and

precise feedback. Is

reflective, professional and committed to their own ongoing development. Works

collaboratively as part of a wider team and contributes positively to

organisational improvement.