Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for any roles.
Background
Amberleigh Care is an employee owned, specialist therapeutic child care and education service with two operating sites – in essence these are independent residential schools (we do not have day pupils). We are not the same as other residential schools in that we have a very defined profile of looked after young people – we do one thing – and we are experts in that field. This means that we have very carefully matched and long-term stable placements. Our students make exceptional progress, there can be great diversity of ability. Attendance, behaviour and attainment are excellent. Wellbeing and relational, pastoral approaches are built into our practice. Our working model informs the way staff and trained and supported and our multidisciplinary teams are diverse in age, gender, experiences and backgrounds. It works – for children, for staff and for placing local authorities. Students are aged 11-18 and all boys. Our schools are registered with Ofsted/ Estyn (based on location) and measured against the usual school standards and regulations.
This role is based in Welshpool, Powys
This is a fixed term maternity cover position for 9 months initially.
The role is covering the Art and Retail subjects.
All applicants should have the right to work in the UK as Amberleigh Care are unable to sponsor any visa applications at this time.
Responsibilities:
Amberleigh Therapeutic School, Golfa Hall is seeking to appoint a Retail and Art Tutor to work with pupils who have experienced adverse childhood experiences and disrupted education, resulting in gaps in learning, barriers to engagement, and negative prior educational experiences.
The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, collaborating closely with education, care, and therapeutic staff to ensure a consistent, supportive and trauma-informed learning environment.
The postholder will use their subject expertise in Retail, Art, and creative vocational learning to:
· Engage pupils through practical, hands-on learning experiences
. Rebuild confidence, motivation, and positive attitudes towards education
· Support progression in literacy, numeracy, digital skills and essential life skills through contextualised learning
· Contribute to a curriculum that is flexible, responsive, and pupil-centred, meeting individual needs and aspirations
The role should also reflect and promote Welsh culture, language where appropriate, and community relevance within learning activities.
Job Description
· Develop pupils’ practical, creative, and vocational skills in preparation for accredited qualifications
· Ensure accurate and timely assessment of pupil work in line with awarding body requirements
· Support internal and external verification processes
· Contribute to quality improvement planning and self-assessment processes
· Maintain appropriate tracking systems to monitor pupil progress
· Use a range of assessment methods to track progress and inform assessment
· Maintain high expectations for behaviour, engagement, and achievement in all sessions
· Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
· Monitor pupil progress and implement strategies to improve outcomes
· Drive innovation in teaching and learning within both curriculum areas
· Contribute to curriculum development across the wider provision where appropriate
· Support pupils in developing employability skills linked to Retail and Art sectors
· Work closely with ALNCO and Nurture Intervention Lead to meet individual pupil needs
· Promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils in line with organisational policies
· Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development opportunities
· To complete any other relevant duties as required and directed by your line manager.
Requirements:
- A formal teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, or QTLS) is not essential; however, relevant teaching qualifications are desirable.
- Experience working within a school or college setting is preferred.
- Experience as an assessor is desirable but not essential.
Reward:
- We operate an adapted academic calendar which means that not all our holidays align with mainstream. We have the same 13 weeks of school holidays but they are distributed more across the year (mainly through a shorter summer beak). This means that we have very regular breaks – typically 3-4 weeks of delivery between holidays. This provides a better pattern for teachers and students and supports work life balance.
- There is a lot of support in the day to day, very visible and accessible SLT, close working with other teams on site, a real ‘community’ feel, regular supervision in additional to other support spaces.
- The directors all work across the organisation on both sites – so there is very visible, accessible and involved leadership.
- There are very extensive career development opportunities – development of specialist knowledge but also a wide range of internal and external CPD around the additional needs of the students and the therapeutic approaches to understanding and supporting them.
- As specialist practice settings, roles are varied and there are lots of opportunities for off site visits, activities and networks – both with and without the students. The schools are very outward looking, and we engage widely with our local communities.
- Staff (and boys) have a very big say in the decision making in our service, both day to day and more longer term. One method is our annual employee survey which informs our service plan…. Have a look at what staff told us in 2025 https://www.amberleighcare.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Employee-Survey-Results-Staff-Report-2025.pdf
- We provide all the usual benefits and perks – contributory pension, annual leave that builds with service, employee assistance scheme, loyalty and recruitment bonuses. There are salary scales for Teachers and the company provides annual % uplifts to scales over and above annual progression (via performance appraisal)
- This is a values based service, doing specialist work that really makes successful difference to the lives of the young people.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Temporary
Contract length: 9 months
Pay: £26,565.00-£31,854.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Welshpool SY21 9AF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you over the age of 21? (Due to regulations)
Experience:
- Tutoring/Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
