About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a Careers and Preparing for Adulthood Tutor to join our specialist Post-16 team.

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver a structured Preparing for Adulthood and Careers curriculum aligned to learners’ EHCP outcomes
• Support learners with SEND and EHCPs to achieve positive adult outcomes
• Promote employability, independence and progression pathways into employment, apprenticeships, further education or supported routes
• Work collaboratively within a trauma-informed, relational framework

Full details are provided in the accompanying Job Description and Person Specification.

Who We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals who are:

• Experienced in delivering Careers Education, Personal Development or Preparing for Adulthood provision
• Confident working with learners with SEND, including SEMH needs
• Knowledgeable about EHCP processes and outcome-focused practice
• Committed to inclusive, relational approaches
• Calm, resilient and solution-focused
• Motivated to support learners to achieve meaningful adult outcomes

Experience within alternative provision, specialist SEND or FE settings is desirable but not essential.

Safeguarding and Professional Conduct

All staff at Elysium play a vital role in creating a safe, stable and supportive environment.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding practice in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025), Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023), the Care Act (2014) and local WSCP / WSAB procedures
• Maintain professional boundaries and safer working practice
• Act with integrity and in line with Elysium’s values at all times

Safer Recruitment

Elysium Training is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

All appointments are subject to:

• Enhanced DBS check with Barred List information
• Identity and right-to-work verification
• Full employment history checks and satisfactory references
• Qualification verification
• Online and social media screening
• Completion of a 6-month probationary period

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Elysium Training is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals.

How to Apply

Please submit your completed application form to:

Terri.Fletcher@Elysiumtraining.co.uk
Deputy Head / DSL

Closing Date: 21/02/2026 12:00 noon

Interview Date: TBC

If you have not heard from us by the interview date, please assume you have not been shortlisted.