Teacher/Tutor Maidstone - Full-time/Part-time

Grow19 Ltd, East Malling

• Ref:KCC886-7902-47T
• Posted:07/04/2026
• Pay:MPS 1-6/UPS 1-3 + SEN (depending on experience)
• Start Date:September
• App Close Date:17/04/2026 at 10:00
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

Grow 19 is a SEND College for learners aged 18-25 who have an Educational Health Care Plan. From September Grow 19 will be opening our new Branch 16 which will deliver vocational learning to learners aged 16-18. Our learners have a range of learning difficulties, autism, speech, language and communication needs. We offer vocational and living skills programmes, supporting learners to be ready for work, supported employment, independent living or community involvement.

We aim to give all learners opportunities to discover new ways, new skills and knowledge that engage them, develop them and will lead to them being exceptionally well prepared for their next steps and a positive, meaningful future.

 Grow 19 is recruiting a full-time tutor to join our dedicated team as we look to launch our Branch 16 pathway. The position will be based full time in Maidstone, and we can offer onsite free parking. The tutor will be responsible for a small group of learners who will completing a programme that develops their life and living skills and increases their independence, along with building and sustaining community links locally.

Successful candidates will either be experienced tutors who have previously worked in the FE sector or have a passion to work with young adults and support their onwards pathways. Grow 19/Branch 16 is looking to recruit a tutor who enjoys team working and taking responsibility. Grow 19/Branch 16 always puts the learners at the heart of everything and ensure that their independence is paramount. Candidates will also be flexible to lead learning across a variety of vocational subjects and Functional skills lessons. Candidates must also have a strong commitment to inclusive principles and be committed to safeguarding. 

You will benefit from opportunities for continuing professional development and a bespoke programme will be developed with you to support you in your role.  

We would encourage you to view the website and see how Grow 19 and Branch 16 supports learners to achieve their outcomes and goals.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm -September start.

For further details, please contact hpepper-scott@five-acre.kent.sch.uk or call 01732 848289 

We look forward to hearing from you.

Grow 19 is committed to the safeguarding of all its learners, you will therefore be subject to an enhanced disclosure process. As part of our responsibility for safeguarding, in addition to the Kent policy of one employment and one personal reference, the school will request additional employment references. The college will also, as outlined in Keeping children Safe in Education 2025, complete an online search for shortlisted candidates.

Information about the school

Grow 19 is a SEND College for learners aged 18-25 who have an Educational Health Care Plan. Our learners have a range of learning difficulties, autism, speech, language and communication needs. We offer vocational and living skills programmes, supporting learners to be ready for work, supported employment, independent living or community involvement.

We aim to give all learners opportunities to discover new ways, new skills and knowledge that engage them, develop them and will lead to them being exceptionally well prepared for their next steps and a positive, meaningful future.

At Grow 19 we are committed to empowering our learners develop the skills and confidence to become as independent as possible and achieve across all aspects of their life.

We set high expectations; learners must be willing to work hard and are encouraged to take pride in what they achieve. We have developed an exciting and inclusive curriculum to meet the diverse needs of all our learners. We have developed outstanding relationships with employers and organisations within local communities across the Maidstone and Malling area and work together to provide opportunities for learning and work experience.

College life is different from School, it is an adult environment with a positive learning culture. We offer individual coaching and mentoring to support our learners throughout their time at Grow 19 and when the time is right also support their transition into either employment, supported employment, volunteering or social care.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Hollie Scott
• Address:Chapman Way, East Malling, Kent, ME19 6SD
• Telephone: 01622743925
• Email: hscott@five-acre.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• information for candidates
• Grow19/Branch 16 Tutor