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We at Best Practice Network share the belief that every child, regardless of their background, should benefit from an excellent education. To achieve that, we support and train the educational professionals who work alongside them to be the best they can be, so in turn, they can transform the lives of children and young people.

 

We’re a friendly, DfE accredited, Ofsted outstanding training company providing apprenticeships, professional development and the DfE’s ‘Golden Thread’ (trainee teachers to school Executive Leaders). We are adaptable, collaborative, and genuinely value the work we do to support the education sector, as much as our trainees do.

 

Our people are at the heart of our business and our passion and commitment to education is what drives us. As a result, we have seen incredible growth over the last few years both nationally and internationally.

 

We aim to be an employer where everyone can be themselves, do their best in an inclusive working environment and where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.

Context 

Best Practice Network (BPN) is a national provider of Initial Teacher Training (ITT), delivering programmes across Primary, Secondary, SEND and EYITT routes. Our vision is for every child to access an excellent education regardless of background, and our values are to Strive for Excellence, Inspire Learning, Work as a Team and Act with Integrity. 

The Tutor role is responsible for providing high‑quality training delivery, academic guidance and pastoral support to student teachers. Tutors work directly with student teachers and mentors, ensuring consistent triad processes, accurate assessment, and a strong student teacher experience.  

 

Role Purpose 

To deliver high‑quality curriculum sessions, support student teacher progress, facilitate effective mentoring and triad processes, and contribute to robust assessment and quality assurance. 
Tutors hold direct responsibility for a caseload of student teachers, ensuring they receive consistent, accurate and supportive guidance. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

1) Training Delivery 

• Deliver centre‑based and school‑based training sessions aligned to curriculum intent. 

• Facilitate interactive, evidence‑informed sessions to support student teacher development. 

• Ensure consistency with programme materials and subject/phase guidance. 

2) Student teacher Support 

• Hold a caseload of student teachers (up to 20) and provide ongoing academic and pastoral support.  

• Conduct regular progress reviews and maintain accurate records.  

• Support student teachers and their mentors to understand assessment expectations, curriculum requirements and professional responsibilities.  

• Act as a key point of contact for mentors, offering guidance and support where needed and encouraging engagement in mentor training.  

• Identify early signs of concern relating to student teachers or mentoring arrangements and escalate appropriately to the Lead Mentor (and Programme Lead where required). 

3) School‑Based Placement Support 

• Facilitate effective triad meetings between student teacher, mentor and tutor. 

• Carry out lesson observations and provide high‑quality developmental feedback. 

• Support schools/mentors with clarity on expectations, documentation and assessment processes. 

• Contribute to ensuring a positive, compliant and supportive placement experience. 

4) Assessment & Quality Assurance 

• Complete formative assessment accurately and on time. 

• Track student teacher progress and ensure assessment decisions align with programme criteria. 

• Participate in QA processes, including moderation and data review. 

• Contribute to consistency across routes by ensuring high‑quality feedback and documentation. 

5) Data & Systems Use 

• Maintain accurate Mosaic records for all student teachers. 

• Record progress, attendance, observations and triad outcomes efficiently and reliably. 

• Ensure all required documentation meets compliance expectations. 

6) Communication & Professional Conduct 

• Maintain regular communication with Lead Tutors and Programme Leads. 

• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and escalate concerns promptly. 

• Build constructive relationships with mentors, schools and MATs. 

• Act as a professional ambassador for the programme and BPN values. 

7) Recruitment & Applicant Engagement 

• Participate in interviewing prospective applicants for ITT programmes to support high‑quality recruitment. 

• Contribute professional insight during selection processes to ensure candidates demonstrate the potential to meet programme expectations. 

• Act as an ambassador for BPN, promoting the programme and supporting strong applicant engagement. 

Targets / KPIs 

• Student teacher Engagement & Progress: Timely completion of progress reviews and assessments. 

• Quality Assurance: High‑quality observation notes, triad records and assessment documentation. 

• Data Accuracy: ≥98% accuracy on Mosaic entries. 

• Student teacher Satisfaction: Contribute to strong student teacher experience metrics across assigned caseload. 

 

Person Specification 

Education and Qualifications / Experience and Skills	Essential	Desirable
QTS and experience in teaching / mentoring	✔
Strong organisational and communication skills	✔
Ability to provide high‑quality student teacher support	✔
Experience with assessment or programme delivery	✔
Experience across multiple phases or SEND		✔
Familiarity with Mosaic or equivalent platforms		✔
QA or professional development training		✔
Attributes	Essential	Desirable
Collaborative, reflective and values‑driven	✔
Strong problem‑solver and communicator	✔
Detail‑focused, reliable and professional	✔

Contract & Working Pattern 

• Home/hybrid working with regional travel to centres and placement schools.