English Tutor
Job description
Are you experienced in working one-to-one with children or young people and looking for flexible tutoring work? We’re seeking an enthusiastic English tutor to help young learners achieve academic progress and catch up with their peers.
About the Role:
- Deliver engaging, face-to-face English lessons, often at the child’s residential home.
- Work alongside schools and social workers to support children receiving alternative education.
- Create tailored lesson plans and resources focused on each pupil’s individual needs.
- Use creative and interactive teaching methods to boost students’ confidence and skills in English.
- Apply behaviour management strategies and coping techniques, as many pupils may require additional support in this area.
- Locations vary depending on pupil needs, with all sessions agreed upon in advance.
What We’re Looking For:
- Expertise in English teaching or strong subject knowledge.
- Experience working with children or young people, ideally with SEN.
- Ability to manage different behaviours effectively.
- Skill in planning and delivering engaging, cross-curricular lessons.
- Commitment to helping pupils meet their learning goals and providing clear progress feedback.
Requirements:
- A current DBS certificate (Update Service registered) is required.
- Teaching Personnel can assist with DBS application if needed.
Why Work With Us?
- Dedicated consultant support for current and future roles.
- Competitive pay rate of £20-30+ per hour.
- Opportunities for professional development through CPD.
If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to explore this or other tutoring roles, please send us your up-to-date CV!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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