Secondary English Tutor

Do you have experience in teaching English and are looking for some flexible work teaching children on a 1 to 1 basis?

At TP Tutors we have an exciting opportunity to help young children with achieving their academic goals within English. The role will require someone who can create and plan exciting and engaging sessions to maximise the children’s potential within reading, writing and comprehension. We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with children and helping them become the best they can be within English. The role may involve working with children outside of mainstream settings. This role can range from KS3 – KS4 and Post 16.

This English tutor role involves:

• Plan, create and teach engaging sessions around reading, writing and comprehension.
• Track progress and plan next steps.
• Inspire children to achieve.
• Be aware of the child’s needs and interests and plan to this accordingly.
• Implement behaviour strategies to ensure children are focussed.

The role is based in the Preston area, which is easily accessible via car or public transport and has links with other towns nearby. The location is dependent on the situation of the child, but this will be clarified before starting.

What are we looking for in a English tutor?

• Experience of teaching English or working with children within the subject.
• Range of experience working with children in different settings.
• Ability to develop effective behaviour management strategies.
• Apply skills to help children catch up and progress with their learning.
• Able to track progress and plan next steps in children’s learning.

To be successful in your application, you must be able to provide evidence of this as skills and experience.

Please be aware that all applicants will be subject to background checks and will need a current DBS certificate (update service registered). Teaching Personnel can support your application should this be required.

Working hours are between Monday to Friday, 8.30am-3.30pm approximately, but you may be offered additional duties and responsibilities outside of these hours.

Benefits of working with Teaching Personnel:

• A dedicated consultant to discuss current or future roles with you
• Payment in house, meaning no fees from Umbrella companies
• £20-25 an hour or above
• 13 weeks off per year
• Opportunities for further development in the form of CPD

If this opportunity sounds like something which you would really excel in, or if you want to hear about other Tutoring opportunities, please send over your up-to-date CV.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role as well as the Right to Work in the UK. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs 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.
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