1:1 Secondary English Tutor — Elevate Reading & Confidence

Prospero Teaching; Chester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking an experienced Secondary English Tutor to provide one-to-one tuition in Chester, starting in October 2026. The role focuses on creating engaging English sessions, tailoring learning to the learner's needs and building confidence in language skills.

The tutor will support reading, writing and comprehension, plan lessons around targets, adapt resources and monitor progress in a flexible, part-time capacity (5–15 hours per week).

Qualifications

• Strong English subject knowledge.
• Previous teaching or tutoring experience.
• Experience working with secondary-aged learners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt lessons to different learning needs.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Two professional child-related references.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualised English tuition
• Support reading, writing and comprehension
• Develop literacy and communication skills
• Plan lessons around learner ability and targets
• Adapt resources and teaching approaches
• Encourage engagement and independent learning
• Monitor academic progress

Skills

English expertise

Teaching experience

Secondary learners

Communication skills

Differentiation

Enhanced DBS

Right to Work

References

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking an experienced Secondary English Tutor to provide one-to-one tuition in Chester, starting in October 2026. The role focuses on creating engaging English sessions, tailoring learning to the learner's needs and building confidence in language skills.

The tutor will support reading, writing and comprehension, plan lessons around targets, adapt resources and monitor progress in a flexible, part-time capacity (5–15 hours per week).