Academic Tutor

City Academy Norwich; University of East Anglia; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

City Academy Norwich is seeking an Academic Tutor to support GCSE interventions and raise attainment for Key Stage 4 learners. This role offers variable hours and a bank contract through May 2027, with up to 6 hours per day and ASAP start.

You will work with class teachers to raise learning outcomes, promote independence and self-esteem, and help pupils access the curriculum and experience achievement. DBS checks apply.

Responsibilities

• Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils at Key Stage 4 as part of their GCSE Interventions
• Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
• Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement

Job description

Part of the Sapientia Education Trust

Email: [e-mail]

• Salary - £15 per hour
• Bank contract until May 2027
• Variable hours
• Up to 6 hours per day
• Required ASAP

City Academy Norwich is a dynamic, nurturing learning community with the highest expectations and aspirations for our students and staff. We strive to ensure that every child, irrespective of their starting point, receives an excellent education enabling them to become the best version of themselves.We are committed to ensuring all our students succeed and embrace the opportunities and experiences available to them.

City Academy Norwich is part of the Sapientia Education Trust, working together to build a highly successful community Academy for all our students.

THE ROLE

At City Academy Norwich we recognise the value and worth of those in our charge and seek to uphold standards of the highest quality; which reinforce the dignity and respect of the individual in an atmosphere which is warm, caring, stimulating, accepting and free from all forms of prejudice and discrimination.

In saying this, no effort is spared to achieve a true partnership between school, parents/carers, and authorities, which will promote the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of our children and young people in order that they may achieve their full potential.

As an Academic Tutor you will:

• Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils at Key Stage 4 as part of their GCSE Interventions
• Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
• Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement

Closing date:13 November 2026, 12 noon

Interview date:TBC

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo a number of checks: an Enhanced DBS check or an Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.