English Tutor

Blackdown Education Partnership; Axminster; Ibrido; GBP 6000 - 8000; Part-time

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Supportive team

Networking events

Training & development

Personal day entitlement

Counselling

Cycle to work

Descrizione del lavoro

Axe Valley Academy in Axminster is seeking an English Tutor for 0.2 FTE (one day per week) on a permanent basis. The role focuses on small-group interventions for Key Stage 4 with emphasis on Language; Literature experience considered desirable.

Applications are open to all levels, including NQTs. The school offers a supportive team, training opportunities, and wellbeing benefits within the Blackdown Education Partnership.

Competenze

• English Tutor for KS4 language focus
• Experience with small group interventions desirable
• NQT/ECT graduates welcome

Mansioni

• Deliver English tutoring to KS4 students in small groups
• Support language and literature focus as needed
• Contribute to positive behaviour and safeguarding practices

Descrizione del lavoro

# English TutorEmployer: Axe Valley AcademyLocation: Axminster, DevonContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeContract Length: PermanentSalary: Maximum MPS 6Posted: 12th October 2026Expires: 9th November 2026 08:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1579206Suitable for: ECT (NQT) GraduatesJob Reference: English tutor Autumn 2026* Share :* PrintEnglish Tutor1 day per week (0.2 full time equivalent) with flexibility as to timingPermanentMaximum MPS 6From : As soon as possibleClosing date: Monday November 2026 (8am) Interviews : Thursday 12th November 2026 (TBC)**PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS APPLICATIONS MAY CLOSE EARLY**We are looking to appoint a high quality, enthusiastic English Tutor for small group interventions at Key Stage 4 with the focus on Language (Literature also desirable). 0.2 full time equivalent but we can be flexible over days and times to suit. If you have the desire to make a real difference to the lives of young people and want to join a team of highly dedicated staff, then we would love to hear from you.We would welcome applications from all levels of experience.Axe Valley is a wonderful school to work in, with brilliant students who deserve the best from staff. We are proud of our recent Ofsted Good judgement but have the vision to drive for even greater things in the future. Axe Valley is well respected in the local community. We have higher than national average numbers of students on the SEND register as a result of a strong SEND provision and we pride ourselves on the high standards of behaviour that are in place across the school. The success of vulnerable students is at the heart of our self evaluation. We are excited to continue to improve and are looking for a dedicated teacher who is passionate about improving the life chances of vulnerable students.One of the fourteen schools within the Blackdown Education Partnership, Axe Valley currently has approximately 790 students in Years 7–11. The Academy is located in East Devon, in the beautiful market town of Axminster, which is set on the River Axe. Axminster is just a few miles inland from the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and has excellent rail links to London and Exeter.This is a really exciting post for a candidate who wants to make a difference to our students.We can offer :-* A supportive team, both in the school and the wider trust* Access to networking events across the wider trust* Opportunities for training and development* Personal day entitlement (applicable after one year's service)* Staff wellbeing offer, including access to counselling* Cycle to work schemeIf you would to discuss or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Liz Heron (PA to Headteacher and HR co-ordinator) on 01297 32146### AttachmentsEnglish tutor Autumn 2026 BEP Recruitment PackBEP RECRUITMENT PACK\\_SEPTEMBER 2026Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 2026-27 v3### Safeguarding Statement:This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 under the Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). This means that both spent and unspent convictions and cautions may need to be disclosed. However, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ under filtering rules and do not need to be disclosed. Guidance on what should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974Blackdown Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexuality or religion.The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). As part of our due diligence process when shortlisting, we may carry out an online search of publicly available material to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore with the applicant at interview.**References:** References will be taken up on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children, previous employers may be approached for information to verify particular experiences or qualifications before interview.**Data Protection Act:** Information held by Blackdown Education Partnership complies with and is stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. If your application is successful, the information you have provided in the ‘Personal Details’ section will be used for payroll purposes and may be disclosed to the Inland Revenue. It will be disclosed within the school for security and administration.