English Tutor

E-act The Oldham Academy North; Broadway; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension schemes

CPD opportunities

Cycle to Work

31 days annual leave

TLR progression

Job summary

E-act The Oldham Academy North in Oldham is seeking an educator to provide high-quality one-to-one and small-group English tuition to improve student progress and attainment. You will plan targeted interventions, monitor progress, and adapt support to maximise outcomes.

Collaborating with English teachers and pastoral staff, you will help students prepare for internal assessments, GCSEs and other qualifications.

Qualifications

• Degree in English or a related subject or equivalent qualification.
• Experience supporting young people and delivering targeted interventions in education.
• Strong knowledge of effective English teaching, learning and tutoring strategies.
• Excellent communication, with the ability to explain concepts clearly to varied abilities.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students, building confidence and independent learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality one-to-one and small-group English tuition to support progress.
• Plan and deliver targeted intervention programmes tailored to individual needs.
• Monitor, assess and record student progress, adapting support to maximise outcomes.
• Support students preparing for internal assessments, GCSEs and other qualifications.
• Work with English teachers and pastoral staff to identify students needing intervention.

Skills

Degree in English

Intervention planning

Excellent communication

Student motivation

Education

Degree in English or related subject

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality one-to-one and small-group English tuition to support student progress and attainment.
• Plan and deliver targeted intervention programmes tailored to individual learning needs.
• Monitor, assess and record student progress, adapting support to maximise outcomes.
• Support students preparing for internal assessments, GCSE examinations and other relevant qualifications.
• Work closely with English teachers and pastoral staff to identify and support students requiring additional intervention.

Requirements

• Degree in English or a related subject, or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience of supporting young people and delivering targeted interventions in an educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of effective English teaching, learning and tutoring strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain concepts clearly to students of varying abilities.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students, building confidence, resilience and independent learning skills.

Employer & Culture

E-ACT The Oldham Academy North is a dynamic and inclusive 11-16 secondary academy located in Oldham. Rooted in our core values of Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, and Mastery, we committed to fostering an environment where students thrive academically, personally, and socially. We hold ourselves to high expectations, challenging our students to excel in all areas of their education. Beyond academic excellence, we inspire and empower them to become ambassadors for their community, instilling a sense of responsibility and pride in their role as contributors to the greater whole. Join us on this journey of education, growth, and community engagement, where we value Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, and Mastery are at every step. At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our "Opening Minds, Opening Doors" strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard. We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfield Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence. With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don't just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Pay & Benefits

Pay range: SCP12-17 - £25,982.89 - £28,185.21 - FTE: £29,542.00 - £32,046.00 - 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

• access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS)
• life cover at three times pensionable pay
• 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees
• Cycle to Work scheme
• INSET days
• high-quality CPD opportunities
• automatic TLR progression
• structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3)
• full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities

Culture and Wellbeing: Our people-first culture values every colleague.