English Tutor

Teach Now; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Teach Now in Watford, Hertfordshire, invites an enthusiastic English Tutor to support GCSE students in English Language and Literature. You will work in a secondary school setting, delivering focused one-to-one and small-group tuition to strengthen reading, writing and analytical skills, aligning with classroom teaching and GCSE objectives.

The role focuses on adjusting sessions to learners' needs, tracking progress, and building confidence in extended writing and exam responses.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching GCSE English Language or Literature with secondary-aged pupils.
• Sound knowledge of GCSE English curriculum and examination requirements.
• Experience delivering effective one-to-one or small-group tuition.
• The ability to adapt teaching to address learning gaps and support progress.
• The right to work in the UK and willingness to complete safeguarding checks.
• An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver focused GCSE English intervention to individuals and small groups.
• Identify misconceptions and plan sessions around pupils learning needs.
• Develop reading, writing, analysis and extended-response skills.
• Teach examination technique and explain assessment objectives.
• Monitor progress and adapt tuition in response to pupils work.
• Collaborate with the English department to complement classroom teaching.

Skills

GCSE English

One-to-one tutoring

Group tutoring

Assessment techniques

Tools

DBS check

Job description

Position: English Tutor

Contract Type:Part-time Temporary Work (2 days per week initially)

Start Date: 12/10/2026

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, UK

Salary: £95–£101.80 per day

Salary depends on experience and qualifications.

Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, (term time only)

Email: (url removed)

Contact Name: Danna Crous

About the Role:

Help GCSE learners build confidence and prepare for their exams as an English Tutor at a secondary school in Watford. You will support pupils in English Language and Literature, strengthening their reading, writing and analytical skills.

Through one-to-one and small-group sessions, you will address gaps in knowledge, clarify misconceptions and develop examination technique. Working closely with the English department, you will keep tuition aligned with classroom learning and GCSE assessment objectives.

This English Tutor role suits someone who can make challenging topics accessible and engaging. You will adapt sessions to individual needs, track progress and help pupils gain confidence in extended writing and exam responses.

Requirements:

To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:

• Experience teaching or tutoring GCSE English Language or Literature with secondary-aged pupils.
• Sound knowledge of the GCSE English curriculum and examination requirements.
• Experience delivering effective one-to-one or small-group tuition.
• The ability to adapt teaching to address learning gaps and support progress.
• The right to work in the UK and willingness to complete safeguarding checks.
• An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to apply for one.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver focused GCSE English intervention to individuals and small groups.
• Identify misconceptions and plan sessions around pupils learning needs.
• Develop reading, writing, analysis and extended-response skills.
• Teach examination technique and explain assessment objectives.
• Monitor progress and adapt tuition in response to pupils work.
• Collaborate with the English department to complement classroom teaching.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Build positive, encouraging relationships with secondary-aged pupils.
• Explain challenging English concepts clearly and confidently.
• Be comfortable supporting both GCSE English Language and Literature.
• Adapt tuition to different abilities and starting points.
• Show patience while helping pupils recognise their progress.