English Tutor

TeacherActive; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency seeks a dedicated Secondary English Tutor to provide personalized one-to-one and small group sessions. The role focuses on delivering engaging English sessions tailored to meet individual learner needs, promoting both academic progress and confidence. Suitable candidates will have experience in secondary education and knowledge of the English curriculum, especially for learners requiring special educational support. This role offers flexible working across various teaching settings.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive rates of pay

Wide range of opportunities in educational institutions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in KS3 and KS4 English tutoring.
• Strong subject knowledge of the English curriculum.
• Ability to adapt lessons for a range of abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured and engaging English sessions tailored to individual needs.
• Plan and deliver creative learner-centred lessons promoting literacy.
• Support learners with SEND, encouraging engagement and motivation.

Skills

Engaging teaching style

Literacy development

Adaptability for learners

Knowledge of SEND

Mentoring skills

Education

Experience delivering English tutoring at secondary level

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Secondary English Tutor

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Secondary English Tutor to support young people through personalised one-to-one or small group learning programmes. This role focuses on delivering tailored English provision to re‑engage learners who may be outside of mainstream education, supporting both academic progress and confidence building.

You will work across a range of settings including community venues, homes, or educational environments, adapting your teaching approach to meet individual learner needs and ensure sessions are engaging, accessible, and purposeful.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver structured and engaging English sessions across KS3 KS4, tailored to individual learning needs and abilities
• Plan and deliver creative, learner‑centred lessons that promote literacy, communication skills, and confidence
• Adapt teaching strategies to support learners with SEND, including ASD/ASC, ADHD, and SEMH
• Provide positive mentoring support, encouraging engagement, motivation, and emotional resilience
• Support learners in developing key skills for future pathways, including GCSE preparation, further education, and employability

What You Bring / Essential

• Proven experience delivering English tutoring at secondary level (KS3 KS4), including literacy development, reading comprehension, and written communication
• Strong subject knowledge of the English curriculum, with the ability to adapt content to suit a range of abilities and learning styles
• Experience planning and delivering individualised English lessons, including targeted intervention and exam preparation where appropriate
• A patient, encouraging, and adaptable teaching style, particularly when supporting learners who may be disengaged or lack confidence
• A current Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service and can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!

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