English Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced English Tutor to deliver personalised 1:1 tuition in Sefton. Hours are 5-15 per week, starting September 2026, with ongoing involvement.

You will tailor lessons to improve literacy, reading and written communication, while building learner confidence. The role requires previous tutoring or teaching English, strong curriculum knowledge, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or tutoring English.
• Strong knowledge of the English curriculum.
• Ability to tailor lessons to individual learners.
• Experience with children or young people.
• DBS update service desirable or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured 1:1 English tuition
• Plan sessions according to learner ability
• Develop reading, writing and comprehension skills
• Identify areas requiring additional support
• Use engaging and accessible teaching resources
• Build confidence and encourage participation
• Monitor learning and communicate progress

Skills

Teaching English

Excellent communication

Curriculum knowledge

Adaptable teaching

Experience tutoring

Education

QTS / PGCE or relevant teaching experience desirable

Job description

English Tutor - Sefton

Location: Sefton
Hours: 5-15 hours per week
Start Date: September 2026
Duration: Ongoing

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced English Tutor to deliver personalised 1:1 tuition in Sefton.

The role would suit a confident educator who enjoys working closely with individual learners and can tailor lessons to develop their literacy, comprehension and written communication skills.

About the Role

• Provide structured 1:1 English tuition
• Plan sessions according to learner ability
• Develop reading, writing and comprehension skills
• Identify areas requiring additional support
• Use engaging and accessible teaching resources
• Build confidence and encourage participation
• Monitor learning and communicate progress

We're Looking For

• Previous experience teaching or tutoring English
• Strong knowledge of the relevant curriculum
• Experience working with children or young people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt teaching to individual needs
• QTS, PGCE or relevant teaching experience desirable
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply
• Right to Work in the UK
• Two professional references involving work with children

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business and education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.