English Tutor

Axcis Education; Totnes; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education are seeking a committed Mathematics/Economics Tutor to join their team in Totnes from December 2026. This full-time role involves providing 1:1 English tutoring to a post-16 student with autism and complex needs, including A-level English.

The school offers supportive leadership, collaborative teams and opportunities for professional development, with a potential permanent contract after a successful placement.

Qualifications

• English teaching or tutoring experience, including GCSE and A Level.
• Experience delivering 1:1 English learning to post-16 learners.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, families and staff, including SEND learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 English learning, including to A-level standard.
• Plan, deliver, and assess learning.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Work closely with colleagues, support staff, and parents.

Skills

English tutor

1:1 tutoring

SEND experience

Job description

Axcis Education are working closely to support a well-supported Independent Specialist School near Totnes, who are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Mathematics/Economics Tutor to join their team from December 2026.

• Location: Totnes
• Start Date: December 2026 (Or As Soon As Possible)
• Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (Temp to Perm)
• Salary: £26,550-£33,200 depending on qualifications and experience.
• Requirement: English teaching or tutoring experience, including GCSE and A Level

This is a full-time opportunity to take responsibility for providing 1:1 English Tutoring to a post-16 student who has autism and complex needs. Some of the contents you will be required to deliver will include A-level English. The school benefits from a supportive Senior Leadership Team (SLT) who prioritise staff development, wellbeing, and collaborative working.

The Role:

• Delivering 1:1 English Learning, including to A-level standard.
• Planning, delivering, and assessing learning
• Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Working closely with colleagues, support staff, and parents

Ideal Candidate:

• Is very competent with their English subject knowledge.
• Has experience tutoring or teaching English on a 1:1 or group basis.
• Demonstrates strong relationship building skills, particularly for students with SEND.
• Is passionate, proactive, and committed to pupil progress
• Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to school life

What the School Offers:

• Supportive and approachable SLT
• A collaborative and welcoming staff team
• Opportunities for professional development
• Potential for a permanent contract following a successful placement

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated English tutor, or teacher, looking to secure a long-term role within a supportive SEND school environment.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact: Jacob Chisholm

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 6005