Graduate English Class Tutor

KPI RECRUITING LTD; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PGCE routes

Mentoring from experienced teachers

Long-term role

Job summary

KPI RECRUITING LTD is seeking a high-potential Graduate English Class Tutor for a well-regarded Liverpool secondary school. The role is full-time and long-term, offering hands-on classroom experience across KS3 and KS4 and a pathway to teacher training.

You will support English lessons, help develop reading and writing skills, and work with experienced teachers to create engaging, well-structured sessions while building strong relationships with pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• 2:1 degree or higher in English or related subject.
• Clear interest in pursuing teacher training and a career in education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to explain ideas clearly.
• Strong subject knowledge and passion for English with pupils.
• Confident, patient and able to build positive pupil relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support English lessons for KS3 and KS4 with class teachers.
• Contribute to engaging, well-structured lesson delivery.
• Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups.
• Help develop reading comprehension, writing, and literary analysis.
• Assist with GCSE English Language and Literature revisions.
• Support lesson planning and preparation of resources.
• Monitor pupil understanding and provide feedback to staff.
• Foster a positive, academically focused classroom environment.

Skills

2:1 English degree

English literature

Strong communication

Education

2:1 English degree or higher

Job description

November 2026 – End of Academic Year Initially

Full-Time | Long-Term Position

Salary: Up to £540 per week

Are you a

high-achieving English graduate with a real passion for language, literature and helping young people develop their academic abilities?

Are you considering a future in teaching and looking for an opportunity to gain meaningful, day-to-day classroom experience before committing to formal teacher training?

Would you like to become an active part of a secondary school's English department, supporting lessons, contributing to learning and developing the practical skills needed to become a confident classroom practitioner?

A well-regarded and forward-thinking Liverpool secondary school is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and academically strong graduate to join its English department as a

The Role – Graduate English Class Tutor

As a Graduate English Class Tutor, you will work alongside experienced English teachers, becoming a regular presence in the classroom and supporting the delivery of engaging, well-structured lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the delivery of English lessons across KS3 and KS4, working alongside the class teacher to maintain engagement and encourage participation.
• Taking an active role in whole-class learning, helping explain concepts, reinforce subject knowledge and guide pupils through lesson activities.
• Providing targeted support to individuals and small groups while maintaining a strong focus on the wider classroom.
• Helping students develop their reading comprehension, written communication, literary analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Supporting the teaching of GCSE English Language and Literature, including preparation for examinations and the development of effective revision techniques.
• Assisting with lesson planning, preparing classroom resources and adapting activities to support different learning abilities.
• Monitoring pupil understanding and progress, providing feedback to teachers and identifying areas where additional support may be beneficial.
• Helping establish a positive, purposeful and academically focused classroom environment.

Who We’re Looking For

The school is keen to hear from ambitious graduates with strong subject knowledge and a genuine interest in developing a career within secondary education.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• 2:1 degree or above in English, English Literature or a closely related subject.
• A clear interest in pursuing teacher training and a long-term career in education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas in an accessible way.
• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for sharing a passion for English with young people.
• Confidence, patience and the ability to build positive relationships with secondary-aged pupils.
• A proactive, organised and professional approach, with the flexibility to support different classroom activities.
• Previous experience working with young people or within an educational setting would be advantageous, but is not essential.

What the School Offers

• full-time, long-term Graduate English Class Tutor position within a supportive Liverpool secondary school.
• Competitive weekly pay of up to £540.
• Consistent, hands-on classroom experience working alongside qualified English teachers.
• The opportunity to develop practical skills in lesson delivery, classroom management and pupil assessment.
• Guidance, mentoring and professional development from experienced teaching staff.
• PGCE and school-based teacher training routes.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to pupils' progress while building a strong foundation for your future teaching career.