Tutor (English)

Inspiration Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Jane Austen College, part of Inspiration Trust, seeks an enthusiastic Tutor of English to monitor and support GCSE pupils. The role focuses on small-group tutoring, raising KS4 attainment and personal development within a supportive academy network.

You will adapt to pupils’ pace, employ engaging examples, and uphold high standards of teaching and safeguarding. The ideal candidate holds an English degree-equivalent qualification with QTS and has secondary academy teaching experience.

Qualifications

• English qualification equivalent to degree level or working towards this.
• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Experience of teaching in a secondary academy.
• Ability to adapt methods to pupil pace and needs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support overall progress and development of GCSE pupils as an English tutor to raise KS4 outcomes.
• Facilitate a learning experience that helps pupils achieve their individual potential.
• Share in and support the Academy's responsibility to provide opportunities for personal and academic growth.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication skills

Education

English qualification equivalent to Degree level

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Jane Austen College is looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Tutor of English.

The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and supporting overall progress and development of GCSE pupils as an English tutor. Working with small groups of pupils, the successful candidate would ideally have GCSE teaching experience and an understanding of the theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of pupils.

What You’ll Be Doing

• To monitor and support overall progress and development of pupils as a tutor and therefore contribute to raising standards of pupil attainment to promote KS4 outcomes specifically.
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides pupils with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
• To share and support the Academy responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.

About You:

You will be someone with deep subject knowledge as well as patience, empathy, and good communication skills. You will be able to adapt methods to pupil's pace and needs, use engaging examples, and foster a positive space where pupils feel safe to learn and ask questions.

• English qualification equivalent to Degree level or working towards this
• An understanding of theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all pupils or a willingness to upskill on this.
• Patience and understanding when working with smaller groups who need extra support
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience of teaching in a secondary academy

Why Join Inspiration Trust

At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you’ll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be.

About Us

Jane Austen College opened in 2014 as a flagship free school of the Inspiration Trust, with a focus on English and Humanities. Since then, it has grown from serving just two-year groups to become a full school of over 1,000 pupils.

In May 2024, the college was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in all inspection areas, including leadership, behaviour and sixth form provision. Inspectors noted that pupils benefit from “exceptional academic education, excellent pastoral support and a character curriculum building life skills to see them succeed in progressing to some of the top universities in the country and into prosperous careers.”

The college prides itself on ensuring that all pupils, regardless of background or disadvantage, have access to powerful knowledge and transformative extracurricular experiences, as well as strong mental health and wellbeing support.

We are part of the Inspiration Trust; a thriving family of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk, recognised nationally for pupil progress and excellence in teaching and leadership. We believe every young person deserves the best education, regardless of background. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.

The Trust offers extensive networks and opportunities to collaborate with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to delivering outstanding professional and learning opportunities for all staff, supported by a rich programme of continuing professional development led by some of the country’s leading educational thinkers and practitioners.

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Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.