Academic Tutor - English

Posting date:	14 July 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	Competitive
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	13 August 2025
Location:	Manchester
Company:	inploi
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	75715295

Summary

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 356 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Proven ability in the related subjects – English or maths. The successful candidate must have A Level within the subject, plus numeracy/literacy skills at least equivalent to NQF Level 2)
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Salary: £28,163 - £31,067 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Academic Tutor for English to join our fantastic team at CHS South.

Main purpose of the job:

As Academic Tutor you will complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for delivering agreed learning activities to identified groups of students.

This will involve planning, preparing and delivering learning programmes to individual and small groups in addressing the needs of students who require help to overcome barriers to areas of learning in English or Maths.

The main contacts of the job are: Curriculum Leader, SLT Line manager, SLT at the school, teaching staff, other support staff, students, parents, and external support services.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Work with groups of students in the delivery of programmes of work to address key areas of learning.
• Assess the needs of students and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills/training/experience to support students’ learning.
• Establish productive working relationships with students, by presenting a positive personal image and setting high expectations.
• Provide effective feedback to students in relation to progress and achievement.
• Promote inclusion, independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.
• Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to student responses/needs, including assessment.
• Plan, adapt and deliver learning activities that address the barriers to learning experienced by the student(s) using the learning strategies of the English or Maths department to support the development of students’ skills.
• Select and prepare resources necessary to lead learning activities, taking account of students’ interests, language, and cultural backgrounds.
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop students’ competence and independence in its use.
• Organise and manage appropriate learning environment and resources.
• Monitor and evaluate student responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against predetermined learning objectives.
• Undertake marking of students’ work and accurately record achievement/progress.
• Administer and assess routine tests and invigilate exams.
• Record progress and achievement in lessons/activities systematically and providing evidence of a range and level of progress and attainment.

We’re looking for:

• A dedicated and knowledgeable Academic Tutor to join our team. As an academic tutor, you will play a vital role in students learning through the delivery of programmes of work to address key areas of learning.
• You will provide personalized academic support, helping students develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed, whilst setting high expectations and providing effective feedback to students in relation to progress and achievement
• You will need to have proven ability in the English and be educated to A Level within the subject, plus numeracy skills at least equivalent to NQF Level 2. Previous experience working with children and young people within education is highly desirable.
• You will also be able to work independently and manage a range of tasks within fixed timescales with Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively and establish strong working relationships.
• You will also be responsible for assessing the progress of students and recording assessments on the appropriate school systems.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

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