Academic Tutor - English
CHS South, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M21 7SXThis job expired on 16 July 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
16 July 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday, 35hpw, term time only plus 5 INSET days
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 5
What skills and experience we're looking for
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Academic Tutor for English to join our fantastic team at CHS South.
This is a Grade 5, permanent post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £24,223 and the full time equivalent is £28,163.
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 desireable. 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.
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.
You will also be responsible for assessing the progress of students and recording assessments on the appropriate school systems. 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.
To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.
All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.
What the school offers its staff
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
Further information about the job
Please apply using the online application form through the link below; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/prosperecareers/Job/JobDetail?jobid=683&isPreview=Yes&advert=external&source=DfE
As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.
Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.
Safeguarding Commitment
All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Equality Statement
Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
For application packs or support, contact us at 0161 527 7953 or jobs@prospere.org.uk.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About CHS South
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1128 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- CHS South website
- Email address
- jobs@prospere.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01615277953
Welcome to CHS South, our new 11-16 eight-form entry, mixed, comprehensive school opened in conjunction with Chorlton High School. Our school provides a full capacity of 1200 in our brand new building which opened in September 2021. Please follow this link to see information about our school and site: https://www.chssouth.org.uk/about-us/location-and-facilities
CHS South was opened in September 2018 to allow more young people in our community to access the successful model developed at our oversubscribed sister school, Chorlton High School. This model ensures we provide an education built on the values of offering every young person we encounter the skills needed to craft a creative, happy & successful future. These values are articulated in our school intent below:
CREATIVE: An education where imagination, curiosity and resilience enable us to ignite our learning.
HAPPY: A shared belief that optimism, empathy and responsibility are the foundations for a respectful, safe and inclusive community.
SUCCESSFUL: Individuals who are ready to learn, practise being reflective, and are motivated to become champions.
We also ensure the young people at CHS South have access to a broad and forward thinking enrichment curriculum. We are well positioned to offer a diverse and engaging sports curriculum through our fantastic relationships with the vast array of sports providers in our community. Furthermore our expertise and understanding of the creative arts, an industry growing faster in our local community than anywhere in the UK outside London, ensures our young people are provided with the opportunities to develop and hone their skills in order to become the next generation of creative trailblazers.
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