Academic Tutor - Literacy
CHS South, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M21 7SX11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Once all pre-employment checks have been completed
Closing date
9 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
26 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: This is a permanent part time post working 7-21 hours per week/1-3 days, term time only plus 5 INSET days.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 5 - £29,064 - £32,061
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and knowledgeable part time Academic Tutor to join our supportive and ambitious team at CHS South.As an Academic Tutor for Literacy, you will play a vital role in improving outcomes for students by delivering targeted programmes of learning to individuals and small groups. You will support students in overcoming barriers to learning, helping them develop the skills, confidence and independence they need to succeed.This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and committed to raising standards through personalised academic support and high expectations.As Academic Tutor will complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for planning, preparing and delivering agreed learning activities to identified groups of students.
You will:
- Deliver structured programmes of work in Literacy
- Support students who require additional help to overcome barriers to learning
- Assess, monitor and record student progress using school systems
- Provide high-quality feedback to students, teachers and parents
This is a permanent part time post working 7-21 hours per week/1-3 days, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The salary range is between £4,999 - £14,999 pro rata depending on the working hours and the full time equivalent is £29,064, Grade 5.Key Responsibilities
- Work with small groups of students to address key areas of learning
- Assess student needs and use specialist knowledge to support progress
- Plan, adapt and deliver learning activities aligned with departmental strategies
- Set high expectations and establish positive, productive relationships with students
- Promote inclusion, independence and self-reliance
- Monitor, assess and accurately record student achievement and progress
- Mark work and administer routine assessments and examinations
- Provide clear, objective feedback and reports to teachers and Curriculum Leaders
- Liaise with parents/carers and contribute to meetings regarding student progress
- Support behaviour management strategies and promote positive conduct
- Assist with educational visits and out-of-school learning activities
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety
You will work closely with Curriculum Leaders, SLT, teaching staff, support staff, parents and external agencies to ensure students receive the best possible support.
To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the Job Description and Person Specification
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and knowledgeable part time Academic Tutor to join our supportive and ambitious team at CHS South.As an Academic Tutor for Literacy, you will play a vital role in improving outcomes for students by delivering targeted programmes of learning to individuals and small groups. You will support students in overcoming barriers to learning, helping them develop the skills, confidence and independence they need to succeed.This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and committed to raising standards through personalised academic support and high expectations.As Academic Tutor will complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for planning, preparing and delivering agreed learning activities to identified groups of students.
You will:
- Deliver structured programmes of work in Literacy
- Support students who require additional help to overcome barriers to learning
- Assess, monitor and record student progress using school systems
- Provide high-quality feedback to students, teachers and parents
This is a permanent part time post working 7-21 hours per week/1-3 days, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The salary range is between £4,999 - £14,999 pro rata depending on the working hours and the full time equivalent is £29,064, Grade 5.Key Responsibilities
- Work with small groups of students to address key areas of learning
- Assess student needs and use specialist knowledge to support progress
- Plan, adapt and deliver learning activities aligned with departmental strategies
- Set high expectations and establish positive, productive relationships with students
- Promote inclusion, independence and self-reliance
- Monitor, assess and accurately record student achievement and progress
- Mark work and administer routine assessments and examinations
- Provide clear, objective feedback and reports to teachers and Curriculum Leaders
- Liaise with parents/carers and contribute to meetings regarding student progress
- Support behaviour management strategies and promote positive conduct
- Assist with educational visits and out-of-school learning activities
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety
You will work closely with Curriculum Leaders, SLT, teaching staff, support staff, parents and external agencies to ensure students receive the best possible support.
To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the Job Description and Person Specification
The Successful Candidate Will Have:
- A-Level qualification in English or equivalent or higher.
- Experience working with children or young people (education or voluntary sector desirable)
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage tasks within fixed timescales
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong IT skills
- The ability to adapt to challenging situations with professionalism and resilience
- Empathy and understanding of barriers to learning
- A commitment to inclusive education and equality of opportunity
- A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement
- A strong commitment to safeguarding and professional standards
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for professional development
- A commitment to staff wellbeing
- The opportunity to make a real difference to students’ academic success
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
CHS South
CHS South is a 11-16 eight-form entry, mixed, comprehensive school opened in conjunction with Chorlton High School in 2018. Our school provides a full capacity of 1200 in our brand-new building which opened in September 2021.
We provide an education built on the values of offering every young person we encounter the skills needed to craft a creative, happy, and successful future. We 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, ensures our young people are provided with the opportunities to develop and hone their skills to become the next generation of creative trailblazers.
We received our first Ofsted inspection in January 2023 and were graded as ‘good’ in all areas.
“CHS South is a welcoming and supportive community. Pupils are proud of their school. Pupils understand the school values of ‘ready, respectful, safe’, and they try hard to follow them in all that they do.”
Visit our website to learn more:https://www.chssouth.org.uk/
Further information about the job
How To Apply
If you are passionate about helping young people achieve their full potential and would like to be part of a forward-thinking and supportive team, we would love to hear from you! Please follow the online application process to be considered.
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.
Job Application Information
Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
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 support, contact us on 0161 527 7953 or email 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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About CHS South
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- 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
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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