Academic Tutor - Primary to Secondary Transition

Orchard House Specialist High School, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M40 8EZ

7 days remaining to apply

Start date details
Once all pre-employment checks have been completed
Closing date
26 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 March 2026

Job details

Job role: Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time: This is a permanent full time role working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week.
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £29,064 - £32,061

What skills and experience we're looking for

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

This is a permanent full time role working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week. The starting salary is £24,998 and the full time equivalent is £29,064 Grade 5.

We are committed to providing exceptional support to students as they transition from primary to secondary school. Our goal is to ensure every child is academically prepared and confident to face new challenges.

We are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable academic tutor to join our team. As an academic tutor, you will play a vital role in helping students bridge the gap between primary and secondary education. You will provide personalized academic support, helping students develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Additionally, you will offer pastoral support to ensure students' overall well-being during this critical time.

Key Responsibilities:

Build and maintain relationships with target feeder Primary Schools• Conduct one-to-one and group tutoring sessions focused on core subjects.• Help students develop effective study habits and organizational skills.• Provide targeted support to address individual academic needs.• Prepare and deliver engaging sessions and activities that reinforce key concepts.• Monitor and assess students' progress, providing feedback and adjusting strategies as needed.• Offer pastoral support to address students' emotional and social needs.• Facilitate workshops and activities that promote social skills and emotional resilience.• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school staff to ensure a comprehensive support system.

Requirements:

Knowledge of primary and secondary school curriculum.
Excellent communication and teaching skills.
Ability to build rapport and motivate students.
Experience in tutoring, teaching, or pastoral care is preferred.
Patience, empathy, and a supportive attitude.
Flexibility to work during school hours and occasional evenings.

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

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.