Casual School Based Tutor (Secondary)
The Grange School, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3AU11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 8am
Date listed
12 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Part time: This is a zero-hours opportunity with no fixed working hours
Contract type
- Casual
Hourly rate
- £35
What skills and experience we're looking for
Who we are looking for
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Relevant English, Maths and or Science qualifications (Minimum pass in A-level Grade C, or equivalent)
- Have experience of working with students with SEMH, SEND, or behaviour needs
- enjoy working with and can relate to children in and out of the classroom
- work with energy and enthusiasm
- want the challenge of working in an educational environment
- want to work with like-minded colleagues who believe in the power of education to transform lives
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:
- Aim high
- Keep improving
- Don’t leave anyone behind
- See the bigger picture
What the school offers its staff
About the Post
We are looking to appoint a casual Tutor to join our fantastic learning support and pastoral team at The Grange School. We are looking for an experienced colleague who can plan and deliver intervention sessions in either English, Maths or Science.
This role is focused on supporting students individually or in small groups with pupils in Key Stages 3 and 4 to support their rapid progress in core subjects (English/Maths/Science). This work will likely include working with students who have Social, Emotional, Mental Health needs (SEMH) and/or special educational needs, learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
We are looking for someone who will relish the opportunity to:
- Collaborate with school staff to identify students’ barriers to learning and support rapid academic progress.
- To work with children outside of the classroom to support their academic development.
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.
The Grange School is an inclusive comprehensive school aged 11-19 serving families throughout Christchurch. We have a diverse range of learners, and we are recognised for our inclusivity.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
- Deliver targeted English, Maths, and/or Science tutoring to selected pupils in a supportive learning environment, including those not following a standard timetable
- Build positive, trusting relationships and set high, achievable expectations.
- Work closely with curriculum teachers to identify gaps in knowledge and skills and design effective intervention programmes to accelerate progress.
- Plan engaging, adaptive sessions tailored to individual needs to help students thrive
- Align sessions with school curriculum plans and schemes of work where appropriate
- Use diagnostic tools and both formative and summative assessments to monitor progress, adjust plans, and report outcomes to teachers and senior leaders
- Support students’ successful reintegration into mainstream lessons
- Record attendance in line with school policy
- Maintain a positive learning environment with strong behaviour for learning.
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing atmosphere that fosters success.
- Motivate and challenge pupils to raise aspirations and achieve their potential
- Act as a positive role model at all times
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.
What we can offer you
- An opportunity to work with wonderful children and exceptional colleagues
- Membership of a pension scheme (optional)
- Free on-site parking
- The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
- The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
Further information about the job
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown on 01202486536 ex 3054 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies
The closing date for applications is Monday 23 February 2026 at 8am. However, we reserve the right to interview and/or appoint strong candidates before this, so we encourage you to apply early.
Commitment to safeguarding
We value diversity and inclusiveness. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities. We don't discriminate on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/nationality, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. We'll only consider people who can evidence their right to work in the UK. We're committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes to safeguard children. We undertake enhanced criminal records checks before appointment. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About The Grange School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 470 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Grange School website
- Email address
- recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
- Phone number
- 01202486536
At the Grange School, we are on a journey of rapid school improvement and we are committed to ensuring we provide the very best education for every one of our students.
We continue to be inspired by their talents, not only in lessons and learning but also in their community work, music, on the stage, the sports field and the many other extra-curricular activities in which our students not only participate but lead.
Arranging a visit to The Grange School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@twynhamlearning.com.
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