English Tutor

Blenheim High School, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9BH

23 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 January 2025

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject: English
Working pattern: Part time: Part time Casual
Contract type: Permanent
Hourly rate: £35.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Purpose

To ensure that all students being supported make maximum progress.
To deliver small group tutoring sessions to 1:1 or groups of 2-4 students at a time.
To support students from years 7-11 at both Key Stages 3 and 4.
To deliver tutoring sessions during the school day and as part of the extended day from 3:30 p.m.
To follow department and whole school guidelines with regards to the tutoring sessions and how they run.
To ensure tutoring sessions are well planned and engaging for students within the sessions.
To communicate effectively with the Assistant Headteacher- Inclusion and DSL and Assistant Headteacher- Head of English to ascertain what content needs to be covered and feedback on student progress from your sessions.
To reinforce consistently the school’s 10 school uniform non-negotiables.

Safeguarding

To be familiar with school policies, in particular safeguarding procedures, and promote the welfare of children.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure potentially vulnerable students can succeed through differentiation and stimulating session delivery.
Deliver small group tutoring sessions to students at Key Stage 4.
Monitor student data and use it to inform practice.
Ensure school uniform is worn correctly.
Promote positive attitudes to learning and behaviour for learning with vulnerable students.
Uphold and promote the values and ethos of the school.

Person Specification

A willingness to embrace a growth mindset.
A commitment to helping students improve their Cultural Capital so that their chances of success in the world are improved.
A motivated individual who can inspire.
A team player putting students first and working with colleagues efficiently and effectively; recognising the ‘greater good’ and playing a full part in #TeamBlenheim.
A genuine interest and enjoyment in working with students.
Relevant qualification at up to degree level.
Possess the ability to tutor English up to GCSE level.
Ability to demonstrate flexibility and tenacity.
Confident, assertive and able to thrive in a busy environment.
Ability to motivate pupils through a variety of methods, including competition, rewards, sanctions and the setting of SMART goals.
Ability to successfully encourage students to achieve their academic and recreational potential.
Commitment to provide a supporting and challenging environment for all students.

General

Demonstrate a keen interest in all aspects of school life.
To show solidarity by supporting school policy, and the Leadership team, publicly.

What the school offers its staff

Blenheim is a dynamic, exciting and supportive environment in which to work. The school opened in September 1997 with one year group and has grown to its current size of 1337 students on roll including over 200 in the Sixth Form. Blenheim is a mixed comprehensive and our reputation in the community is excellent. In 2019, Blenheim was characterised as a ‘good’ school following a Section 5 Ofsted inspection. Ofsted commented that the school had excellent capacity to continue improving. Blenheim converted to Academy Status in March 2012 and has developed many community and primary school links. Blenheim is a well–resourced school and is fortunate to have outstanding facilities. Together with a very supportive and well qualified governing body the school has invested significantly in several areas, not least in the appointment of high-quality practitioners and on-site infrastructure. Visitors often comment on the calm, purposeful learning environment that pervades. Blenheim sets high standards in terms of uniform with several ‘non-negotiables’ and there are strict expectations regarding behaviour and conduct, both in and out of the classroom. Ofsted described Blenheim as ‘calm, orderly and purposeful’ and our students as ‘respectful, kind and courteous’, which is what those of us who work at Blenheim see every day. As Blenheim students prepare to take up their place in society they are actively encouraged to become independent learners. Part of this process involves the integration of iPads across the curriculum; all teachers and 98% of students own one. Technological evolution is inevitable and this approach is key to ensuring that students develop attributes that will allow them to adapt in a rapidly changing world. The iPad complements daily teaching and allows students to easily access a multitude of interactive and innovative resources both in and away fromschool.

Commitment to safeguarding

Blenheim High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy along with our Equality policy can be found below. All successful candidates will be subject to DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.