Reading Tutor

The Laurel Academy, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 9SD

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  11 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Part time: Zero hour contract
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: £25 Unqualified, £35 Qualified

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Laurel Academy are looking to appoint a One to One Reading Tutor to join our academy in September on a casual as and when required basis.

Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.

What the school offers its staff

Here at The Laurel Academy, we have been on a journey that has seen the school recently judged as Good by Ofsted. They recognised the hard work and effort that goes into making this school a successful and caring place of learning that meets the needs of its pupils and its community.

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 are not accepted.

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.

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About The Laurel Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 705 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Laurel Academy website
• Email address: info@laurelacademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 01709 302244
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-laurel-academy

The Laurel Academy is an 11 -16 Academy of 720 pupils serving the town of Mexborough and its surrounding area. The Laurel has a rich history within the town since it was established in 1904 and has numerous notable alumni including Poet Laureate Ted Hughes. Mexborough is an ex mining town with a strong sense of community and some wonderful pupils. People who visit the Academy always comment on the excellent behaviour and conduct of the pupils and the welcoming ethos of the Academy. The Laurel is a great place to work where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people.

Arranging a visit to The Laurel Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@laurelacademy.org.uk.

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