Secondary English Tutor

Job Title:

Secondary English Tutor

Location:

Wirral

Hours:

5-15 hours per week

Start Date:

October 2026
Duration:
Ongoing

Prospero Teaching is seeking an enthusiastic English Tutor to provide tailored academic support to secondary-aged learners who need help strengthening their literacy skills and making progress in English.

You will deliver engaging one-to-one sessions designed around each learner's abilities, helping them improve their written work, comprehension and confidence in preparation for school assessments and GCSE examinations where appropriate.

• Deliver personalised English tuition at KS3 and GCSE level, as appropriate
• Support reading comprehension, spelling, grammar and written expression
• Develop examination technique and analytical skills
• Identify learning gaps and set achievable targets
• Adapt resources and teaching methods to suit individual learners

• QTS, PGCE or equivalent relevant qualification desirable
• Strong English Language and English Literature subject knowledge
• Previous teaching or tutoring experience
• Experience supporting learners who require additional academic support
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain the required clearance
• Two professional references

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business and education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.