English Tutor

The successful candidate must, by the start of the position, have the right to work and register as a self-employed worker in the UK.

About us

Proudly Northern, we're a not-for-profit charity transforming young lives through subsidised, high-quality tutoring. We champion educational equity, ensuring support reaches those who need it most, regardless of postcode or background.

Specialising in impactful SATs and GCSE tutoring in core subjects (English, maths, science), we collaborate with schools, colleges, and Alternative Provision providers throughout Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, Merseyside, and Tees Valley. We are particularly committed to supporting young people in Alternative Provision and children in care.

About the role

As an English tutor, you’ll plan and deliver tuition for small groups of up to four pupils (occasionally up to six), building meaningful relationships over the course of a typical 15-hour assignment. Sessions take place strictly during the school day, so you’ll need to be available on weekdays between 8am and 4pm. We don’t currently offer after-school, evening or weekend hours.

This is a self-employed role. You’ll be working directly with children and young people in schools, which means this is a regulated activity under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. Full details of what this means for you are set out in the safeguarding section below.

The kind of tutor we’re looking for

We’ve built our expectations around three competencies that describe what great tutoring looks like in practice. You don’t need to arrive as the finished article. We invest heavily in training and development. But we do need to see the foundations from the start.

• The Expert: You care about your subject and want to get better at teaching it. You explain things clearly, adapt when something isn't landing, and hold yourself to a high standard.
• The Professional: You show up on time, prepared, and ready to give your best. You understand that for the young people you work with, reliability and attention to detail matter just as much as what happens in the session.
• The Relationship Builder: You see your pupils as individuals, believe every young person can make progress, and bring warmth and energy while respecting professional boundaries.

What you’ll do

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured English sessions tailored to your pupils’ needs.
• Build trusting, boundaried relationships with the young people you work with over a sustained period of up to 15 school weeks.
• Track pupil progress and complete session reports and registers accurately and on time.
• Follow school safeguarding policies and Tutor Trust’s own safeguarding procedures.
• Communicate proactively with your coordinator and the schools you’re placed in.
• Attend all required training, including safeguarding training, before you begin tutoring.
• Reflect on your practice and act on feedback to keep improving.
• Contribute to Tutor Trust’s development by providing regular feedback and suggesting programme improvements.

What we’re offering

• Competitive pay: £20 per hour for planning and delivering tuition.
• Comprehensive training: Our tutor training programme is delivered online through a mix of self-led and group sessions, requiring approximately 10 to 15 hours over three weeks. Please note that tutors are not paid separately for completing this initial training.
• Ongoing support: A dedicated coordinator supports you throughout your placements.
• Flexible self-employment: Fit tuition around your existing commitments.
• Real impact: Contribute directly to educational equity in the North of England. You’ll see the difference you make, session by session.

What you’ll need

We value potential, passion for education, and the ability to connect with young people. We welcome applicants with strong critical thinking, communication skills and enthusiasm for their subject.

• Aged 18 or over and not currently undertaking sixth form, college, or equivalent.
• A genuine passion for education and a belief in educational equity for all young people.
• Availability for tutoring during the school day (Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm).
• Demonstrable skills and knowledge equivalent to a grade 6 in…