Pay: £17.00–£25.00 per hour
Job type: Part-time / Self-employed
Location: Manchester North & City Centre. In person, with some online opportunities potentially available
Job description:
Choice Home Tutoring Manchester North & City Centre is looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable GCSE English Tutor to join our growing team of tutors.
We are particularly interested in hearing from tutors with strong knowledge of GCSE English Language and/or English Literature who can help students develop their confidence, subject knowledge and exam technique.
This is a flexible, self-employed tutoring role. Tuition is generally delivered on a one-to-one basis in students’ homes, with some opportunities for online tuition. Tutors can choose opportunities that fit around their existing work, studies and other commitments.
The role
You may be supporting students who need to strengthen their core English skills, improve their confidence, prepare for GCSE examinations or work towards a particular target grade.
Responsibilities may include:
- Delivering engaging and personalised GCSE English Language and/or Literature tuition.
- Assessing students’ strengths and areas for development and adapting sessions accordingly.
- Supporting students with reading comprehension, analytical writing, vocabulary, grammar and written communication.
- Teaching effective approaches to GCSE exam questions, including planning, timing and exam technique.
- Supporting students with essay structure, analysis of texts and use of evidence where appropriate.
- Using past papers, mark schemes and other relevant resources to prepare students for examinations.
- Helping students identify and address gaps in knowledge and understanding.
- Building students’ confidence and encouraging independent learning.
- Providing constructive feedback on progress.
- Adapting teaching approaches for students with different abilities and learning needs.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has strong knowledge of GCSE English Language and/or English Literature.
- Has experience teaching or tutoring secondary-aged students.
- Understands how to support students preparing for GCSE examinations.
- Can explain concepts clearly and adapt their teaching to individual learners.
- Is patient, encouraging, reliable and professional.
- Is confident working independently with students and communicating appropriately with parents/carers.
- Can travel to students within Manchester North and/or Manchester City Centre for face-to-face tuition.
Experience working with students with SEND or additional learning needs would be particularly welcomed.
Knowledge of current GCSE examination boards such as AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR or Eduqas would also be advantageous.
Qualified teachers, experienced tutors, teaching assistants, education professionals and graduates with strong relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
Why join Choice Home Tutoring?
Choice Home Tutoring has been supporting children and families since 2010. Our aim is not simply to improve academic attainment, but to provide personalised tuition that helps young people develop confidence and rediscover enjoyment in learning.
Tutors joining our Manchester North & City Centre team benefit from:
- Flexible tutoring opportunities to fit around your existing commitments.
- The ability to choose suitable students and locations.
- One-to-one and potential small-group tutoring opportunities.
- Support and guidance from the local franchise.
- Access to tutor training and guidance on delivering high-quality sessions.
- Opportunities to work with students across Manchester North and City Centre.
- Regular opportunities as our local student base continues to grow.
Safeguarding
As this role involves working with children and young people, successful applicants will be required to complete our safer recruitment and onboarding process, including an Enhanced DBS check, references and safeguarding requirements.
How to apply
Please apply with your CV and include a short introduction covering:
- The subjects and levels you are confident tutoring.
- Your experience teaching or tutoring GCSE English.
- Whether you specialise in English Language, English Literature or both.
- Your general weekly availability.
- The area of Manchester you are based in and how far you are willing to travel for face-to-face tuition.
Pay: £17.00–£25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person and online
Pay: £17.00-£25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 1.0 – 30.0 per week
Work Location: In person
