Academic Tutor for English Lang/lit

**Background**:
Maximize Education is a daytime alternative education provision and evening tuition centre on Newgate Street in Morpeth, with a passion for nurturing knowledge and maximising success. We provide 1:1 teaching during the school day (between 9 and 4) for students in KS3-KS5 who are out of mainstream education for a variety of reasons. We are currently registered as Alternative Provision and work closely with Northumberland County Council to reintegrate disengaged pupils throughout the area.

**About Maximize Education Ltd**:
**Culture**:
At Maximize, we believe in creating a safe, relaxed, familial, and productive environment where pupils of varying backgrounds, abilities and needs can work 1:1 with staff committed to providing tailored, bespoke sessions. We are a close-knit team, and our current project means we are looking to recruit tutors, teachers and teaching assistants to join the expansion of our centre. Supported by an on-site Designated Safeguarding Lead, our staff follow the English National Curriculum and prepare students for GCSE examinations, as well as Functional Skills and other independent qualifications, to help them achieve their potential. We have historically provided excellent and rewarding work experience and employment opportunities to university graduates and students, particularly with an interest in teaching/education/EYFS/educational psychology as a career.

**Job description**:
**Responsibilities**
- Organize individual tutorials in line with National Curriculum and examination board specifications.
- Prepare materials and activities
- Assign homework and interesting exercises
- Identify students with special requirements and create individualized plans
- Determine exam and assignment grades
- Provide feedback based on workload and tutorial assessment
- Keep a record of students’ progression
- Manage tutorial crises and resolve conflict
- Maintain records for reporting to educational coordinators
- Collaborate with teaching staff and administrators to foster a good student experience Requirements and skills
- Previous experience as an English teacher
- Knowledge of various teaching methods
- Deep understanding of the national curriculum and English language requirements
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills
- A patient and resilient personality
- Dedication to students and education
- BSc/BA in English Language or English Literature; MSc is a plus

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 per week

**Salary**: £15.00-£20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexitime

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Morpeth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- education: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- QTS (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Academic Tutor for English Lang/Lit