English Tutor

**English Tutor**

Passionate about educational equality? Get Paid, Get Trained, **Get Further.**

**Position**:English Tutor with Get Further.

**Location**:In-person at our partner locations in Birmingham
- Sandwell College, main campus B706AW and also based at B388QT.

**Hours**:0-20 hours per week until end of May 2025.

**Salary**: £18 an hour plus holiday pay.

**About Us**:
Get Further are an award-winning charity that supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds to develop the skills they need to progress onto higher-level courses, apprenticeships, and into the workplace. We deliver tailored tuition for GCSE and Functional Skills, offering valuable extra support to help students secure gateway qualifications.

**About the Role**:
As an English Tutor, you will support students in further education or completing an apprenticeship to develop the skills they need to pass gateway qualifications and unlock opportunities.

Our English Tutors deliver a bespoke curriculum, fully-resourced and designed by expert teachers, with no lesson planning or preparation needed. Our tutors do this through in-person, small-group sessions of 1-3 students. Sessions are 1-1.5-hour blocks, typically held within working hours Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm.

This is an exciting opportunity to have a direct impact on the life chances of students -helping them to improve their skills and achieve key qualifications that open doors for future study and work.

**About You**:
We're seeking individuals who believe in our mission and demonstrate:

- Passion for tackling educational inequality, with a clear understanding of the challenges faced by students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and engage students effectively.
- Resilience and professionalism, committed to consistently delivering high-quality tuition and supporting students to achieve their full potential.
- Insight and empathy into the challenges facing students today, able to build rapport and foster positive relationships with students and college staff.
- Aptitude for building and managing relationships, collaborating effectively with students and staff to support student progress and success.
- Commitment to living our organisational values of boldness, optimism, ambition, and tenacity, understanding the importance of embodying these values in every aspect of the role.

**Requirements**:

- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Minimum C grade in GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
- Relevant A-level or equivalent qualification at grade B or above.
- Must either have obtained a minimum of 2:2 undergraduate or postgraduate degree or be working towards one.
- Commitment to safeguarding and protecting student wellbeing.

**In Return**:

- £18 per hour of tuition delivered plus holiday pay.
- 2-20 working hours per week, at the same time each week, matched to your given availability.
- Resources provided for tuition sessions, with full training on how to deliver them effectively.
- Expert training and professional development opportunities to build teaching skills and other key transferable skills to further your career.
- Support and advice for pursuing a career in the further education and/or charity sector.
- Become part of our vibrant tutor community, with numerous opportunities for engagement and growth.

**How to Apply**:
**Join Us in Making a Difference.**

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Tutor, Maths Tutor, English Tutor, Teacher, Teaching, Teaching Assistant

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £18.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- No weekends

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 19/02/2025