Job description
Job Title: English Tutor
Location: York and Surrounding areas, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Temporary, Supply, Part-time, Term Time only
Start Date: September 2026 or sooner
Salary Scale: £25 – £35 per hour (Depending on experience)
Empower learners to strengthen their English skills, build confidence, and achieve their academic goals through personalised support and engaging tuition!
GSL Education Hull branch are currently recruiting for a motivated, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic English Tutor to work within a supportive and inclusive post-16 educational setting in York.
We are seeking a passionate educator who is committed to helping learners improve their literacy skills and achieve success in their GCSE English studies. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with students who are resitting their GCSEs, delivering tailored one-to-one support that develops confidence, enhances communication skills, and promotes academic progress.
About the Role:
As an English Tutor, you will become part of a dedicated English and Mathematics team, providing personalised one-to-one tuition for learners preparing for their GCSE English resits. The successful candidate will use engaging teaching approaches, including mastery and scaffolding techniques, to help students overcome barriers to learning and develop the skills needed to succeed in English Language.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys supporting learners individually, adapting teaching strategies to meet different learning needs, and inspiring students to achieve their full potential.
Core Responsibilities of the English Tutor:
- Deliver engaging one-to-one GCSE English tuition tailored to individual learner needs
- Plan and prepare high-quality learning sessions that develop reading, writing, and communication skills
- Monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement
- Develop and adapt learning resources to enhance engagement and understanding
- Contribute to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning within the department
- Support learners in building confidence, resilience, and independent study skills
As the Ideal English Tutor, You Should Have:
- A degree or higher qualification in English or a related subject
- A recognised teaching qualification (Level 5 teaching qualifications accepted)
- Strong knowledge of the GCSE English curriculum
- Experience teaching, tutoring, or supporting English learners
- A passion for helping students develop confidence and achieve their potential
- Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
To Work with GSL Education, You Must:
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Provide an up-to-date CV with relevant reference information covering the last 2 years
- Have recent experience working within an educational setting
- Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one
If you are a dedicated English Tutor looking to make a meaningful difference to learners in York, we welcome your application.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
For more information or to register your interest in ‘English Tutor’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout York.