English Tutor KS4

Home School Tutoring Wiltshire is an established tuition business with a strong reputation for high standards, meaningful pupil relationships and a genuine commitment to safeguarding. We are seeking a self-employed English Tutor to work with Key Stage 4 pupils in Warminster. This is a face to face, in person role of up to 10 hours per week, depending on your availability. You will give structured, individualised English tuition to pupils who need extra support to engage positively with education and work towards their GCSE. Many sessions take place within schools, working alongside school staff, while others are delivered in other local settings. Many of our pupils find mainstream education difficult. Some are anxious, some have become disengaged, and some haven't had a positive experience of learning for a long time. We're looking for someone who can meet them where they are and help them build success step by step. Hours: Up to 10 hours per week, depending on your availability. Days and times are negotiable within school hours. Please tell us your availability when you apply. All sessions are delivered in person in Warminster, many of them on school sites. Plan and deliver engaging GCSE English sessions tailored to each pupil's level, needs and interests Assess each pupil's starting point and identify gaps in their knowledge Prepare pupils for GCSE assessments, including exam technique and confidence-building Provide calm, consistent support for pupils with SEND/SEMH needs Encourage positive routines, confidence and motivation Work constructively with school staff, including SENCOs and pastoral teams, and follow each school's site, behaviour and safeguarding procedures Record sessions and progress accurately and on time Maintain professional boundaries and follow safeguarding procedures Communicate effectively with the Area Director and wider AP team Essential Qualities The ability to engage pupils who are reluctant or struggling to engage, building trust patiently and without pressure Experience of working with anxious pupils, including knowing when to adapt, slow down or change approach A calm, warm and non-judgemental manner, particularly with pupils who have lost confidence in reading or writing Flexibility and creativity: making English feel relevant and achievable Resilience and consistency, especially when progress is slow or uneven The ability to celebrate small wins and help pupils recognise their own progress A professional, cooperative approach when working within a school environment Applicants MUST: Be confident teaching English to GCSE level, including English Language and English Literature Be familiar with GCSE English specifications and assessment requirements Be SEN and SEMH informed Have experience supporting secondary-age pupils Be comfortable working within school settings and alongside school staff Have a current Enhanced DBS (or be willing to obtain one) Be prepared to deliver in person, face to face support Provide professional references and safeguarding documentation Be reliable, consistent and confident working independently Follow Local Authority and school safeguarding processes Preferred Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in English. This is desirable but not essential, and we welcome applications from experienced tutors with a strong English background. Experience of teaching GCSE English Experience supporting complex learning and behavioural needs 2 years' teaching or tutoring experience A full driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred, but not essential) Meaningful work supporting pupils who need individualised intervention Up to 10 hours per week, to suit your availability Support from a local Area Director A professional, well organised tutoring and AP support community Flexible hours within the school day £40.00 per hour If you are an experienced English teacher or tutor with a calm, supportive approach and availability in Warminster, we would welcome your application to support pupils working towards GCSE English. Safeguarding Home-School Tutoring Wiltshire is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our self-employed tutors and contractors to share this commitment. As a trusted provider of education services, we strictly adhere to safer recruitment practices to ensure the safety of our students and to provide rigorous vetting assurances to our commissioning schools and parents. This role involves regular one-to-one contact with young people and constitutes regulated activity with children. All successful applicants will be subject to a stringent safer recruitment process. We make it categorically clear that comprehensive pre-appointment safeguarding checks will be undertaken before you are allowed to commence tutoring. This will include identity and professional qualification checks, as well as obtaining an Enhanced DBS certificate (which will include a check of the children's barred list, as the role involves engaging in regulated activity with children). Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 Please note that this tutoring post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Therefore, all prospective candidates will be required to declare relevant criminal history. However, the amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, amended in 2013 and 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected'. This means they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, we cannot take them into account during the selection process. For further information on which convictions must be declared during your application, please refer to the Ministry of Justice's guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, as well as the DBS filtering guide. TPBN1_UKTJ