About this role
Job Title: English Tutor
E-ACT The Oldham Academy North | Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, Mastery
E-ACT The Oldham Academy North is a dynamic and inclusive 11-16 secondary academy located in Oldham. Rooted in our core values of Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, and Mastery, we committed to fostering an environment where students thrive academically, personally, and socially.
We hold ourselves to high expectations, challenging our students to excel in all areas of their education. Beyond academic excellence, we inspire and empower them to become ambassadors for their community, instilling a sense of responsibility and pride in their role as contributors to the greater whole.
Join us on this journey of education, growth, and community engagement, where we value Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, and Mastery are at every step.
Want to make a difference to young people?
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?
Are you passionate about English and committed to helping young people achieve their full potential?
The Oldham Academy North is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated English Tutor to provide targeted academic support and intervention for students across Key Stages 3 and 4. Working with individuals and small groups, you will help students improve their attainment, confidence and engagement in English while supporting their preparation for assessments and GCSE examinations.
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality tuition, plan tailored intervention programmes, monitor student progress and work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to ensure every learner receives the support they need to succeed.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with strong subject knowledge and a passion for education to make a real difference to students' outcomes and aspirations. If you share the values of thinking big, doing the right thing and showing team spirit, we would love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities:
Deliver high-quality one-to-one and small-group English tuition to support student progress and attainment.Plan and deliver targeted intervention programmes tailored to individual learning needs.Monitor, assess and record student progress, adapting support to maximise outcomes.Support students preparing for internal assessments, GCSE examinations and other relevant qualifications.Work closely with English teachers and pastoral staff to identify and support students requiring additional interventionPay range: SCP12-17 - £25,982.89 - £28,185.21 - FTE: £29,542.00 - £32,046.00 - 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Qualifications and Skills:
Degree in English or a related subject, or an equivalent qualification.Experience of supporting young people and delivering targeted interventions in an educational setting.Strong knowledge of effective English teaching, learning and tutoring strategies.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain concepts clearly to students of varying abilities.Ability to motivate and inspire students, building confidence, resilience and independent learning skillsWhat are we about?
Join a trust that is going places!
At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.
We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.
E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.
With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.
Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk
Benefits:
Financial and Lifestyle
We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.
Professional Growth and Development
We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.
Culture and Wellbeing
Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.
Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.
How to apply:
Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community