About this role
One to One English Tutor
Salary: £33.23 per hour Contract: Casual Start Date: September 2026
Are you passionate about inspiring young people through English? Do you want to support a high performing English faculty in a successful and high achieving school? If so, Whickham School would love to hear from you.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an ambitious, collaborative and successful tutoring programme. The ideal candidate(s) will have the ability to teach creatively, adapting to the needs of each learner and must have good core subject knowledge. You must be open minded / non-judgemental and have the ability to build a rapport quickly in order to achieve the best results.
What makes Whickham School special?
Whilst we are a high-performing school (Progress 8 of +0.26 in 2024 and 81% achieving grade 4+ in English and maths in 2025), we are about much more than our academic performance. We are a community that values all of our stakeholders, recognising that our staff make the difference for our pupils. We therefore invest in our staff in a number of ways.
Who you are:
You are an enthusiastic and engaging English teacher who:
Holds QTS (or will do by September 2026)
Can teach confidently across KS3-KS4
Understands that great teaching is about relationships, high expectations, and relentless focus on progress
Is a team player prepared to contribute to the wider aspects of teaching at Whickham
This role would be particularly suited to those who wish to have a degree of flexibility in their working arrangements. Currently tutoring takes place in school and over MS Teams during the afternoons and evenings. There may be an opportunity for some tuition to take place during the school day.
Ready to take the next step?
Want to see it for yourself? We actively encourage visits. Contact Simon Berry at [email protected] to arrange a time that works for you.
Application deadline: 9am on Tuesday 7th July 2026Submit to: [email protected] forms: Download from Whickham School website where you will also find further details about the school and role.
Whickham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding.
What happens next?
Download the full job description and person specification from our website
Visit us (optional but recommended) – see our facility and meet the team
Complete your application – tell us why you're the person to take teaching and learning to the next level
Submit by 9am on 7th July 2026
Interviews - week commencing 13th July 2026
Questions? Contact Simon Berry at [email protected]