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Graduate Tutor – French or Science

Thornhill Academy · Sunderland · Sunderland

Job description

Graduate Tutor

Salary: Grade 6 (NJC scale points 13 - 17) - £26,045.81 - £27,800.48
Contract: Permanent
Start date: 2-year fixed term contract

Are you a graduate in Science or French/MFL looking to gain valuable experience in education? Are you passionate about helping young people achieve their potential and considering a future career in teaching?

Thornhill Academy is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Graduate Tutor to provide targeted academic support to students through small-group and one-to-one intervention sessions. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, gain classroom experience and make a real difference to students' progress and confidence.

About the Role

As a Graduate Tutor, you will:

  • Deliver engaging intervention sessions in French or Science
  • Support students to close learning gaps and improve outcomes
  • Work with both secondary students and local primary schools
  • Monitor and track student progress
  • Work closely with teachers and curriculum leaders
  • Help create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment

What We're Looking For

We are seeking someone who:

  • Holds, or is currently studying towards, a degree in Science or French/MFL
  • Has GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above
  • Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Is organised, reliable and enthusiastic
  • Is passionate about supporting young people to succeed
  • Has an interest in pursuing a career in education or teaching

Why Join Thornhill Academy?

At Thornhill Academy, we are committed to providing the highest-quality education and opportunities for our students. As part of Consilium Academies, you'll benefit from a supportive working environment, excellent professional development opportunities and the chance to be part of an academy that is continuing to improve and grow.

This role is ideal for graduates looking to gain hands-on experience before progressing into teaching or other education-related careers.

Join us and help inspire the next generation while building your own future in education.

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Thornhill Academy please contact glenda.wood@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is 9.00, Friday 26th July 2026

Interviews will take place on a date to be arranged

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.

Benefits

Grade 6 (NJC scale points 13 – 17) - £26,045.81 - £27,800.48

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About this school

Thornhill Academy

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Good
Pupils
564
Avg teacher salary
£48,762
Pupil:teacher ratio
16.2:1
Academy trust
CONSILIUM ACADEMIES

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Sunderland, Sunderland, SR2 7NA

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Salary
Grade 6 (NJC scale points 13 – 17) - £26,045.81 - £27,800.48
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
11 June 2026
Closing date
26 June 2026

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