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One to One English Tutor

Whickham School · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Gateshead

Job description

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 berryswst@whickhamschool.org to arrange a time that works for you.

Application deadline: 9am on Tuesday 7th July 2026Submit to: recruitment@whickhamschool.orgApplication 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 berryswst@whickhamschool.org

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    About this school

    Whickham School

    Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18

    Not rated
    Pupils
    1,721
    Avg teacher salary
    £52,871
    Pupil:teacher ratio
    18.3:1
    Academy trust
    WHICKHAM SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE

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

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    Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, NE16 5AR

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    Salary
    33.23
    Contract
    Permanent
    Working pattern
    Part time
    Posted
    24 June 2026
    Closing date
    7 July 2026

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