2 Academic Tutors: 1 English and 1 Maths

2 Academic Tutors: 1 English and 1 Maths 

Required ASAP

Salary: £15:53 / hour

Contract: Casual contract: 15 – 25 hours per week according to need; term time only

The Chantry School is seeking two graduates of English or maths (or other highly numerate discipline) to join us as soon as possible. The school is based in rural West Worcestershire, but within easy reach of Worcester. We are a high achieving, over-subscribed, academy of 812 pupils rated outstanding by Ofsted. Our pupils are keen to learn and respond extremely well to high quality teaching. We are currently expanding our intake and will grow over the next 5 years to become a school of 875.

Purpose:

To provide pupils with either small group or 1:1 support in English and/or maths skills, knowledge, and application. The pupils will range from 11-15 years old. If successful, you will work closely with the class teachers to progress, boost and consolidate their achievement in English and maths. With guidance from subject specialists, you will, over time, be responsible for creating and planning and delivering relevant learning activities to improve pupils’ ability in a specifically identified subject skill. An additional aspect will also mentoring some pupils who have become disengaged with school, and are struggling to motivate themselves in lessons, as well as complete homework. Most of the tutoring will take place in school either during the school day, or after school.

Why you might apply for this job:

Are you an enthusiastic graduate eager to kick start your career in teaching? Would you relish the opportunity to earn while you learn in a diverse and dynamic learning environment? Perhaps you are looking to gain experience, confidence, and an insight into classroom culture to test the water in teaching?

Ideal candidate:

• A graduate in either English or Maths (or other highly numerate subject)
• Gained a 2:1 and above

• Experience of working with young people and/or empathy for young people.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent time management
• Excellent organisation skills
• Good IT skills
• Flexibility
• An enthusiastic personality with a passion for education

In return we can offer you:

• Training and support for the role
• A mentor to develop your skills in tutoring
• Gaining invaluable classroom experience transferable to many other professions                                                                                                                                                               
• Pupils who are keen to learn and want to achieve the highest standards, A fantastic community of parents and children who deserve the best
• The opportunity to work with colleagues who are highly skilled and passionate about their subject
• A school that is committed to trying to ensure a life/work balance

Applications must be submitted on a Chantry School application form, which can be obtained from the school website www.chantryschool.com

Interested candidates are welcome to contact the school for an informal discussion. Tel:  01886 887100,  e-mail : head@chantryschool.com

The Chantry School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Closing date: Noon Friday 27^th November 2020