Academic Tutor - Literacy
Manchester City Council
About The Role
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Part Time
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 1st April 2026
Salary: £29,064 - £32,061 per annum
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and knowledgeable part time Academic Tutor to join our supportive and ambitious team at CHS South.
As an Academic Tutor for Literacy, you will play a vital role in improving outcomes for students by delivering targeted programmes of learning to individuals and small groups. You will support students in overcoming barriers to learning, helping them develop the skills, confidence and independence they need to succeed.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and committed to raising standards through personalised academic support and high expectations.
As Academic Tutor will complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for planning, preparing and delivering agreed learning activities to identified groups of students.
You will:
- Deliver structured programmes of work in Literacy
- Support students who require additional help to overcome barriers to learning
- Assess, monitor and record student progress using school systems
- Provide high-quality feedback to students, teachers and parents
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with small groups of students to address key areas of learning
- Assess student needs and use specialist knowledge to support progress
- Plan, adapt and deliver learning activities aligned with departmental strategies
- Set high expectations and establish positive, productive relationships with students
- Promote inclusion, independence and self-reliance
- Monitor, assess and accurately record student achievement and progress
- Mark work and administer routine assessments and examinations
- Provide clear, objective feedback and reports to teachers and Curriculum Leaders
- Liaise with parents/carers and contribute to meetings regarding student progress
- Support behaviour management strategies and promote positive conduct
- Assist with educational visits and out-of-school learning activities
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety
About the Candidate
The Successful Candidate Will Have:
- A-Level qualification in English or equivalent or higher.
- Experience working with children or young people (education or voluntary sector desirable)
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage tasks within fixed timescales
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong IT skills
- The ability to adapt to challenging situations with professionalism and resilience
- Empathy and understanding of barriers to learning
- A commitment to inclusive education and equality of opportunity
- A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement
- A strong commitment to safeguarding and professional standards
About Us
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.
This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation
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