Graduate Tutor of English


Company:	Harris Federation
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SE15 5DZ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	6 Oct 2026
Closing date:	5 Nov 2026

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Summary

About UsOur vision at Harris Academy Peckham is to ensure every child achieves excellence in all aspects of academy life. We have high aspirations, both in terms of academic standards and personal development, in order to prepare your child for the demands of the 21st century global workplace. We expect every child to excel, and will provide the necessary challenge and support to make this happen

In line with all Harris Academies, we ensure that we prepare engaging and innovative learning experiences for our students, within a disciplined context where good manners, smart uniform and mature conduct are expected from all. SummaryOur thriving academy is looking to appoint a dedicated and resourceful individual as a graduate Tutor in English. Main Areas of ResponsibilityYour responsibilities will include:

Delivering programmes of study to small groups of students in 1:1 setting

Ensuring students are given every opportunity to meet their examination and/or Liaising with parents regarding the attendance, progress and attitude of designated students

Maintaining records of students’ progress in relation to their examination targets

Completing relevant marking and providing feedback

Within a whole class setting, highlighting individual students' learning needs to the teacher and agreeing how they will be supported

Assisting the teacher in evaluating identified students’ progress through agreed assessment activities

Supporting identified students to engage with the learning objectives set for the lesson

Planning with teachers the role they will take in the lesson, preparing resources that meet the students’ needs and interests

Qualifications & ExperienceWe would like to hear from you if you have:

Relevant qualifications that help demonstrate evidence at A Level and undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in English

Excellent numeracy/literacy skills

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Rewards & BenefitsOur people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) for staff who work across the full year, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.Safeguarding NoticeThe Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.Equal OpportunitiesThe Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Next StepsIf you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

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