English Teaching and Learning Support Tutor

Burton and South Derbyshire College; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 24,000 - GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is looking for an English Teaching and Learning Support Tutor to provide dedicated support for learners ranging from Functional Skills to GCSE levels. This full-time position is based in Burton upon Trent, offering competitive salary and benefits. The role involves one-to-one sessions, assessing learners' work, and resource planning. Suitable candidates should be passionate about English and ideally possess Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths. Applications are welcome until the closing date of February 27th, 2026.

Benefits

Generous pension schemes

Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Flexible working policies

On-site nursery

Free annual eye tests

Access to an onsite gym

Discounted health cash plan

Qualifications

• Support learners with all levels of English from Functional Skills to GCSE.
• Conduct one-to-one sessions with learners.
• Communicate with learners on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Teach English and provide support to students.
• Plan and prepare resources for lessons.
• Assess learners' progress.

Skills

Passion for English

Ability to assess work

Resource planning

Education

Level 2 English and Maths (qualified or willing)

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English Teaching and Learning Support Tutor, Term Time

English Teaching and Learning Support Tutor
Full time, 37 hours per week
Term Time, 40 weeks per annum
£27,744 pro rata (£24,515 per annum)
Burton on Trent, Town Centre Campus

Who are we looking for?

Burton and South Derbyshire College are looking for someone with a passion for English to join our friendly team. Your role would be to support our learners with all levels of English from Functional Skills to GCSE.

Duties will include one-to-one sessions with learners, assessing work and communicating with learners on a day to day basis, resource planning and an ability to teach would be desirable.

Applicants should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths. Evidence of qualifications is required.

Why come and work for us?

Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:

• Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
• Generous holiday plans
• Salary sacrifice holiday purchase scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working policies
• Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
• On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free annual eye tests
• Access to our onsite gym
• Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon
• Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme
• Discounted health cash plan

Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values. We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.

The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.

The closing date

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Friday 27th February 2026. Please see our “Work For Us” page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application. Please note late applications are not acceptable.