Teacher English

Plymouth Online Directory; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization in Plymouth is seeking a part-time English Tutor to teach young people aged 16-19 to GCSE standard. The role involves 9 hours of teaching per week, ideally on a self-employed basis. The candidate must have experience in teaching English and a relevant teaching qualification. Salary is £25 per hour for teaching and £13 for admin work. Applications are invited before the closing date of 11th February 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in teaching English to students aged 16-19.
• Comfortable working on a self-employed basis, though negotiation is open.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to engage young learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to young people aged 16-19 to GCSE standard.
• Prepare and deliver lesson plans effectively.
• Participate in the safeguarding process for young and vulnerable adults.

Skills

Experience in teaching English

Understanding of GCSE curriculum

Ability to work with young people

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

ENGLISH TUTOR (Part time 9 hours pw – (Monday/Thursday/Friday, 3 hours per day (1230-1530))

Start date: 20th April 2026

Salary: £25 per hour for teaching hours. £13 per hour for admin work

YMCA Plymouth Discovery College has a vacancy for an experienced English tutor to start on 20th April 2026. This role covers teaching young people aged 16-19 to GCSE standard.

This would preferably be on a self-employed basis but is open to negotiation.

Further information can be obtained from Head of College - Joe Stephenson at [e-mail]

Application is by on-line completion.

A full job description can be obtained from [e-mail]

Closing date: 11th February 2026

Working at YMCA Plymouth involves working alongside young people and vulnerable adults and we view our responsibility to safeguard them as a high priority. We will therefore undertake a rigid checking process prior to any employment being commenced.

It should be noted also that as part of a recruitment process a check is also made on social media of applicants.