Job title: English Tutor
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: Support
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Southwark
Job published: 23-12-2025
Job ID: 113904

Job Description

English Tutor | Southwark | January Start

 

Would you like to support pupils in developing strong reading, writing and communication skills while gaining school-based experience?

 

Role: English Tutor

Location: Southwark, South London

Pay: £444 – £513 per week (inclusive of holiday pay)

Contract: Full-time, January start, 1-year contract (extension possible)

Visa: No visa sponsorship

This English Tutor position is ideal for a graduate interested in education, literacy or teaching.

 

English Tutor | The Role:

  • Providing targeted English support to GCSE and A-Level students.
  • Assisting pupils with reading comprehension, essay writing and exam preparation.
  • Supporting students on a one-to-one basis and in small intervention groups.
  • Helping pupils build confidence in spoken and written English.
  • Working closely with English teachers to support classroom learning.

 

English Tutor | Person Specification:

  • A 1:1 or 2:1 degree in English or a related subject.
  • A strong grasp of English Language and/or Literature.
  • The ability to explain ideas clearly and adapt to different learners.
  • A calm, supportive and reliable approach.

 

English Tutor | What’s On Offer:

  • Experience in a well-organised secondary school.
  • Ongoing support and mentoring from teaching staff.
  • Insight into the day-to-day workings of an English department.
  • A strong foundation for future teacher training.

 

Ribbons & Reeves specialise in placing graduates into long-term school roles across London. Visit our website and search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’ for similar vacancies.

 

English Tutor | Southwark | January Start