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Casual School Based Tutor (Secondary)
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Type of Position:Support staff - Zero hours/casual
School:The Grange School
Start Date:ASAP (subject to pre-start checks)
Closing Date: Mon 23 Feb 2026 at 8am
Start date
ASAP (subject to pre-start checks)
Contract type
Casual (zero hours)
Working hours
This is a zero-hours opportunity with no fixed working hours
Pay
£35 per hour (including holiday pay)
Location
The Grange School
Key Stages
Key Stage 3
Key Stage 4
Reports to
Senior Leader
Suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs)?
No
About The Post
We are looking to appoint a casual Tutor to join our fantastic learning support and pastoral team at The Grange School. We are looking for an experienced colleague who can plan and deliver intervention sessions in either English, Maths or Science.
This role is focused on supporting students individually or in small groups with pupils in Key Stages 3 and 4 to support their rapid progress in core subjects (English/Maths/Science). This work will likely include working with students who have Social, Emotional, Mental Health needs (SEMH) and/or special educational needs, learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
We are looking for someone who will relish the opportunity to:
Collaborate with school staff to identify students' barriers to learning and support rapid academic progress.
To work with children outside of the classroom to support their academic development.
Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.
The Grange School is an inclusive comprehensive school aged 11-19 serving families throughout Christchurch. We have a diverse range of learners, and we are recognised for our inclusivity.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
Deliver targeted English, Maths, and/or Science tutoring to selected pupils in a supportive learning environment, including those not following a standard timetable
Build positive, trusting relationships and set high, achievable expectations.
Work closely with curriculum teachers to identify gaps in knowledge and skills and design effective intervention programmes to accelerate progress.
Plan engaging, adaptive sessions tailored to individual needs to help students thrive
Align sessions with school curriculum plans and schemes of work where appropriate
Use diagnostic tools and both formative and summative assessments to monitor progress, adjust plans, and report outcomes to teachers and senior leaders
Support students' successful reintegration into mainstream lessons
Record attendance in line with school policy
Maintain a positive learning environment with strong behaviour for learning.
Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing atmosphere that fosters success.
Motivate and challenge pupils to raise aspirations and achieve their potential
Act as a positive role model at all times
Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.
What We Can Offer You
An opportunity to work with wonderful children and exceptional colleagues
Membership of a pension scheme (optional)
Free on-site parking
The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
Who We Are Looking For
We would love to hear from you if you:
Relevant English, Maths and or Science qualifications (Minimum pass in A-level Grade C, or equivalent)
Have experience of working with students with SEMH, SEND, or behaviour needs
enjoy working with and can relate to children in and out of the classroom
work with energy and enthusiasm
want the challenge of working in an educational environment
want to work with like-minded colleagues who believe in the power of education to transform lives
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:
Aim high
Keep improving
Don't leave anyone behind
See the bigger picture
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown on ex 3054 or email us at
How To Apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to:
Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here:
The closing date for applications is Monday 23 February 2026 at 8am. However, we reserve the right to interview and/or appoint strong candidates before this, so we encourage you to apply early.
Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
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