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 [email protected]
How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: [email protected]
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.
Further Information
Twynham School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines.
The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.
This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ's guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Twynham School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
About Us
Not Specified