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English Tutor
Salary
For qualified teachers from £27,734.40 to £32,106.24
Hours
36 hours per week
Duration
39 Weeks (term time only)
Job Description
The post holder will have teaching responsibility for groups of learners within a range of courses, for example, Functional Skills/GCSE/Award; with expected requirements for planning, delivery, and assessment.
To learn more about the area of the Charity you would be working in, please watch this short video - Queen Alexandra College
£27,734.40 - £39,363.84 p.a. within a banded pay scale, comprising 3 levels (Q1, Q2, Q3). Level is determined by job role requirements/the enclosed criteria. The majority of posts at QAC will commence at Q1 (£27,734.40 – £32,106.24 p.a) with the opportunity for further progression based on College requirements and individual development.
Application Details
- Application Deadline: August 19, 2026
- Department: Teaching
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Location: Harborne, Birmingham, UK
- Workplace Type: Onsite
- Compensation: £27,734 - £32,106 / year
- Reporting To: Programme Lead
Key Responsibilities & Safeguarding
- Promote the aims and ethos of the College both within the teaching and learning context and within the corporate life of the College.
- Contribute to the development of a curriculum which is appropriate to learner needs and conforms to the requirements of examination boards and funding agencies.
- Manage the curriculum through preparation, research, liaison with colleagues and relevant agencies, and management of resources & awarding body requirements.
- Deliver, plan, and assess the curriculum in an innovative, responsible, and flexible manner using a highly individualized approach in collaboration with the English Lead.
- Plan, assess, and record the individual achievements of each learner against agreed plans and targets.
- Deliver quality teaching and learning in line with professional standards and tailored to individual learner needs grounded in an informed understanding of their EHCP, and other assessments.
- Evaluate the quality and success of the curriculum and implement curriculum quality improvement plans.
- Participate in the pastoral welfare of learners.
- Participate in staff training and development within the requirements of the College's programmes and priorities.
- The post-holder will be expected to become familiar with the technological support available to students with visual impairment and other learning difficulties.
- Engage in any individual or collaborative research and consultative work agreed by senior management as relevant to the area of work.
- Contribute on an occasional and voluntary basis to the corporate life of the College.
- Perform such other duties as are commensurate with the status and nature of the post.
Posts at Q2/3 will also undertake the Core Responsibilities above, but in addition will have wider responsibilities in respect of Departmental Curriculum Area Contribution (Q2) or Whole College Improvement (Q3).
Application Process
Please take the time to review the job description attached. Please upload a CV/Resume* with details of your full employment history (since leaving school, including education, employment, and voluntary work) including reasons for any gaps in employment. This should also include a statement of the personal qualities and experience you believe are relevant to your suitability for the post and how this meets the job description and person specification requirements. Your CV/Resume* will be re-produced in a standard format by the system (without personal identifiers) to assist us in our anonymised shortlisting process.
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Safeguarding Commitments
As part of our commitment to safeguarding, and in line with updated guidance published in September 2026, we will carry out an online search of all shortlisted candidates. This search may enable us to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and publicly available for review online, which we may wish to explore with you in further detail during the interview process. As part of your application, we have asked you to provide the account names, usernames, and/or handles for any social media platform that you use, as well as the names of any websites that you own, post on, or contribute to. A Google search will also be conducted. These checks will only be conducted if you are shortlisted for interview. Please see our safer recruitment and selection policy for further information.
Under Section 7 of SVGA 2006, it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The College's Safeguarding Policies are available here.
We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All required pre-employment checks will be undertaken, and offers of employment are subject to satisfactory outcomes. These include an enhanced DBS check with Children & Adult’s Barred List information, identity checks, online checks, and verification of professional qualifications and references. Further details are available in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
- Hold a degree qualification at grade 2.2 minimum
- To hold a minimum Level 5 in a teaching qualification
- To hold literacy and numeracy qualifications Level 2
- Must have excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
- Have good IT skills, including word processing and spreadsheet packages
- Have excellent written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail
- Manage workload confidently and adhere to deadlines
- To have previous experience of the planning, delivery, tracking, review, and evaluation of teaching and learning of entry level up to level 2 programmes
- To have previous experience of SEN learners with moderate to severe learning difficulties and be able to provide the associated curriculum, approaches, and strategies.
- To have previous experience of small steps, individualized approaches to curriculum and differentiation of materials and concepts and the tracking & review of achievements
- To have previous experience of learners who have difficulties with emotional regulation
- To have a positive approach to managing the behaviour of learners with moderate to severe learning difficulties
- To be flexible, able to contribute to a wide range of learning situations, and integrate ICT into their work
- To be able to contribute effectively and professionally within a teamwork environment
- To demonstrate awareness of a wide range of learning environments and of different training and learning strategies
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For further information on the person specification, please read the job description attached.
Benefits
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of students with special educational needs? Do you thrive in an inclusive and supportive academic environment?
If so, we want YOU to join our team. QAC has dealt with a period of swift growth and academic improvement, and this is your opportunity to become part of a vibrant College that is moving forward and making a real difference to the lives and futures of our students.
Queen Alexandra Charity offers you the chance to have a positive impact as you join a committed group of colleagues in ensuring that all students achieve their aims and aspirations. We are dedicated to providing exceptional education and support to students with diverse learning needs and life experiences. Our specialist setting fosters an inclusive community where every student is valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.
QAC offers a vibrant, varied, and enriching educational experience for both residential and day students. Our curriculum aims to maximize adult life, independence, and work opportunities for all students. Class sizes are designed to meet specific needs, and support levels are high.
Joining our supportive team, you will have the opportunity to:
- Work closely with students with SEN to achieve their goals
- Make a difference to the educational experience of young people
- Be a voice for students and staff in specialist education
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, promoting academic growth, self-development, and self-confidence
- Develop your own skills, aspirations, and progress your career.
Our benefits include;
- Schedule 1 Benefits (reviewed annually and/or as appropriate)
- Access to on-site car parking
- Use of QAC Fitness Centre (subject to opening hours)
- Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Helpline (BHSF)
- Access to Education Support Free Helpline for Teachers & Education Staff
- QAC Mental Health First Aiders & activities to support health and wellbeing
- BHSF Benefits Package including Healthcare Plans, discounted shopping/services
- Annual Flu vaccination/voucher
- Access to other benefit/discount schemes (which may be subject to charge) e.g. Blue Light Card, TOTUM (NUS), Charity Worker Discounts, Discounts for Teachers
- Dell Advantage programme - a free programme that offers savings to students, parents, and all staff at QAC - up to 20% off. https://www.dell.com/en-uk/lp/dell-advantage
- Health and Wellbeing Services (Occupational Health/Counselling)
- Free Tea/Coffee and Staff Room facilities
- Dining Room facilities with hot/cold food (free meal provided for those supporting students at mealtimes)
- Additional discretionary concessionary/closure days as part of leave entitlement (including closure over Christmas/New Year period)
- Reward and Recognition Policy – Living the Values Awards (team & individual) and long service
- Enhanced/Occupational paid leave e.g. maternity/paternity (subject to qualifying criteria)
- Occupational sick pay (based on length of service)
- On-site
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