GCSE English Teacher

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people? We're looking for a dynamic and dedicated GCSE English Tutor to join our team to support pupils in reaching their full potential. Whether it's delivering learning activities, boosting confidence, or creating a positive environment, you'll play a vital role in shaping young minds and lives every day.

If you're skilled, enthusiastic, adaptable, and ready to inspire—this is the opportunity for you! Are you ready for your next education career adventure?"
Background:
Strive for Education (Strive) was founded in 2020 by Andy and Sonja, originally set up as an Alternative Provision and subsequently registered as an Independent Specialist School.  In our Ofsted inspection we were graded ‘Good’, with ‘Outstanding’ behaviour and attitudes, see: Strive’s Ofsted Inspection Report
Strive provides education for those who do not attend mainstream school on a full-time basis or who have a specialist provision named in their Educational Healthcare plan (EHCP). Full details about Strive can be found using the following link   Strive is looking to expand staff capacity by employing an additional Outreach Worker. Strive seeks applications from applicants with integrity, imagination and energy for this exciting and unique role.
The school operates from several sites throughout Harrogate, this includes North Park Road (NPR) in Harrogate town centre, which was the original hub. In 2024 Strive opened the Vocational Centre in Hookstone Park, to offer practical, vocational qualifications alongside core academic and personal development courses. In 2025 Strive added capacity further by opening an additional site at Bishop Thornton, north of Harrogate.

In addition to the core subjects, this site has a focus on outdoor education, natural environment studies, small animals, bushcraft, horticulture, gardening, landscaping and life skills. Strive operates a highly successful Outreach Programme which covers educational provision cross all sites in Harrogate but also covers young people on-roll from the Leeds area.
This can be a challenging but rewarding environment, working with young people who may struggle to regulate their emotions dents will at times present challenging behaviours and staff must have the experience, confidence and emotional resilience to manage this.
Student Needs
All students will have some form of SEND needs. Most will either be categorised as Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) or Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). All will need extra support to access their work and help and guidance to manage emotions is often needed. Some students experience difficulties that regularly interfere with their social and learning development and have been directed to access specialist provision to receive this support.

Some students will find it difficult to work in core groups of 6 students with 2 adults.

Specific Duties :
1. Curriculum Adaptation & Differentiation

* Break down GCSE English content (Language and/or Literature) into accessible steps.

* Adapt texts, tasks, and assessments to meet a wide range of needs (e.g., reading level, processing speed, sensory needs).

* Provide multiple means of engagement (visuals, scaffolds, simplified texts, multisensory activities).

* Successfully plan for the effective use of a teaching assistant with all core lessons.
2. Personalised Learning & Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

* Interpret and implement IEP targets within English lessons.

* Align teaching with EHCP outcomes (communication, cognition, independence, emotional regulation).

* Regularly review progress toward individualised targets and adjust planning accordingly.
3. Delivering Highly Structured, Inclusive Teaching

* Use evidence-based SEND pedagogies such as:

* Chunking information

* Over learning and repetition

* Task sequencing and modelling

* Assistive technology

* Create predictable routines that support regulation and reduce anxiety.
4. Assessment and Tracking of Progress

* Adapt FS/GCSE assessment formats where appropriate (approved access arrangements, modified papers, internal assessments).

* Track both academic progress and SEND-related skills…