Academic Tutor

Connex Education; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Connex Education is seeking passionate Academic Tutors to provide personalized learning support for young people in KS3-KS4. This role involves delivering tailored face-to-face tutoring sessions and making a significant impact on students' lives. Ideal candidates should have expertise in their subject areas and a commitment to supporting students' academic and mental wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Access to Tutor Toolkits

Funded formal qualifications

Competitive daily rate

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in academic subjects (Math, Science, English).
• Prior experience in tutoring or teaching.
• Ability to teach clearly and engagingly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one or small group tutoring sessions.
• Track and report student progress.
• Create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant subject area

Qualified Teaching Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Title: Academic Tutor (Face-to-Face)

Location: Face-to-Face, in the home, in school, or in a community space, Preston

Job Type: Part-Time/Full-Time
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Hours: Flexible (based on your availability)

About the Role:

We are seeking passionate and dedicated Academic Tutors to provide personalised learning support for young people in KS3-KS4. As an Academic Tutor, you will offer face-to-face tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs, in a challenging but highly rewarding role. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on young people's lives and improve their life chances as they transition into adulthood.

Our ideal candidates should be experts in their subject area(s) and committed to helping students achieve their academic goals while supporting their mental wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Deliver one-on-one or small group tutoring sessions in person.
2. Build strong relationships with hard-to-reach pupils.
3. Be supportive, understanding, and non-judgemental.
4. Adapt teaching methods to meet individual student needs.
5. Assist with homework, exam preparation, and skill development.
6. Track and report student progress to parents and/or teachers.
7. Create a safe, positive, engaging, and motivating learning environment.

Qualifications:

1. Proven expertise in one or more academic subjects (e.g., Math, Science, English, etc.).
2. Prior experience in tutoring or teaching.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to teach in a clear, concise, and engaging manner.

Requirements:

1. QTS (Qualified Teaching Status)
2. Bachelor’s degree or higher in the relevant subject area (or in progress).
3. Reliable internet connection for online tutoring (if applicable).
4. SEN/SEMH experience.
5. Flexibility to schedule sessions Monday to Friday based on student availability.

Benefits:

1. Flexible working hours to fit your schedule.
2. Opportunities for professional development and training.
3. A rewarding role where you can make a tangible impact on students’ lives. We deliver tuition and interventions to over 100,000 pupils annually.
4. Free access to our Tutor Toolkits, comprising over 34 courses.
5. A robust quality assurance package providing ongoing support and skill development.
6. Professional tutor quality mark.
7. Funded formal qualifications, from Level 3 teaching and learning to Level 5 TEFL.
8. Progression pathway to a professional freelance tutor.
9. Competitive daily rate.
10. PAYE paid weekly.

If you are enthusiastic about education, committed to supporting young people, and eager to positively impact a young person's life, we would love to hear from you!

Protected Characteristics:

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments are subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities, respecting cultural and religious diversity, and does not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

If interested, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to [e-mail] or call 01422 484377.