Alternative Provisions Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

In-house training team

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking an experienced Tutor to deliver personalised 1:1 tuition to pupils in or around Bury St Edmunds who have additional learning and behavioural needs.

You will design bespoke lessons to bridge gaps, boost confidence, and help students re-engage with education. The role suits patient, adaptable tutors able to work flexibly across part-time or full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status (QTS/QTLS/PGCE or equivalent)
• Experience in UK school environment (6 months+)
• Safeguarding training current (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Complete baseline assessments to understand needs
• Plan and deliver tailored tutoring sessions
• Provide support in core subjects: Maths, English, Science
• Support student confidence and independent study habits

Education

QTS/QTLS/PGCE/EYFS or equivalent

Job description

Alternative Provisions Tutor - Bury St Edmunds

Prospero Teaching is seeking an experienced Tutor to deliver personalised 1:1 tuition to pupils in or around Bury St Edmunds who have additional learning and behavioural needs.

In this role, you will create and deliver bespoke lessons aimed at bridging learning gaps, boosting confidence, and helping students reconnect with education. Many of the pupils you support may have been away from mainstream education for some time, so a patient, adaptable, and encouraging approach is essential.

Contract & Position Details

Location: Bury St Edmunds

Position: Alternative Provisions Tutor

Type of work: Contract

Start date: ASAP

Duration / Likely Duration: dependent on each student

End date: N/A

Contract type: Temporary

Full time/part time: Part time and full time depending on availability

Minimum rate of pay: Minimum rate £25 per hour. The hourly rate will be in line with professional pay scales where these are available or based on experience if they are not available.

Hours: Working hours can differentiate, minimum 1 hour per session and a maximum of 3 hours per session

Key Responsibilities

• Complete baseline assessments with the students to understand their individual needs.


• Plan and deliver tutoring sessions which have been tailored to their needs.


• Provide support in core subjects including Maths, English and Science.


• Build the students confidence and encourage independence and positive study habits.

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS or equivalent


• 6 months+ experience working in a UK school


• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable however not essential)

Eligibility Criteria

• Hold Right to Work in the UK


• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application


• Provide two professional educational references that cover the last two years

Benefits

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management


• In-house Training and Development Team