Alternative Teacher

Islington Working; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Mentoring by QTS teacher

Job summary

Islington Working is seeking passionate tutors to deliver one-to-one lessons across London, in students’ homes and Learning Hubs. Training is provided, no formal teaching qualification required. You will work with students with high needs, including SEN, medical needs, and SEMH, with mentoring support from a QTS teacher.

Role involves teaching English, Maths and Science to KS3/KS4 levels, with travel expenses covered. DBS checks and reference verifications are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, ideally with SEN or SEMH.
• Willingness to teach English, Maths and Science up to KS3/KS4 with support.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate and Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable).
• Two professional reference checks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, personalised education to students through one-to-one sessions and small group teaching across homes, learning centres and community venues throughout London.
• Teach a broad curriculum, including English, Maths and Science up to Foundation GCSE level, while supporting academic progress and wellbeing.
• Travel expenses are included within the remuneration package.
• Collaborate with safeguarding, wellbeing, and interventions teams to support pupils.

Skills

Experience with young people

Willingness to teach core subjects

One-to-one tutoring

SEN/SEMH awareness

Tools

DBS clearance

Job description

We are seeking passionate and creative people to teach one-to-one lessons with young people across London, working both in students’ homes and our Learning Hubs. You do not need to be a qualified teacher, we will provide your training. Our students have high needs including SEN, medical needs, and SEMH, making mainstream school unsuitable.

The work is varied, challenging, and immensely rewarding. You’ll be backed by a dedicated office education team, including a QTS teacher who will mentor you, as well as specialists in safeguarding, wellbeing, and interventions. Your mission: to inspire your students to learn creatively, grow in confidence, and achieve academically.

Duties

• You’ll deliver engaging, personalised education to students through one-to-one sessions and small group teaching across homes, learning centres and community venues throughout London.
• Every day is different. You’ll have the opportunity to be creative, adapt your approach and celebrate progress in all its forms because every step forward, no matter how small, can have a lasting impact.
• You’ll teach a broad curriculum, including English, Maths and Science (to Foundation GCSE level), while supporting students’ academic progress, emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Travel expenses are included within the remuneration package, recognising the important role you play in bringing education directly to the young people we support.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate and Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable).
• Two professional reference checks.
• Experience working with young people, ideally with SEN or SEMH.
• Willingness to teach English, Maths and Science up to KS3 or KS4 level, with support.