Compassionate Humanities Tutor for GCSE History & Geography

Academics Tuition; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Scholars seeks a patient Humanities Tutor to provide one-to-one History and Geography tuition in Wokingham, Berkshire. The role focuses on making subjects accessible, boosting confidence and progression for learners with SEND/SEMH needs.

The ideal candidate will adapt teaching to individual needs, support anxiety or disengagement, and maintain a calm, empathetic learning environment. In-person, local authority referrals form the core pipeline.

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge in History and Geography.
• Experience working with young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Experience delivering one-to-one tuition or personalised educational support.
• Confidence supporting GCSE-level History and Geography where appropriate.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet a range of learning needs and abilities.
• Experience supporting learners who may be anxious, disengaged or reluctant to participate in education.
• Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour would be highly desirable.
• A calm, patient, flexible and empathetic approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Delivering tailored, one-to-one History and Geography tuition.
• Supporting historical knowledge, key events, significant individuals, chronology and historical interpretation.
• Developing geographical knowledge and understanding of physical and human geography.
• Supporting skills such as source analysis, map reading, interpreting data, evaluating evidence and extended writing.
• Supporting GCSE-level History and Geography, including revision and exam preparation where appropriate.
• Identifying gaps in knowledge and developing targeted activities to support academic progress.
• Adapting teaching methods, resources and session structures to suit individual learning needs and abilities.
• Breaking down challenging concepts into manageable steps to encourage understanding and independence.
• Supporting young people who may experience anxiety, low confidence, school avoidance or disengagement from education.
• Responding calmly and consistently to challenging behaviour, using appropriate positive behaviour strategies where necessary.
• Building trusting professional relationships while maintaining clear and appropriate boundaries.
• Encouraging motivation, curiosity, confidence and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to parents, carers and other relevant professionals where appropriate.
• Maintaining professional standards, confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

History knowledge

Geography knowledge

SEND/SEMH experience

One-to-one tuition

GCSE History/Geography

Adapt teaching approaches

Behaviour support

Safeguarding

DBS check

Job description

Quantum Scholars seeks a patient Humanities Tutor to provide one-to-one History and Geography tuition in Wokingham, Berkshire. The role focuses on making subjects accessible, boosting confidence and progression for learners with SEND/SEMH needs.

The ideal candidate will adapt teaching to individual needs, support anxiety or disengagement, and maintain a calm, empathetic learning environment. In-person, local authority referrals form the core pipeline.