Freelance Tutor (Economics)

Up Learn; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative education company in London seeks a passionate Tutor to support students in achieving academic success. The role involves answering student questions, analyzing AI tutor responses, and fostering confidence through personalized guidance. Candidates should have a strong academic background in Economics and excellent communication skills. Join this mission-driven team to make a positive impact on students' educational journeys.

Qualifications

• Strong academic track record in Economics.
• Outstanding communication skills, written and spoken.
• High empathy and active listening skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Passion for education and desire to deliver the best student experience.
• Comfortable with feedback to improve continuously.
• Analytical mindset to assess AI tutor performance.

Responsibilities

• Answer subject-specific student questions via email or chat.
• Diagnose the root of knowledge gaps through engagement.
• Help students receive value from Up Learn.
• Analyse AI tutor responses for accuracy.
• Provide patient, concise guidance with empathy.
• Deliver an exceptional student experience.
• Motivate and build students' confidence.
• Inspire students to become advocates for Up Learn.

Skills

Strong academic track record in Economics

Outstanding communication skills

High empathy

Attention to detail

Passion for education

Ability to give and receive feedback

Analytical mindset

Education

Degree in Economics or related subject

Knowledge in Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology

Job description

Overview

Come and reinvent education. Our schools are broken. Teachers sacrifice real education for exam preparation, while students are left overworked and disappointed with their results. At Up Learn, we use AI and cognitive science to ensure every student can achieve an A*/A, regardless of their background.

We’re on a mission to create the most effective learning experiences in the world and distribute access to everyone.

About the role

Our tutors play an irreplaceable role within the Customer Experience team, supporting students to achieve everything they want from our courses, whether it’s chasing an A* or improving from a D to a B. We’re a small, fast-growing team at a very exciting stage, and we’re looking for exceptionally capable, highly driven, and naturally empathetic individuals to join us.

As a tutor at Up Learn, you’ll act as a role model, motivating and inspiring students, while delivering a world-class experience that has a life-changing impact on their educational achievements and confidence.

This role also involves analysing and improving the accuracy of our AI tutor, reviewing responses, identifying gaps, and helping refine our AI’s subject knowledge to ensure all students receive reliable and high-quality guidance.

If you’re up for the challenge, come and join us on this adventure!

Responsibilities

• Answer subject-specific student questions via email or chat, covering the Up Learn content.
• Effectively diagnose the root of knowledge gaps by asking the right questions and engaging thoughtfully with students.
• Help students receive value from Up Learn quickly by improving their initial experience with the platform.
• Analyse AI tutor responses for accuracy, highlight errors, and contribute to ongoing AI improvements.
• Provide patient, concise guidance with empathy, helping students understand where and how to improve.
• Deliver an exceptional student experience, ensuring every interaction leaves a ‘wow’ impression.
• Reassure, motivate, and build both confidence and independence in students.
• Inspire students to become ambassadors and advocates for Up Learn.

If you don’t meet every requirement below but believe you’re the right person for the role and are willing to learn, we strongly encourage you to apply:

Qualifications

• Strong academic track record in Economics (and ideally one or more additional Up Learn subjects: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology).
• Outstanding communication skills, written and spoken - you enjoy connecting with students across multiple channels.
• High empathy and active listening skills, able to understand students’ perspectives and respond supportively.
• Meticulous attention to detail, especially when reviewing AI tutor outputs and student work.
• Passion for education and a hunger to deliver the best possible student experience.
• Comfortable working with feedback - both giving and receiving - to continuously improve.
• Analytical mindset, able to assess AI tutor performance, spot patterns or inaccuracies, and suggest actionable improvements.
• Care deeply about our mission and about making a tangible impact on thousands of young people.