Functional Skills Tutor

Bright Heart Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A London-based tuition agency is looking for a part-time tutor to support students, especially those with special educational needs (SEN). Candidates must have a strong command of English, relevant teaching experience, and an Enhanced DBS certificate. Benefits include a travel contribution and professional development opportunities. This role is perfect for passionate educators seeking to make a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Travel contribution

Respectful working environment

On-going training and support

Access to CPD opportunities

Tutor of the Month award

Incentives for working hours

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of relevant tutoring and/or teaching experience in the UK.
• Current Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Two relevant professional references.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Functional Skills and SEN needs.
• Attend training and follow the Bright Heart Approach.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken English

Strong subject knowledge

Experience with SEN students

Passion for teaching

Education

University qualification or studying towards one

A-levels

Job description

About the role

Bright Heart Education's tuition agency (an employment business) seeks experienced tutors with excellent written and spoken English - experience working with students with ASC is strongly desired. We require tutors who can support with Functional Skills; experience of serve SEN needs required.

Benefits of the role

You will be working as a self-employed, part-time tutor. Bright Heart provides its tutors with opportunities for professional development.

In addition, Bright Heart offers the right candidate:

• A £5 per journey travel contribution (in addition to the advertised pay rate)
• A respectful working environment for tutors
• On-going training and support from experienced education professionals
• Access to comprehensive CPD and upskilling opportunities through TES Develop
• Tutor of the Month award (prize of £150) selected each month
• A 10% incentive for tutors who work 80 hours or more within an 6-month period

Responsibilities

• Successful candidates will be provided with further information and guidelines on the Bright Heart Approach and relevant training for working with SEN students

About the Company

Bright Heart is an award-winning London-based tuition agency - we won the Tuition Business of the Year award in the 2022 National Tutoring Awards arranged by The Tutors' Association (runners-up in 2023 and 2024). We were also an accredited Tuition Partner for the National Tutoring Programme (NTP) which ended in August 2024.

We offer a more nurturing approach and help students with special educational needs (SEN) and those lacking confidence or motivation. Our heart-based approach - the Bright Heart Approach' - involves meeting the whole person from their unique perspective with warmth to build trust, self-esteem and self-belief, before building on academic abilities.

Bright Heart is committed to providing the best possible care to its students and vulnerable adults and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Qualifications

All candidates must have the right to work in the UK and a current Enhanced DBS certificate (with a check of the children's barred list) before commencing any tutoring assignments (we can apply on behalf of a candidate if not currently held). Candidates must also provide 2 relevant professional references and a parent reference. Candidates who have lived / worked overseas in the last 5 years will also need to provide certain overseas checks, including a police certificate. Please review the safer recruitment policy on our website for further details.

In addition, candidates should have:

• At least 12 months of relevant tutoring and/or teaching experience in the UK
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Strong subject knowledge in their tuition subject(s)
• University qualification or studying towards one and A-levels
• Passion for teaching and their tuition subject(s)
• SEN tuition/teaching experience and a passion for working with students with SEN