GCSE Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting for an Outreach Tutor in GCSE English and Maths, focusing on providing personalized 1:1 tutoring to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This role emphasizes compassion and engagement to help learners who have faced challenges in formal education, ensuring a supportive learning environment that fosters growth and confidence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of classroom or tutoring experience in the UK.
• Experience working with young people with SEN.
• Recent safeguarding training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 educational support to learners.
• Reignite passion for learning and build confidence.
• Implement structured and engaging teaching strategies.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Compassionate teaching

Engagement strategies

Education

QTS, QTLS, PGCE or equivalent

Job description

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Prospero Teaching is currently recruiting experienced and compassionate GCSE English and GCSE Maths Tutors with a strong background in SEN (Special Educational Needs) to deliver tailored 1:1 educational support to young people who are not currently attending school across Buckinghamshire.

This is an exciting opportunity for qualified teachers or experienced tutors who want to make a meaningful impact by providing highly personalised learning outside of the traditional classroom environment. Many of the learners you will support may have complex needs, such as autism, ADHD, anxiety, or learning difficulties, and have often been out of formal education for some time.

Your role will be to reignite their passion for learning, rebuild confidence, and help close educational gaps through structured, engaging, and compassionate teaching. You will also play a key role in providing consistency, routine, and a positive adult presence in their lives.

Prospero Teaching offers ongoing support, progress tracking, and regular communication to ensure every tutor is empowered to help students succeed.

CONTRACT / POSITION DETAILS

• Location – Various locations across Buckinghamshire
• Position – Outreach Tutor (GCSE English and/or Maths with SEN experience)
• Type of work – 1:1 Tuition (Outreach)
• End date – N/A
• Contract type – Temporary
• Full-time/Part-time – Flexible hours based on your availability
• Minimum rate of pay – £25 per hour
• Hours – Minimum 1 hour per session, up to 3 hours per session

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• QTS, QTLS, PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification
• Minimum 6 months UK classroom or tutoring experience
• Experience working with young people with SEN
• Recent safeguarding training (desirable – training can be provided)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Have the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service or be willing to apply for a new one
• Provide two recent, child-related professional references