Home Tutor

senploy; Gosport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A tutoring agency is seeking a compassionate and patient Home Tutor for a Key Stage 4 student in Gosport. This rewarding role requires delivering 1:1 tuition at the student's home, focusing on English and Maths. The ideal candidate will have experience with KS3/KS4 learners, especially in supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. You should have strong communication skills and the ability to adapt lessons to individual learning styles and needs. Hours are flexible, with 4 hours per week available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working with young people.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
• Up-to-date Safeguarding Training (or willingness to complete).

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured, 1:1 tuition in an emotionally safe environment.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship to foster engagement.
• Tailor sessions to the student's current level and learning style.
• Use creative strategies to overcome barriers to learning.
• Track progress and adapt approach as needed.

Skills

Experience working with KS3/KS4 learners

Supporting students with SEMH needs

Strong communication skills

Mentoring skills

Ability to plan and deliver personalized lessons

Job description

Home Tutor Required - KS4 - Gosport

Prospero Teaching is seeking a compassionate, patient, and adaptable Tutor to provide 1:1 home tuition for a Key Stage 4 student in the Gosport area. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support a young person who is currently disengaged from mainstream education and requires a bespoke, nurturing approach to learning.

Student Profile

The student is of secondary age and currently working below expected levels due to a range of social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. They find the traditional classroom environment overwhelming and benefit from a calm, consistent, and supportive setting. The ideal tutor will help the student re‑engage with learning, build confidence, and make steady academic progress—particularly in core subjects such as English and Maths.

As a Tutor, you will:

• Deliver structured, 1:1 tuition in a quiet and emotionally safe environment (typically the student's home)
• Build a positive, trusting relationship to foster engagement and motivation
• Tailor sessions to the student's current working level and learning style
• Use creative, flexible strategies to overcome barriers to learning
• Support the development of self‑esteem, resilience, and independent learning skills
• Track progress and adapt your approach in response to the student's evolving needs

About You

• Experience working with KS3/KS4 learners, ideally in alternative or SEN settings
• Confident supporting students with SEMH needs or those who are school‑refusing
• Calm, empathetic, and consistent in your approach
• Able to plan and deliver engaging, personalised lessons across multiple subjects
• Strong communication and mentoring skills
• Available to deliver sessions on: Monday’s and Fridays (Afternoons ideally)

Role Details

• Position: 1:1 Home Tutor (KS4)
• Location: Gosport
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: OngoingHours: 4 per week (2 hours on a Monday and 2 hours on a Friday)
• Focus: English and Maths

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience working with young people
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
• Up‑to‑date Safeguarding Training (or willingness to complete)

If this particular role is of interest, please reach out today with an up to date copy of your CV. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.