Home Tutor. Job in United Kingdom Education & Training Jobs

SMART Education Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is looking for a dedicated Home Tutor to provide one-to-one support for Secondary school students. The role involves creating personalized lesson plans, monitoring student progress, and fostering a supportive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with diverse learning needs and strong behaviour management skills. Benefits include a flexible schedule, paid planning time, and access to teaching resources. This position provides a rewarding opportunity to positively impact students' education.

Benefits

Free TWINKL account for teaching materials

Free CPD training

Flexible work schedule

Paid planning & preparation time

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with students of Secondary school age.
• Ability to deliver personalized, engaging lessons based on pupils' current developmental stage.
• Patience, empathy, and commitment to student success.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver personalized lessons tailored to students' needs.
• Monitor and assess student progress regularly.
• Maintain communication with parents to discuss student performance.

Skills

Experience with Secondary school age students

Strong behaviour management skills

Ability to deliver personalized lessons

Knowledge of SEN/SEMH

Education

Qualified Teachers with QTS (Primary, Secondary)

Tools

Access to teaching resources

Job description

Job Title: Home Tutor

Pay rate: £26.62 per hour, with paid PPA time

Location: Wolverhampton

Hours: Flexiwork you manage your own schedule

Contact: Alexandra Beddow at Smart Education

Smart Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Tutor who is Secondary School trained and experienced to support pupils to access learning opportunities via a home tuition programme. Some students may display challenging behaviours, so we are looking for a tutor with strong experience supporting young people with a variety of behavioural and communication needs.

The ideal candidate will have practical experience within a primary school setting and be confident in delivering structured, engaging tuition sessions. They should bring a wide range of creative strategies and resources, foster positive and trusting relationships, and establish a calm, supportive learning environment that meets each student s individual needs. A flexible, patient, and nurturing approach is essential to help learners re-engage with education and make meaningful progress.

Benefits of working as a Home Tutor:

• You work one-to-one with students, which allows for a more tailored teaching approach and often leads to better learning outcomes and job satisfaction.
• Free TWINKL account for teaching materials
• Free CPD training to enhance your professional development
• Paid planning & preparation time
• You manage your own schedule enjoy a healthy work-life balance!

Job requirements:

Tutoring takes place in a home environment, which may include the family residence or a residential setting for Looked After Children (LAC). You will work on a one-to-one basis with students from diverse backgrounds and with varying educational needs. Learners may range in age from Key Stage 1 through to further education, depending on your areas of expertise and experience.

• Design customised lesson plans that align with the national curriculum and meet each student s unique learning requirements.
• Create a supportive, engaging, and motivating learning environment to encourage student success.
• Experience, Knowledge and Understanding of working with children/young people with additional learning needs (SEN/SEMH)

• Experience, Knowledge and Understanding of working with disengaged young people or looked after children

Person Requirements for this particular role:

• Proven experience working with students of Secondary school age.
• Ability to deliver personalised, engaging lessons dependant on the pupils current developmental stage
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
• Access to own bank of teaching resources and adaptable teaching strategies
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

Role responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver personalised lessons tailored to the students learning level, academic goals, and curriculum requirements.
• Monitor and assess student progress regularly, providing feedback and adjusting teaching strategies as needed.
• Maintain regular communication with parents/ guardians to discuss student performance and areas for improvement.
• Support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) or behavioural difficulties.
• Track student progress consistently and adjust teaching methods to maximise learning outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of tutoring sessions, student development, and performance.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Teachers with QTS (Primary, Secondary, Functional Skills, EYFS, PMLD, or equivalent)
• Experience working with the National Curriculum or EYFS Framework.
• Patience, empathy, and a strong commitment to helping students achieve their academic goals.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the individual learning needs of each student.

About Smart Education:

Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.