IGCSE and A-Level Economics Tutor

Faria Online Schools; Oxford; On-site; GBP 27,552 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

Faria Online Schools is seeking an IGCSE and A-Level Economics Tutor to support students worldwide in their homeschooling journey. This part-time, self-employed role primarily involves providing feedback on assignments in a flexible manner, with some opportunities for direct student interactions.

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in the relevant subject, a teaching qualification, and at least three years of recent classroom experience, alongside excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years recent classroom teaching experience.
• Experience supporting EAL learners or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work with Wolsey Hall Oxford policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted written and recorded assignment feedback.
• Engage with students through messaging and occasional meetings.
• Work flexibly from home adjusting to own schedule.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Assessment for learning

Education

Degree in teaching subject

Teaching qualification

Job description

IGCSE and A-Level Economics Tutor

Wolsey Hall is a virtual organisation, offering home study courses for Key Stage 1, 2 and 3, International GCSE and A‑Level. Much of our work is with families who are home schooling their children. We have students in over 120 countries, and our business is growing steadily, thanks to many satisfied customers.

We seek inspirational and enthusiastic tutors of IGCSE and A‑Level Economics who are keen to work with students across the globe to support them with their homeschooling studies.

This is a self‑employed, part‑time role which predominantly comprises targeted written and recorded assignment feedback in line with our asynchronous model, although there are occasions to meet the students and also engage with them via messaging on our Learning Platform.

Our Tutor team works flexibly from their homes at times that suit them.

Tutor profile

• A degree in their teaching subject


• A teaching qualification


• Three years recent classroom teaching experience


• A warm telephone and online manner, with the ability to build relationships quickly


• Good verbal and written communication skills


• A willingness to go the extra mile to support students


• Excellent assessment for learning skills


• Experience supporting EAL learners or a desire to broaden experience in this area.


• Ability to work within and apply Wolsey Hall Oxford policies


• A flexible and positive approach


• Internationally minded


• Experience of working independently and as part of a small team

Safeguarding Statement

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We place the highest priority on ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to our organisation. We adopt robust safeguarding procedures and safer recruitment practices to deter and prevent unsuitable individuals from working with children.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check (with children’s barred list), three references (including current employer), and verification of identity, qualifications and employment history. In line with statutory guidance, an online search, including social media, will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to assess suitability for the role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and amendments, and all convictions must be declared where appropriate.