Lead Tutor - Social Sciences & Humanities (Full Time)

Blue Education; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational consultancy seeks a Lead Tutor in Social Sciences and Humanities to join their dynamic team. The role includes designing student-centered tutorials, guiding admissions for top universities, and mentoring other tutors. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for advancement in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Performance bonuses

Equity options

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Opportunities for international travel

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Oxbridge admissions landscape.
• Proven success in supporting applicants to competitive programmes.
• Expertise in subjects like History, Politics, Philosophy, Sociology.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering tutorials in Social Sciences and Humanities.
• Providing tailored guidance on university admissions processes.
• Mentoring a team of subject tutors and enhancing pedagogical strategies.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Team Management

Curriculum Design

Educational Equity

Education

First-class undergraduate degree from Oxford or Cambridge

Postgraduate qualification (highly desirable)

Tools

Digital Platforms for Online Tutoring

Job description

Job Title: Lead Tutor – Social Sciences and Humanities

Location: Hybrid Working (the office is in London with Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays as required office days)

Blue Education, a fast-growing startup in the field of education and academic consultancy, isseeking a highly qualified and experienced Lead Tutor to join our team. This is an outstandingopportunity for an exceptional candidate with a strong academic background in the SocialSciences and/or Humanities to shape the educational and admissions journeys of talentedstudents.

Key Responsibilities

As a Lead Tutor, your responsibilities will include:

•Designing and delivering impactful, student-centred tutorials in disciplines such as History,Politics, Sociology, Philosophy, Anthropology, and related fields.

•Providing tailored guidance on university admissions processes, with a particular focus oncompetitive programmes at Oxford and Cambridge.

•Supporting students through each stage of their application journey—drafting personal statements, preparing for written assessments, and conducting interview training.

•Leading and mentoring a team of subject tutors to uphold Blue Education’s standard of excellence and collaborative ethos.

•Assisting in the development and refinement of teaching resources, enrichment materials,and admissions preparation content.

•Collaborating with the wider team to review and enhance pedagogical approaches and student support strategies.

•Engaging in marketing, outreach, and academic engagement initiatives to promote our offerings and grow our student base.

•Monitoring student progress through feedback and performance reviews, and providing targeted interventions to enhance academic outcomes.

•Keeping abreast of developments in higher education, especially trends in admissions criteria and curriculum changes for top-tier universities in the UK and internationally.

•Building strong relationships with students, families, and partner institutions to ensure a supportive and effective learning environment.

•Contributing to a company culture that values intellectual curiosity, diversity, inclusion, and lifelong learning.

Requirements

We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:

•A first-class undergraduate degree in a relevant Social Sciences or Humanities subject from Oxford or Cambridge (a postgraduate qualification is highly desirable).

•Deep understanding of the Oxbridge admissions landscape, with proven success in supporting applicants to competitive university programmes.

•Expertise in one or more of the following subjects at A-level, IB, or equivalent: History, Politics, Philosophy, Sociology, Anthropology, English Literature, or Classics.

•Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with students of varied backgrounds and abilities.

•Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple students and deadlines with professionalism.

•Prior experience in educational leadership, team management, or curriculum design is an advantage.

•Commitment to educational equity, integrity, and high ethical standards.•Competence with digital platforms and tools for online tutoring and collaboration.

Benefits

We offer:

•A competitive salary, performance bonuses, and equity options in a growing educational enterprise.

•Regular opportunities for training, skill development, and career advancement.

•A dynamic, intellectually engaging environment with a collaborative and supportive team.

•Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and pension scheme.

•Opportunities to work with international students and travel as part of our global operations.

•The chance to make a transformative impact on students' academic and personal development.