Maths and English Tutor

Explore Learning; Colchester; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% Explore Learning membership for a2

Refer a friend: £50 per tutor referral

£500 for every supervisor referral

Payroll giving scheme

Mortgage broker service

Pension matching

Staff networks

Job summary

Explore Learning is seeking tutors to coach and mentor learners on-site at our Colchester centre. You will deliver tailored sessions to groups of up to six children, guiding learning with our Compass tool and fostering a supportive, stimulating classroom.

You will support 4–16 year-olds across the national curriculum, including 11+ and GCSE content, build lasting relationships and help learners progress with care and consistency.

Qualifications

• Must be aged 16 or over and have the right to work in the UK.
• GCSE grade 6 or above in Maths & English Language or predicted grades if awaiting results.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons using the Compass tool and facilitate learning through questioning.
• Build meaningful relationships with each child and create a safe, inspiring learning environment.
• Support learners with the national curriculum, including 11+ and GCSE content, and track progress.

Skills

Small group leadership

Behaviour management

Curriculum knowledge

Education

GCSE Maths & English 6+

Job description

The Role

Our tutors act as coaches and mentors, not just instructors, supporting each learner’s progress with care and purpose.

As a tutor, you’ll play a key role in every child’s learning journey by:

Delivering lessons that last: Using our smart learning tool, Compass, you’ll deliver tailored sessions where you facilitate learning through questioning, scaffolding, and stretching.

Building meaningful relationships: With a 1:6 ratio, you’ll get to know each child and create a safe, inspiring environment where they can take risks and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Driving academic progress: Support members as they work through the national curriculum, entrance exams, and GCSE preparation, celebrating milestones and successes along the way.

You’ll thrive as an Explore Learning tutor if you:

• Are confident leading sessions with small groups (1:6), inspiring children to engage in their learning, using positive behaviour management strategies, and consistently prioritising their safety and wellbeing.
• Feel comfortable supporting children aged 4–16 across the national curriculum, including 11+ entrance exams and GCSE content.
• Are committed to building meaningful, long‑term relationships, providing the consistency and stability that helps children thrive.

Requirements

You must be age 16 or over and have the right to work in the UK. You must have achieved a grade 6 or above in Maths & English Language at GCSE level or equivalent (we accept predicted GCSE grades if you will be receiving your results within the next 3 months).

Pay Rates & Progression

Earn more as you progress! You will start on the base rate for your age group, with an annual opportunity to increase your pay based on the number of hours you have tutored for us.

Base Hourly Rate:

• Under 18: £8.40
• 18‑20: £10.90
• 21+: £12.75
• * an additional 50p per hour will be added if working at a centre inside the M25. You will be paid for all training and inductions.

Logistics

Location: This is an on‑site role and you will be based at our Colchester centre.

Contract: This is a permanent, part‑time role. You will be contracted to work a minimum of 6 hours a week over at least 2 different weekdays. Our available shift start times are:

• 3:30-4pm Tuesday
• 3:30-4pm Wednesday
• 3:30-4pm Thursday
• 3:30-4pm Friday
• Morning/afternoon Saturday

Please note: This is not a summer‑only role; we are seeking dedicated tutors to support our members throughout the next academic year and beyond.

Benefits

• We offer 50% off Explore Learning membership fees for all immediate relations of staff members.
• Get rewarded for referring a friend. You’ll receive a £50 bonus for every tutor you refer and £500 for every supervisor/manager.
• Take advantage of our payroll giving scheme, enhanced parental packages, mortgage broker service and pension matching scheme.
• Benefit from joining one of our staff networks. They are a place to share ideas and make social connections at work.

Please note, we hire on a first‑come, first‑served basis and reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is hired.

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required. Unfortunately, we cannot offer any form of sponsorship.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Safeguarding is paramount. Our safer recruitment processes are rigorous and designed to deter, identify and reject anyone who may pose a risk to children. Any offer is strictly conditional upon satisfactory references (taken directly from referees) and an Enhanced DBS check.

You must provide a full employment history with all gaps clearly explained and evidenced where required. Any omission, inconsistency or misleading information may result in your application being rejected, an offer withdrawn, or dismissal.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (and relevant Exceptions Orders). Relevant disclosures will be required in line with DBS and safer recruitment requirements.