Maths and English Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Durham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking compassionate Maths and English Tutors to support students in the Durham area who have been permanently excluded from mainstream schools. Sessions are face-to-face in a community setting or at the young person's home, focusing on rebuilding confidence and progress.

You will deliver one-to-one or small group tuition, develop personalised lesson plans, monitor progress, and complete attendance and reports to help students reconnect with learning.

Qualifications

• Experience with students who have SEND (e.g. ADHD, SEMH) or are permanently excluded from mainstream settings.
• Background in PRU or similar alternative education contexts is preferred.
• Must have the right to work in the UK and be able to reference recent education/employment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one or small group tuition in Maths and English.
• Develop and implement personalised lesson plans addressing learning gaps.
• Monitor student progress and provide attendance and weekly reports.
• Create a supportive, motivating learning environment to rebuild confidence in learning.

Skills

SEND experience

PRU background

UK work rights

Job description

Maths and English Tutor

Are you a compassionate and patient tutor passionate about helping students who have stepped away from mainstream education?

Prospero Teaching is looking for committed Maths and English Tutors to support students in the Durham area who have been permanently excluded from mainstream schools. These young people face unique challenges and are not currently enrolled in full-time education.

You will work with Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students on a one-to-one or small group basis, providing a safe, supportive, and motivating environment to help them reconnect with learning.

The Opportunity

This role involves supporting young learners who may have been out of school for a while and face emotional or social barriers to education. We need Tutors who are patient, adaptable, and passionate about helping students overcome obstacles and build confidence in their Maths and English skills

Sessions will take place face to face either in a community setting or at the young person's home.

Your role with us:

• Deliver one-to-one or small group tuition in Maths and English
• Develop and implement personalised lesson plans that address individual learning gaps.
• Monitor student progress
• Create a supportive and motivating learning environment to help students re-build their confidence in learning.
• Complete daily attendance and weekly reports.

Role details:

• Pay rate up to 30 per hour depending on qualification and/or experience
• Up to 6 hours per week per student
• Start date: September 2026
• Location: Durham
• Duration: ongoing
• Access to our Resource Hub, which includes learning materials
• Access to CPD accredited courses and training

To be eligible for the Maths and English Tutor role, you need:

• Previous experience working with young people with SEND such as young people with ADHD, SEMH and students who have been permanently excluded - this role is great for those with previous experience within a PRU.
• Hold the right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Be able to reference the last two years of education/employment