One to One Tutor - Science

Whickham School; Swalwell; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Swalwell seeks qualified one to one tutors in science to support students through a proven tutoring program. Ideal candidates will possess Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have experience in teaching GCSE sciences. Responsibilities include adapting teaching methods to meet individual needs, conducting sessions both in-school and online, and ensuring pupils achieve significant progress. The role offers flexibility and pays £33.23 per hour.

Benefits

Pensionable under LGPS

Training and support provided

Qualifications

• Ability to teach creatively and adapt to individual learner needs.
• Good core subject knowledge in science.
• Experience of teaching GCSE AQA combined and separate science.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students one-on-one for science subjects.
• Provide online and in-school tutoring sessions.
• Help students make rapid improvements in their learning.

Skills

Teaching creatively

Building rapport

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Whickham School wishes to appoint one to one tutors with expertise in science to continue in the role out of our successful tutoring programme. We have a proven system that identifies the needs of pupils and we will support you to help pupils’ make rapid improvements. We will provide training and support before you work with our pupils and you will be guided by subject teachers throughout the course of tutoring. The ideal candidate(s) will have the ability to teach creatively, adapting to the needs of each learner and must have good core subject knowledge. You must be open minded / non‑judgemental and have the ability to build a rapport quickly in order to achieve the best results.

Essential Requirements

• Must have QTS
• Minimum 3 hours per week
• Must have experience of teaching GCSE AQA combined and separate science
• Must be able to teach both in school and online via Teams
• Be able to teach between the times of (15:00 - 19:00)

Desirable Requirements

• Experience of teaching GCSE AQA Chemistry
• Hold qualified teacher status, or are a qualified HE or FE teacher
• A track record of effective teaching
• Experience of tutoring
• The ability to work electronically using conferencing software

This role would be particularly suited to those who wish to have a degree of flexibility in their working arrangements. Currently tutoring takes place in school and over MS Teams during the evening or weekends. Successful candidates will be required to undertake enhanced DBS checks. Salary: £33.23 per hour for those with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Contract type: Part Time. Contract term: Supply. Suitable for NQTs: Yes. These roles mirror the national teaching programme and therefore are pensionable under the LGPS. The rates quoted include holiday pay.

Application forms are available on the Whickham School Website. Closing date – 9am, 16th January 2026. For further information please email Simon Berry on [e-mail].