Oxbridge Academic Tutor

KPI Recruiting Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading secondary school in Kensington as an Oxbridge Academic Tutor. In this full-time role starting September 2025, you'll support academically talented students while gaining valuable teaching experience. Ideal candidates are Oxbridge graduates with a passion for education and strong communication skills. This opportunity offers a competitive salary of up to £32,000 and a unique stepping stone into teaching or academia.

Benefits

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Option for school-based teacher training

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree from Oxford or Cambridge.
• Strong communication skills and an interest in mentoring young learners.
• Confidence in leading discussions and coaching high-attaining pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support high-ability students across GCSE and A-Level subjects.
• Lead focused academic interventions and prepare pupils for university applications.
• Contribute to a collegiate staff culture dedicated to student success.

Skills

Communication

Passion for education

Education

First or 2:1 from Oxford or Cambridge

Job description

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Location: Kensington, West London
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Up to £32,000 (term-time only, full academic year)
Contract: Fixed-term, with potential progression into teacher training or permanent academic roles

Are you an Oxbridge graduate with a passion for academic excellence?

Do you want to share your subject expertise while gaining high-level school experience?

Looking for a prestigious, well-paid opportunity to explore education as a career?

This is a rare opportunity to join a leading secondary school in Kensington as an Oxbridge Academic Tutor, working directly with the brightest and most ambitious students — and those with untapped potential.

The Opportunity:

Starting in September 2025, you will join a high-performing secondary school with an exceptional academic culture. In this full-time, term-time-only role, you’ll support high-ability students across GCSE and A-Level subjects (depending on your specialism), lead focused academic interventions, and help prepare pupils for competitive university applications, including Oxbridge and Russell Group institutions.

This post is ideal for graduates seeking a rewarding, intellectually engaging role — and offers a unique stepping stone into teaching, academia, or education policy.

The School:

Located in Kensington, one of London’s most prestigious and well-connected boroughs, this school consistently ranks among the top-performing state secondaries in the UK. It is known for:

• A strong Oxbridge and Russell Group progression record
• A highly academic student body with ambitious aspirations
• A respectful, focused learning environment with outstanding behaviour
• Elegant, modernised facilities, including subject-specific study centres, digital classrooms, and extensive enrichment resources
• A warm, collegiate staff culture that values graduate talent and professional growth

As an Academic Tutor, you’ll be immersed in a school that treats education seriously — and gives you the room to grow, contribute, and thrive.

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• A First or 2:1 from Oxford or Cambridge in any academic discipline
• A passion for their subject and a genuine interest in supporting young learners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The confidence and clarity to lead discussions, coach high-attaining pupils, and inspire academic curiosity
• An interest in teaching, university access, or broader educational work

What You’ll Gain:

• A competitive salary of up to £32,000, reflective of your academic credentials
• Valuable teaching and mentoring experience within a high-performing school
• Ongoing CPD, including observation opportunities and the option to explore school-based teacher training routes
• The satisfaction of helping motivated students reach elite academic goals

If you're ready to make an academic impact — and open the door to a future in education — we want to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV and a brief statement outlining your interest in the role.