Primary Tutor

Connex Education Partnership; Ledston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Professional development

10% PPA on contact time

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking a Primary Tutor to provide face-to-face tutoring for KS1-2 learners, in Leeds or surrounding areas. You will deliver one-to-one or small-group sessions, tailoring approaches to individual needs while supporting wellbeing.

Ideal candidates will have QTS, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject, and prior tutoring or teaching experience. You will schedule sessions Monday to Friday with flexible hours and contribute to student progress alongside parents and

Qualifications

• QTS required and relevant degree.
• Experience tutoring or teaching.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to tailor tutoring to individual student needs.
• Proven expertise in one or more academic subjects (Math, Science, English).

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one or small group tutoring sessions in person.
• Build strong relationships with hard-to-reach pupils.
• Be supportive, non-judgemental and adaptable.
• Assist with homework, exam preparation and skill development.
• Track and report student progress to parents/teachers.
• Create a safe, engaging and motivating learning environment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in the relevant subject area

QTS (Qualified Teaching Status)

SEN/SEMH experience

Prior tutoring or teaching experience

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to teach clearly and engagingly

Expertise in subject areas (Math, Science, English)

Job description

Job Title: Primary Tutor (Face-to-Face)

Location: Face-to-Face, In the home, in school or in a community space, Leeds

Job Type: Part-Time/Full-Time
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Hours: Flexible (based on your availability)

About the Role:

We are seeking passionate and dedicated Primary Tutors to provide personalised learning support for young people across KS1-2 with varying levels of academic attainment. As a Primary Tutor, you will offer face-to-face tutoring sessions, tailored to individual needs of each young person in a challenging but highly rewarding role. This role allows you the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people and greatly improve their life chances as they move through their childhood into adulthood.

Our ideal candidates should be experts in their subject area(s) and committed to helping students achieve their academic goals, whilst also supporting them with their mental wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver one‑on‑one or small group tutoring sessions, in person.


• Be able to build strong relationships with hard to reach pupils


• Be supportive and understanding.


• Non‑judgemental


• Adapt teaching methods to meet individual student needs.


• Assist with homework, exam preparation, and skill development.


• Track and report student progress to parents and/or teachers.


• Create a safe, positive, engaging, and motivating learning environment.

Qualifications:

• Proven expertise in one or more academic subjects (e.g., Math, Science, English, etc.).


• Prior experience in tutoring or teaching.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to teach in a clear, concise, and engaging manner.

Requirements:

• QTS (Qualified Teaching Status)


• Bachelor’s degree or higher in the relevant subject area (or in progress).


• Reliable internet connection for online tutoring (if applicable).


• SEN/SEMH experience


• Flexibility to schedule sessions between Monday to Friday based on student availability.

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours to fit your schedule.


• Opportunities for professional development and training.


• 10% PPA paid of contact time with pupils.


• A rewarding role where you can make a tangible impact on students’ lives. We deliver tuition and interventions to over 100,000 pupils every year.


• Free access to our Tutor Toolkit skills development package comprising over 34 courses.


• A robust quality assurance package providing on going support and opportunity for skills development.


• Professional tutor quality mark.
  
  
  
  • Progression pathway to a professional freelance tutor
  
  
  • Competitive daily rate.
  
  
  • PAYE paid weekly.
  
  
  
  

Protected Characteristics:

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.