Science Tutor 2026

Tutor Doctor ABC (squared); High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Monthly pay

Job summary

Tutor Doctor Buckinghamshire is expanding its team of freelance tutors to deliver one-to-one tuition in students' homes, schools, or designated areas. This role offers flexible hours and the chance to earn extra income outside standard hours.

As a self-employed tutor you choose your own schedule and will be backed by a reputable agency that provides curriculum guidance, materials, and ongoing support. DBS, safeguarding, and reference checks are arranged through us.

Qualifications

• An Enhanced DBS check is required; we can arrange this for you.
• You must have completed, or be willing to complete safeguarding and prevent training.
• Provide contact details of at least two references we can contact.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one tuition in family homes, schools or designated areas.
• Develop lesson plans to deliver predetermined objectives.
• Keep records of students' progress and provide weekly updates of your records.
• Adhere to our policies and maintain Tutor Doctor's values and high-quality service.

Skills

Reliability

Patience

UK curriculum knowledge

2+ years tutoring experience

Education

A Level A-B in Biology/Chemistry or Physics

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Teaching certificate

Job description

With over 20 years of tutoring experience, Tutor Doctor has helped over 300,000 students of all ages and learning levels. Since our founding our local presence, tutor matching process and personal touch have been a great success!

Tutor Doctor Buckinghamshire is a local business that is part of the Tutor Doctor network. We deliver one-to-one education in the student's home, local to you, and online. This role will require, but is not be limited to, in-school tuition. Thus, candidates should preferably be able to tutor during school hours.

This is a fantastic opportunity to earn some extra income outside 9-5 (though some work is available then). But you choose your own hours, while also doing something that makes a real difference in another person's life.

If you join us, you will find a supportive network of like-minded people willing to share experience, resources, and advice.

SELECT: Education to include at leastone of the following (Please note: you need to at least have completed your A Levels to be eligible to apply.):

• A Level Minimum Grade A - B in Biology, Chemistry/Physics
• Bachelors degree in a scientific field
• Teaching certificate

Other requirements

• An Enhanced DBS check is required. We can arrange this for you.
• You need to have completed, or be willing to complete, safeguarding training and prevent training.
• You need to provide us with the contact details of at leasttwo references we can get in touch with.

• You live or work in Buckinghamshire, or the Bucks side of Herts, or NW London (Ruislip, Pinner, Northwood, Denham etc).
• You are reliable, hard working, patient, understanding and have a positive attitude.
• You are able and willing to work with a variety of students, including SEN students with EHCPs.
• You have extensive knowledge of the UK curriculum.
• You have at least 2 years' relevant experience.
• You can deliver quality one to one tuition in family homes, schools or designated areas.
• You can develop lesson plans to deliver predetermined plans and objectives.
• You can deliver innovative tutorials using resources and materials to suit each student's needs.
• You are willing to keep records of students' progress and able to give us weekly updates of your records.
• You are willing to adhere to our policies and procedures and maintain Tutor Doctor's values and high-quality service.
• You are willing to complete the Tutor Doctor Orientation.

• As a self-employed tutor you choose which students you want to accept, and your own hours. Yet you have the backing of a reputable agency that does not simply make introductions but can offer guidance on the curriculum, course materials, exam papers, and free tutorials to ensure you are fully prepared.
• All Tutor Doctor clients have been visited and vetted by an educational consultant, so you know tutoring is safe, and that the student and family are fully committed. We handle all contracts, so you are given long-term assignments, and are paid monthly and on time.
• We offer competitive hourly rates of £18 - £25 according to experience, qualifications, and the level you will be teaching. We will pay more for candidates with outstanding experience and qualification
• We take care of admin and renewals to help you focus on just the tutoring
• Local placements and flexible schedule
• Work for an internationally recognised tutoring company
• Part-time