Secondary Education Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Southampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive hourly rates

September start

Long-term placements

Work with Local Authorities

Opportunities across subjects

Meaningful 1:1 support

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Secondary Education Tutor to support learners in Southampton and surrounding Hampshire. You will provide personalised 1:1 tuition to secondary students, focusing on engagement, confidence-building and academic progress.

Start date from September with flexible hours and a role that partners with Local Authorities to deliver tailored tutoring across KS3 and KS4 subjects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience in an educational setting, including tutoring, teaching, teaching assistant, learning support, mentoring, or similar roles
• Experience supporting secondary-aged learners
• Strong subject knowledge in one or more curriculum areas
• Ability to deliver engaging and personalised sessions
• Experience supporting learners with SEND, EHCPs, or additional needs is desirable
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Patient, adaptable, and proactive approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Driver preferred; alternatively, willingness to travel locally within Hampshire

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised 1:1 tutoring to secondary learners
• Deliver engaging sessions tailored to individual needs
• Support learners to re-engage with education and achieve positive outcomes

Skills

Educational tutoring

Secondary learners support

Communication skills

Patience

DBS Update Service

Job description

Secondary Education Tutor

Support Secondary Learners to Achieve Their Potential

We're looking for a Secondary Tutor to provide personalised 1:1 support to children and young people across Southampton and the surrounding Hampshire areas.

Working on behalf of Local Authorities, you'll support secondary-aged learners who require alternative educational provision. Many of the students we work with have experienced barriers to learning and benefit from tailored support that helps improve engagement, rebuild confidence, and enable academic progress.

We're particularly interested in tutors who can support learners in and around:

• Southampton
• Eastleigh
• Chandler's Ford
• Romsey
• Hedge End
• Totton

Location: Southampton & Surrounding Hampshire Areas

Key Stage: Secondary (KS3 & KS4)

Start Date: September

Hours: Flexible

Pay Rate: £25-£30 per hour

Type: 1:1 Tuition

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months' experience in an educational setting, including tutoring, teaching, teaching assistant, learning support, mentoring, or similar roles
• Experience supporting secondary-aged learners
• Strong subject knowledge in one or more curriculum areas
• Ability to deliver engaging and personalised sessions
• Experience supporting learners with SEND, EHCPs, or additional needs is desirable
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Patient, adaptable, and proactive approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Driver preferred; alternatively, willingness to travel locally within Hampshire

Who You'll Support

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• ADHD
• Anxiety and school avoidance
• EHCPs and additional educational needs

Each learner receives support tailored to their individual circumstances, helping them re-engage with education and achieve positive outcomes.

What We Offer

• Flexible working opportunities
• Competitive rates of £25-£30 per hour
• September start
• Long-term placements available
• Work alongside Local Authorities
• Opportunities across a range of subjects
• Meaningful 1:1 support that makes a genuine difference