Secondary Tutor

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

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Secondary Tutor to provide personalised 1:1 support to children and young people across Poole. You will help learners engaging with education, building confidence and progress in targeted subjects.

Experience in tutoring or teaching, with a focus on secondary-age learners, is ideal. Roles involve working on behalf of Local Authorities with flexible hours and a September start.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised 1:1 support to children and young people across Poole.
• Support learners who require alternative educational provision and help them progress academically.
• Build confidence, encourage engagement, and foster positive attitudes to learning.
• Deliver engaging lessons aligned to curriculum needs across KS3 & KS4.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Patience

Adaptable

Positive attitude

Education

QTS or PGCE desirable

Job description

Secondary Tutor

Support Young People to Re-Engage with Education

We're looking for a Secondary Tutor to provide personalised 1:1 support to children and young people across Poole.

Working on behalf of Local Authorities, you'll support learners who require alternative educational provision and benefit from a tailored approach to learning. Many students have experienced barriers to education and need a tutor who can build confidence, encourage engagement, and help them make positive academic progress.

Whether your experience is in core subjects, humanities, sciences, languages, or vocational subjects, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference through one-to-one support.

Location: Poole

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
• QTS or PGCE Highly Desirable
• Experience supporting secondary-aged learners
• Strong subject knowledge in one or more curriculum areas
• Ability to deliver engaging and personalised lessons
• Experience supporting learners with SEND, EHCPs, or additional needs is desirable
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Patient, adaptable, and positive approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Driver preferred; alternatively, willingness to travel locally around Poole

Who You’ll Support

You’ll work with young people who may have:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• ADHD
• Anxiety and school avoidance
• EHCPs and additional educational needsEach learner has unique goals and challenges, making this a varied and rewarding role where you can have a genuine impact.

What We Offer

• Flexible working opportunities
• Competitive pay rates of £25-£30 per hour
• September start
• Long‑term placements available
• Work alongside Local Authorities
• Opportunities across a variety of secondary subjects
• Rewarding 1:1 support with vulnerable learners