Secondary Tutor

Prospero Teaching; St Helens; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking an experienced Secondary Tutor to provide flexible 1:1 tuition in St Helens. You will deliver purposeful lessons, build rapport with the learner and help them progress across their secondary education.

The role requires delivering personalised tuition, creating structured lesson plans and monitoring progress, with the ability to work independently and report outcomes. Starts September 2026 with 5–15 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or tutoring at secondary level.
• Good knowledge of the secondary curriculum.
• QTS, PGCE or equivalent teaching experience desirable.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Two professional references relating to work with children.

Responsibilities

• Delivering personalised secondary-level tuition.
• Creating structured and engaging lesson plans.
• Supporting the learner with core academic skills.
• Identifying barriers to progress and adapting teaching accordingly.
• Developing confidence and motivation.
• Monitoring learning and reporting on progress.
• Providing consistent encouragement and support.

Job description

Secondary Tutor - St Helens

Location: St Helens

Hours: 5-15 hours per week

Start Date: September 2026

Duration: Ongoing

Prospero Teaching are recruiting for an experienced Secondary Tutor to provide flexible 1:1 tuition to a young person in St Helens.

We're looking for an educator who can deliver purposeful lessons, establish a strong rapport with their learner and help them make meaningful progress across their secondary education.

The Role Includes

• Delivering personalised secondary-level tuition
• Creating structured and engaging lesson plans
• Supporting the learner with core academic skills
• Identifying barriers to progress and adapting teaching accordingly
• Developing confidence and motivation
• Monitoring learning and reporting on progress
• Providing consistent encouragement and support

Requirements

• Experience teaching or tutoring at secondary level
• Good knowledge of the secondary curriculum
• Previous 1:1 tuition experience advantageous
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• QTS, PGCE or equivalent teaching experience desirable
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Right to Work in the UK
• Two professional references relating to work with children