Tutor

targetjobs UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an award-winning charity as a Tutor, making a significant impact on students from disadvantaged backgrounds. We offer flexible hours with a strong pay rate, free training, and opportunities for career progression in education leadership. Become a champion for educational equality and support young learners in achieving their potential.

Benefits

Fully resourced lessons

Paid training and ongoing CPD

Opportunities to progress into teaching

Supportive community of tutors

36 days annual leave for Lead Tutors (pro rata)

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Commitment to tackling educational inequality.
• Right to work in the UK from the start date.
• Ability to travel to placement locations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly English or maths tuition to small groups.
• Coach and mentor Flex Tutors.
• Monitor student progress and attendance.

Skills

Communication

Rapport-building

Professionalism

Education

GCSE (C/4+)

A-level (B+)

Degree (2:2 or higher OR working toward one)

Job description

Join Get Further as a Tutor! Make a Difference, Get Trained, Get Paid

Start Dates

• Training: Aug–Sept 2025
• Sessions begin: Sept–Oct 2025
  
  

Two Ways to Make an Impact

Pay

• Flex Tutor: £18/hour + holiday pay
• Lead Tutor: £25,600–£26,000/year (pro rata; includes London weighting)
  
  

Hours

• Flex Tutor: 2–15 hours/week
• Lead Tutor: 15–37.5 hours/week
  
  

Contract

• Flex Tutor: 0-hour contract to May 2026
• Lead Tutor: Fixed-term to May 2026
  
  

Availability

• Flex Tutor: Minimum 2 hours/week (for 15 weeks)
• Lead Tutor: Must be free Fridays 11am–12pm
  
  

Locations:

• Both roles: In-person across England; some online
  
  

Training

• Flex Tutor: 2 full paid days
• Lead Tutor: Paid initial and ongoing training
  
  

Extra

• Flex Tutor: Focused delivery – no lesson planning
• Lead Tutor: Deliver and mentor other tutors, shape programmes
  
  

Why Join Us?

At Get Further, we’re an award-winning charity helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds pass key English and maths qualifications. You’ll join a national movement of passionate educators working toward a fairer future.

We Offer

• Fully resourced lessons – no planning needed
• Paid training and ongoing CPD
• Opportunities to progress into teaching, education leadership, or charity roles
• A supportive community of like-minded tutors
• 36 days annual leave for Lead Tutors (pro rata)
• Pension contributions
  
  

What You’ll Do

As a Flex Tutor, You’ll

• Deliver weekly English or maths tuition to small groups (1–3 students)
• Build solid relationships with students
• Support learning using Get Further’s ready-made resources
  
  

As a Lead Tutor, You’ll Also

• Coach Flex Tutors via mentoring and observations
• Monitor student progress and attendance
• Help shape training and resources
• Be a Get Further champion on-site
  
  

Who We’re Looking For

• A commitment to tackling educational inequality
• Excellent communication and rapport-building skills
• Resilient, reliable, and professional
• GCSE (C/4+), A-level (B+), degree (2:2 or higher OR working toward one)
• Right to work in the UK from the start date
• Ability to travel to placement locations
  
  

Paid Training Dates

In-person (for Those Local)

• 19–20 Aug (London)
• 2–3 Sept (TBC)
• 9–10 Sept (Manchester)
  
  

Online (for Those Not Near a Venue)

• 17–18 Sept