Tutor

Vision for Education Ltd; Buxton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd. is seeking tutors to provide 1:1 maths and English tuition to young people who cannot attend school. You will plan and deliver tailored sessions, usually 1–2 hours, in the student’s home, local library, online or at a school setting.

You will be matched to students based on strengths and availability and typically run with the same student over time to provide consistency. We welcome qualified teachers, experienced educators, SEN specialists and experienced tutors.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or tutoring children or young people, in a classroom or 1:1.
• Confidence planning Maths and/or English sessions in line with the national curriculum.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply (we'll support you).
• Patience, flexibility and a genuine interest in helping young people who find school difficult.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver 1:1 tutoring sessions in Maths and English.
• Match and work with students based on strengths and availability; provide consistency.
• Deliver sessions in the student’s home, a local library, online or in a school setting.

Skills

Teaching or tutoring experience

Planning Maths/English sessions

DBS Update Service awareness

Patience & flexibility

Education

QTS or teaching qualification

Experience with EHCP/SEND

Job description

Tutor - Maths & English - £30/hour - Buxton (Flexible Hours)

Pay: £30 per hour, weekly pay (PAYE)
Hours: Students typically require 10 hours a week and you can work with multiple students, Monday-Friday, during or after school hours
Location: Mansfield and surrounding areas
Start: As soon as you're ready. We have students waiting to be matched now

About the role

We're looking for tutors to work 1:1 with young people who currently can't attend school. This may be due to anxiety, medical needs, disengagement, additional needs or exclusion. Many have an EHCP, and all of them need someone patient and consistent who can rebuild their confidence in Maths and English.

You'll plan and deliver sessions tailored to each student, usually 1-2 hours long. Sessions take place in the student's home, a local library, online or in a school setting. We match you with students based on your strengths, subjects and availability, and you'll usually stay with the same student over time, so they get real consistency.

What you'll need

• Experience teaching or tutoring children or young people, in a classroom or 1:1
• Confidence planning Maths and/or English sessions in line with the national curriculum
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply (we'll support you)
• Patience, flexibility and a genuine interest in helping young people who find school difficult

It would be great if you also have

• QTS or another teaching qualification
• Experience supporting students with EHCPs or SEND

We welcome qualified teachers, experienced educators, SEN specialists and experienced tutors. If you're not sure whether you're a fit, apply anyway and we'll talk it through.

What you'll get from us

• Choose how many hours you work and when
• A dedicated consultant who handles matching, scheduling and any issues that come up
• Competitive pay
• Free CPD training and career development events
• Referral rewards

About us

Vision for Education is part of The Edwin Group, named a Top 10 UK employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. We place teachers, tutors and support staff in temporary and permanent roles across primary, secondary, SEND schools, colleges and alternative provision.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation.