Tutor

TP Tutors; Coventry; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking dedicated tutors to provide one-to-one tuition across Coventry and surrounding areas, during school hours, with assignments in homes, schools or alternative provisions. You will support pupils needing extra help and GCSE preparation.

Ideal candidates have UK teaching or tutoring experience, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a patient, adaptable approach. Flexible hours with potential for longer placements and safeguarding checks.

Qualifications

• Two years of teaching or tutoring experience in the UK.
• Experience working with primary or secondary-aged children.
• Enhanced DBS with Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• QTS or PGCE or equivalent is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised one-to-one lessons based on individual learning requirements.
• Assess pupils' abilities and identify areas where additional support is needed.
• Prepare suitable lesson plans, resources and engaging activities.
• Help learners achieve academic targets and build subject knowledge.
• Adapt teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate session reports.
• Liaise with parents, schools and other relevant professionals.
• Ensure pupil safety and comply with safeguarding procedures.

Skills

UK teaching experience

One-to-one tutoring

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Travel to assignments

Education

QTS / PGCE or equivalent (advantage)

Job description

1:1 Tutors Required – Primary, Secondary, GCSE & SEND

Location: Coventry and surrounding areas
Job Type: Flexible temporary opportunities with potential for long-term and permanent placements
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, during school hours
Pay: Competitive weekly rates

Empowering Young People Through Individualised Learning!

TP Tutors is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic education professionals to join our growing team, delivering one-to-one tuition to children and young people across Coventry and nearby areas.

We are seeking tutors who can make learning enjoyable and accessible while helping pupils overcome academic difficulties, improve their knowledge and develop greater confidence.

You may be supporting children who need additional help with their studies, preparing for important GCSE examinations, returning to education after extended absences or requiring a more personalised approach to learning.

Assignments may be delivered in pupils' homes, schools or alternative provision environments.

What You Will Be Doing

• Deliver personalised one-to-one lessons based on individual learning requirements.
• Assess pupils' abilities and identify areas where additional support is needed.
• Prepare suitable lesson plans, resources and engaging activities.
• Help learners achieve their academic targets and build subject knowledge.
• Adapt teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate session reports.
• Encourage participation, independence and positive learning behaviours.
• Provide support to pupils with SEND, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Liaise with parents, schools and other relevant professionals.
• Ensure pupil safety and comply with safeguarding procedures.

Subjects and Specialisms

We are interested in hearing from tutors with experience in:

• Primary English, Maths, Reading and Phonics.
• Secondary English, Maths and Science.
• GCSE tuition and examination preparation.
• Functional Skills, Literacy and Numeracy.
• History, Geography and Humanities.
• Computing and Modern Foreign Languages.
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Home Tuition and Alternative Provision.

Candidate Profile

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• At least two years of teaching or tutoring experience in the UK.
• Experience working with primary or secondary-aged children.
• Confidence in planning and delivering effective learning sessions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• A supportive, patient and adaptable approach.
• The ability to travel to assignments across Coventry and surrounding areas.
• An Enhanced DBS registered with the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

QTS, PGCE or an equivalent teaching qualification would be an advantage but is not essential.

SEND Experience

We particularly welcome tutors who have worked with pupils with:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Dyslexia and Dyspraxia.
• Speech, language and communication difficulties.
• Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA).

What We Offer

• Flexible assignments to fit around your availability.
• Competitive weekly payment.
• Opportunities to work across homes, schools and specialist provisions.
• Potential for regular, long-term and permanent placements.
• A rewarding opportunity to positively influence young people's lives.

All pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

TP Tutors is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All educators are subject to safeguarding checks in line with Department for Education (DfE) guidance including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). This may also include an online search as part of our safer recruitment process.

All educators must complete our annual tuition training programme, covering Safeguarding, Prevent Duty, KCSIE, Allergy Awareness, and Child-on-Child Abuse Awareness. Tutors must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid Child-only Enhanced DBS certificate on the update service, with full guidance provided.

Many pupils supported by TP Tutors require tailored educational provision. Tutors should be confident in building positive relationships, adapting their approach to meet individual needs, and maintaining high standards of professionalism and safeguarding at all times. Tutors must also be able to effectively plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons that meet the learner’s individual needs, monitor progress, and adapt teaching strategies to support positive outcomes.