Tutor with The Brilliant Club

Physics World; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Physics World is excited to offer an opportunity for PhD researchers as STEM tutors through The Brilliant Club. This role not only enhances educational outreach but also provides meaningful experiences and pay for each placement, including training and support, to develop teaching skills and community engagement. Ideal for those looking to boost their CV and help students from underprivileged backgrounds reach their full potential.

Benefits

Expert training

Community engagement opportunity

Support with CV and job applications

Travel expenses

Qualifications

• Currently studying for a PhD or holds a doctorate.
• Some experience of teaching or working with young people is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive expert training to develop pedagogical skills.
• Communicate research to a non-specialist audience.
• Support and inspire young people from less advantaged backgrounds.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Pedagogy

Education

PhD or equivalent doctorate

Job description

The Organisation

The Brilliant Club is an award-winning charity that mobilises the PhD community to support students who are less advantaged to access the most competitive universities and succeed when they get there.

We do this through our programmes, The Scholars Programme and Join the Dots, where we recruit, train and place PhD researchers to work with state school pupils.

The Opportunity

We are excited to be recruiting for STEM tutors to join us. Working as a Brilliant Club tutor offers PhD researchers and graduates a meaningful, paid, community engagement opportunity.

Tutors working with us will:

• Receive expert training to develop and hone your pedagogical skills
• Communicate your research to a non-specialist audience
• Gain sustained teaching experience
• Join a nationwide community of over 1,000 like-minded researchers making a huge impact on university access
• Earn from £600 per placement, plus an additional amount for designing a new course (approx. £160), and travel expenses
• Boost your CV and receive support to communicate your skills in future job applications
• Support and inspire young people from less advantaged backgrounds to access university
• Find out more about The Scholars Programme and Join the Dots

Essential

• Currently studying for a PhD or holds a doctorate (no time limit on when PhD was completed).

Desirable

• Some experience of teaching or working with young people (though this is by no means essential as you will be required to attend The Brilliant Club training).

Applications for the 2025/26 academic year are now open.