Jobs in Derby, Grande-Bretagne

1st Staff are one of the UK’s leading alternative providers working nationwide with specialist staff helping students from 4-25 years of age with educational and therapeutic needs. As a tutor you will deliver tuition sessions to help these students gain confidence and the level required to attain qualifications, and potentially return to further education. We provide a support network for all tutors, including a lead tutor for your area, Designated Safeguarding Leads, curriculum leads for Maths and English, a behavioural specialist, and a Head of Education.

To deliver Maths and English sessions on a 1:1 basis to young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD/SLD, or other Additional Educational Needs referred by local authorities and schools. The ideal candidate will have a caring and friendly nature enabling them to build rapport with the student.

Location: Child’s home, local library, school or community centre

Hours: Part-time or full-time. Most referrals are between 10-15 hours per week (approximately 2-3 hours per day). Tutors seeking a full-time role may work with multiple students for up to 6 hours per day (Monday – Friday).

Subjects: English and Maths (possibility for Science as well)

• Assess students’ academic needs and develop personalized lesson plans to address those needs.
• Utilise effective teaching strategies to engage students and enhance understanding of the subject matter.
• Monitor and track students’ progress, providing regular feedback.
• Adapt teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
• Maintain a positive and supportive learning environment for students.

• Previous experience working with young people in an educational setting, such as tutoring, teaching, mentoring, etc.
• Confidence working with a range of SEN/SEMH and challenging behaviours.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain concepts to students of all ages.
• Knowledge of various tutoring techniques.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with students.
• Flexibility in adapting to different student needs and learning styles.

• Excellent pay rates up to £25 per hour (depending on experience/qualifications)
• Flexible part-time or full-time hours to suit your schedule
• A dedicated consultant and a lead tutor available for support
• Support from behavioural specialists within the company
• Support from designated safeguarding leads
• Training and support offered
• Access to free extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities
• Resources, assessment tools and a Maths & English curriculum lead to help with lesson plans
• An area lead for your specific area to contact when needed

This is not a self-employed tutoring/teaching position; you will work through a zero-hour contract and be paid via PAYE. Expenses are not covered.

1st Staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably skilled candidates regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.