Maths and English Tutor
$8,400–$12,750 year
On-siteChester, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Deliver tailored sessions using the Compass learning platform, facilitating growth through questioning, scaffolding, and stretching while maintaining a 1:6 student ratio. Build meaningful relationships with children aged 4–16 across the national curriculum, including 11+ entrance exams and GCSE preparation, by creating a safe environment where learners can take risks. Support members through their academic journey, celebrating milestones and ensuring consistent engagement in small groups. This permanent, part-time role requires a minimum of 6 hours per week across at least two weekdays, with shifts available Tuesday through Friday and Saturday mornings. Candidates must be 16 or older, hold UK work rights, and possess GCSE grades of 6 or above in Maths and English. Based at the Chester centre, this position offers a supportive team environment where tutors focus on nurturing student confidence rather than lesson planning.
Required Qualifications
- Age 16 or over
- Right to work in the UK
- Grade 6 or above in Maths & English Language at GCSE level or equivalent
- Acceptance of predicted GCSE grades if results received within the next 3 months
- Commitment to building meaningful, long-term relationships
- Confidence leading sessions with small groups (1:6)
- Ability to inspire children to engage in their learning
- Use of positive behaviour management strategies
- Consistent prioritisation of children's safety and wellbeing
- Comfort supporting children aged 4–16 across the national curriculum
- Knowledge of 11+ entrance exams
- Knowledge of GCSE content
- Ability to work on-site at the Chester centre
- Availability for permanent, part-time contract
- Minimum of 6 hours a week
- Work at least 2 different weekdays
- Availability for 3:30-4pm Tuesday
- Availability for 3:30-4pm Wednesday
- Availability for 3:30-4pm Thursday
- Availability for 3:30-4pm Friday
- Availability for Morning/afternoon Saturday
- Satisfactory references
- Enhanced DBS check
- Full employment history with all gaps clearly explained and evidenced
- Understanding that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in delivering lessons that last using the smart learning tool Compass
- Facilitating learning through questioning, scaffolding and stretching
- Supporting members as they work through the national curriculum
- Supporting members as they prepare for entrance exams
- Supporting members as they prepare for GCSE
- Celebrating milestones and successes with members
- Creating a safe, inspiring environment where children can take risks
- Developing a lifelong love of learning in children
- Providing consistency and stability that helps children thrive
- Accelerating skills through hands-on tutoring
- Ongoing development as an educator
- Thriving in a collaborative, close-knit team
- Passion for tutoring
- Ability to learn quickly through hands-on experience
- Being supported by a team invested in your growth
- Building confidence as an educator
- Delivering exceptional learning experiences
- Inspiring curiosity
- Changing children's lives
- Helping children grow in confidence
- Developing key skills
- Building a love of learning that lasts
- Focusing on tutoring and nurturing members rather than planning resources
- Sharing ideas and making social connections at work
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