Tutor

About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Tutor to join our team, working alongside the local authority to provide academic support to students in need. This role will involve working with children and young people, often in small groups or on a one-to-one basis, to help them achieve their academic potential and overcome any barriers to learning. As a Tutor, you will work closely with schools and the local authority.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver tailored tutoring sessions to students in various subjects, both in person and potentially online.
• Collaborate with local authority teams to identify students who would benefit most from tutoring support.
• Assess students' academic needs and create personalized learning plans.
• Track and monitor students' progress, providing feedback to students, parents, and local authorities.
• Offer support and guidance to students, helping them build confidence and motivation in their studies.
• Ensure that all teaching materials and resources are appropriate, engaging, and in line with educational standards.
• Foster positive relationships with students, parents, and local authority representatives.
• Maintain accurate records of tutoring sessions, student progress, and outcomes.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree in education or a relevant subject.
• Previous tutoring or teaching experience, preferably with children and young people.
• Strong understanding of the UK curriculum and current educational practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• A DBS check and safeguarding training (or willingness to undergo these checks).
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting students in their learning journey.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working in collaboration with local authorities or support services.
• Special educational needs (SEN) experience or relevant qualifications.
• Knowledge of online tutoring platforms and digital teaching tools.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community.
• Flexible working hours and potential for remote tutoring.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Access to professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment with a strong emphasis on student wellbeing

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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