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Role: SEND Tutor (Qualified teacher)
Subject: Core subjects (English, Maths and Science) KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 GCSE/Functional skills level
Location: Cambridge, Huntington, Peterborough, Wisbech, Ely and all surrounding areas
Rate: £31 - £45 Per hour
****Please note that all tutors must:****
1. Be based in the UK
2. Have the right to work in the UK
3. Be able to be self-employed
Who are we?
We are an award-winning social enterprise committed to closing the attainment gap for under-resourced young people. We provide tailored tuition, mentoring, and educational support to:
4. Children Looked After (CLA)
5. Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
6. Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC)
7. Learners who have been permanently excluded
We work in partnership with local authorities and schools, and we are proud members of the Fair Education Alliance.
Who are we looking for?
We seek qualified teachers driven by a passion for helping those whose needs aren't met by the education system. At Equal Education, we're all about this mission.
Skills and Experience
Essential:
8. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (or equivalent – see website for alternatives)
9. Availability during school hours
10. Ability to deliver in-person tuition
11. Willingness to travel locally
12. Experience in mentoring or supporting young people
13. Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
14. Right to work in the UK
15. Based in the UK
16. Ability to work self-employed (up to 15 hours/week)
17. Strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare
18. Excellent communication, organisation, and reliability
Why join us?
As an Equal Education tutor, you will:
19. Make a real impact on learners who need it most
20. Build strong, trusting relationships with learners
21. Help raise aspirations and academic achievement
22. Enjoy flexible working hours
23. Work independently with strong organisational support
24. Access safeguarding training and CPD opportunities
Apply Now!
If you're a dedicated teacher ready to support learners outside mainstream education, we’d love to hear from you.
Reasonable Adjustments:
Equal Education is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview or at any stage of the application process, please reach out via our website.
Safeguarding Statement
Equal Opportunities
Our recruitment practices are conducted in line with equal opportunity principles. All candidates will be reviewed fairly regardless of age, gender, sex, race, religion, ethnicity, or disability.
Safeguarding
Equal Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect our tutors to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to
appropriate vetting procedures as outlined in Part 3 of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, including a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced with
barred list information check. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended 2013). Therefore, applicants will be asked to disclose any criminal history if shortlisted for an interview.
We require all our tutors to be signed up to the DBS Update Service.