Maths and English Tutor Whiteley
Inspire learning. Build confidence. Change children’s lives.
For 25 years, Explore Learning has helped children across the UK thrive through expert tuition, innovative learning tools, and the dedication of our incredible people.
Our learning platform Compass follows each child’s pace of learning and adapts in real time, allowing tutors to stretch or scaffold to enable meaningful progress.
Our tutors act as coaches and mentors, not just instructors, supporting each learner’s progress with care and purpose.
As a tutor, you’ll play a key role in every child’s learning journey by
* Delivering lessons that last: using Compass to facilitate learning through questioning, scaffolding and stretching.
* Building meaningful relationships: with a 1:6 ratio you get to know each child and create a safe, inspiring environment where they can take risks and develop a lifelong love of learning.
* Driving academic progress: supporting members as they work through the national curriculum, entrance exams and GCSE preparation, celebrating milestones and successes along the way.
You’ll thrive as an Explore Learning tutor if you
* Are confident leading sessions with small groups, inspiring children to engage in their learning using positive behaviour management strategies, and prioritising their safety and wellbeing.
* Feel comfortable supporting children aged 4‑16 across the national curriculum, including 11+ entrance exams and GCSE content.
* Are committed to building meaningful, long‑term relationships, providing the consistency and stability that helps children thrive.
Why Join Explore Learning?
* Make a real impact: leave every session knowing you’ve helped children grow in confidence, develop key skills, and build a love of learning.
* Focus on what matters: with lessons and materials already prepared in Compass, you can concentrate on tutoring and nurturing your members.
* Grow and develop: accelerate your skills through hands‑on tutoring and ongoing development as you build confidence as an educator.
* Work in a supportive team: thrive in a collaborative, close‑knit team where passionate tutors work together to deliver exceptional learning.
Location
This is an on-site role and you will be based at our Whiteley centre.
18+
In order to meet Ofsted requirements, the team is specifically hiring tutors who are 18 or over. This role also offers the potential to train as a team leader.
Contract
This is a permanent, part‑time role. You will be contracted to work a minimum of 6 hours a week over at least two different weekdays. Available shift start times are:
* 3:30‑4 pm Tuesday
* 3:30‑4 pm Wednesday
* 3:30‑4 pm Thursday
* 3:30‑4 pm Friday
* Morning/afternoon Saturday
Note: This is not a summer‑only role; we are seeking dedicated tutors to support our members throughout the next academic year and beyond.
Pay Rates & Progression
Earn more as you progress! You will start on the base rate for your age group, with an annual opportunity to increase your pay based on the number of hours you have tutored for us.
Base hourly rate:
* 18‑20 years – £10.90
* 21+ years – £12.75
* An additional £0.50 per hour will be added if working at a centre inside the M25.
* You will be paid for all training and inductions.
Requirements
You must be 18 or over and have the right to work in the UK. You must have achieved a grade 6 or above in Maths & English Language at GCSE level (or equivalent). Predicted GCSE grades are accepted if results will be received within the next three months.
Additional Perks
* 50% off Explore Learning membership fees for immediate relations of staff members.
* Referral rewards: £50 bonus for every tutor you refer, £500 for every supervisor/manager you refer.
* Payroll giving scheme, enhanced parental packages, mortgage broker service and pension matching scheme.
* Benefit from staff networks to share ideas and make social connections at work.
We hire on a first‑come, first‑served basis and reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is hired.
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required. Unfortunately we cannot offer any form of sponsorship.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Safeguarding is paramount. Our safer recruitment processes are rigorous and designed to deter, identify and reject anyone who may pose a risk to children. Any offer is strictly conditional upon satisfactory references (taken directly from referees) and an Enhanced DBS check.
You must provide a full employment history with all gaps clearly explained and evidence where required. Any omission, inconsistency or misleading information may result in your application being rejected, an offer withdrawn, or dismissal.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (and relevant Exceptions Orders). Relevant disclosures will be required in line with DBS and safer recruitment requirements.
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