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ROLE: 1-TO-1, FACE-TO-FACE TUTOR (QUALIFIED TEACHER)
SUBJECT: CORE SUBJECTS (ENGLISH, MATHS, SCIENCE) AT KS1, KS2, KS3,
GCSE/FUNCTIONAL SKILLS LEVEL
LOCATION: LINCOLNSHIRE, BOSTON, GRANTHAM, GRIMSBY, MABLETHORPE
(AND 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
Calling all qualified teachers! If you want to make a difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable students, then please read on…
Who are we?
We are a social enterprise striving to improve educational outcomes for vulnerable young people, including Children Looked After, those adopted, and those with Special Educational Needs. We believe in empowering children through tailored 1-to-1 educational support, and you can help us achieve this. We receive our referrals from local authorities and schools rather than privately. We are also a member of the Fair Education Alliance and an Approved Tuition Partner of the National Tutoring Programme.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking qualified teachers who share our values and who are motivated by a strong desire to make an impact in the lives of those whose current needs are not being met by the education system. Everyone at Equal Education is fully committed to this mission.
Why join us?
As an Equal Education tutor you will have the opportunity to help children to overcome barriers to learning, help them build trusted relationships and increase their aspirations. We also provide in-house safeguarding training and regular CPD events for all our tutors to get involved in.
Skills and Experience
Essential:
(please note, due to our Safer Recruitment policies we will only consider applicants who
have the following)
4. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification*
5. Based in the UK, with the Right to work in the UK and able to be self-employed
6. Experience teaching core subjects (Maths, English, Science)at KS1, KS2, KS3, GCSE/Functional Skills level
7. Available during school hours and/or after school
8. Available for face-to-face tuition (not online) in the stated location
9. Experience working with Children Looked After and/or with SEND
10. Valid Enhanced DBS check for working with children
11. Fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
12. Excellent in your communication, timekeeping, reliability, and reporting
Desirable:
13. Knowledge of positive behaviour strategies and experience in supporting children to self-regulate emotions
14. Understanding of working with vulnerable young people with a range of needs and communication styles
15. Ability to tailor provision based on information provided in documentation e.g Education Health and Care Plan
16. Experience with mentoring
Please note that we have additional recruitment criteria/requirements for some of the teaching qualifications
Apply Now!
Visit our website to find further information and to start your application.
Why join Equal Education?
17. The opportunity to transform the lives of students whose needs are not met by mainstream education
18. Working on a freelance / self-employed basis, you will have flexibility and independence to set your own hours
19. Tutoring opportunities during/after school hours (we are primarily recruiting for in-person tutors, but there are sometimes online opportunities too)
20. Opportunities can range from 1 - 15 hours per week, and can be daytime, evening or weekends
21. Strong support and communication from our dedicated team
22. Learning & development opportunities within the Equal Education tutor community
23. Competitive tutor pay
24. Positive working environment in which you can thrive
Read more about the benefits of being an Equal Education tutor on our Tutor Community Introduction page
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Education:
25. Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
26. Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
27. Tutoring: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
28. Enhanced DBS Certificate Child Workforce (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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.