DescriptionEmployerLocationAbout Education Boutique
Education Boutique is a leading provider of bespoke educational solutions, specialising in personalised tuition for learners outside of traditional school environments. We partner with schools, local authorities, and families to deliver high-impact support for pupils accessing EOTAS (Education Other Than At School) provision, Section 10 funded programmes, and reintegration pathways.
Our tutors are passionate professionals who use creativity, empathy, and expertise to help every learner realise their potential.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced KS3 English Tutor to work with learners in the Tonbridge area. This role involves supporting students who may be:
1. Preparing to reintegrate into a mainstream or specialist school
2. Accessing education via EOTAS packages or Section 19 funded provision
3. Facing barriers to education due to SEMH, SEN, or other individual needs
You will be responsible for delivering 1:1 tuition sessions, tailored to each learner’s academic level and personal circumstances. Sessions may be held in the learner’s home, an agreed public location, or school setting depending on what best supports the child’s needs.
Key Responsibilities
4. Deliver engaging, personalised English tuition aligned with the KS3 curriculum
5. Adapt teaching strategies to suit individuals based on reintegration goals and EHCP targets
6. Build trusting relationships with learners to support confidence and progress
7. Maintain clear communication with Education Boutique
8. Keep accurate records and uphold safeguarding responsibilities at all times
Essential Requirements
9. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or demonstrable tutoring/TA experience in SEN and KS3 English
10. Experience working with vulnerable or disengaged learners, including those with SEN/SEMH (PDA highly desirable)
11. Ability to plan and deliver creative, targeted lessons to EHCP targets
12. Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one through our vetting process)
13. Access to reliable transport and willingness to travel within Tonbridge and nearby areas
14. Registered as self-employed (or willingness to work in this capacity)
15. Hold Level 2 safeguarding (or willingness to obtain through our vetting process)
16. Hold adequate Public Libaility and Professional Indemnity insurance (or willingness to obtain during our vetting process)
Why Work with Education Boutique?
17. Join a supportive, forward-thinking team of education professionals making a difference to the lives of young people
18. Obtain day-time work across the country
19. Access work with schools and LAs not possible as a sole professional private tutor
20. Community and training (new for September 2025)
Safeguarding Statement
Education Boutique is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.