Job description
ESOL Outreach Tutor
Location: Buckinghamshire
ABOUT THE ROLE
Prospero Teaching is looking for a qualified ESOL Tutor to deliver personalised, one-to-one English language support to young learners who are currently not attending mainstream education. This role is ideal for an experienced ESOL teacher who wants to make a meaningful difference by providing engaging, supportive sessions that help students improve their English, rebuild their confidence, and re-engage with learning.
Students may be newly arrived to the UK, have English as an additional language, or have missed significant schooling. You’ll plan and deliver bespoke lessons that meet their language needs while fostering a positive, structured learning experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Deliver tailored ESOL sessions on a 1:1 basis in homes or community settings
2. Create engaging lesson plans that support language acquisition and confidence building
3. Track student progress and adapt teaching methods as needed
4. Work closely with the Prospero Teaching team to ensure effective support is in place
ROLE DETAILS
5. Location: Across Buckinghamshire (travel required)
6. Position: Outreach ESOL Tutor
7. Start date: ASAP
8. Contract type: Temporary, ongoing
9. Hours: Flexible – from 1 to 3 hours per session; part-time and full-time options available
10. Pay rate: From £25 per hour
REQUIREMENTS
11. Recognised ESOL teaching qualification ( CELTA, CertTESOL, or equivalent)
12. Minimum 6 months’ experience teaching ESOL in a UK setting
13. Confident working independently and managing personalised learning plans
14. A valid enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one
15. Right to work in the UK
16. Two professional child-related references from the past two years
DESIRABLE
17. Experience supporting vulnerable or disengaged learners
18. Up-to-date safeguarding training (can be provided by Prospero Teaching)
WHY JOIN PROSPERO TEACHING?
We offer:
19. Competitive hourly pay
20. Flexible working patterns
21. Ongoing CPD including accredited safeguarding and classroom management training
22. Supportive team environment