ESOL Tutor

ESOL Tutor – Home & School Settings (Bedford Area)

Location: Bedford and surrounding areas
Hours: School hours (typically Monday–Friday, daytime)
Role Type: Part-time / Flexible / Term-time
Pay: Competitive rates depending on experience and qualifications

About the Role

We are seeking dedicated and experienced ESOL Tutors to provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils in home and school settings across the Bedford area. The role involves supporting children and young people whose first language is not English, helping them develop their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills to improve confidence and educational progress.

Tutors will deliver engaging and personalised sessions tailored to each pupil’s language level and learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging ESOL lessons in pupils’ homes or school settings
• Support pupils in developing English language skills including speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension
• Plan and adapt lessons to meet individual learning needs and abilities
• Build positive relationships that encourage confidence and participation
• Monitor progress and provide session feedback/reports
• Work collaboratively with schools, parents, and support staff where required

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of UK teaching or tutoring experience
• Experience teaching ESOL/EAL learners
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Ability to deliver engaging and differentiated learning
• Relevant teaching, ESOL, TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, or related qualification preferred
• Experience working with children or young people is desirable
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred

What We Offer

• Flexible working during school hours
• Competitive hourly pay
• Rewarding and meaningful work supporting young learners
• Ongoing support and opportunities for development
• Flexible locations across Bedford and nearby areas

Apply Now

If you are passionate about supporting pupils with English language development and want flexible daytime work in the Bedford area, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a short cover note outlining your experience and availability.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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