Tutor

Private Tutor – Primary, Secondary, GCSE & SEND

Location: Coventry and surrounding areas
Job Type: Flexible, Temporary, with potential for permanent opportunities
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, during school hours
Pay: Competitive weekly pay

Inspire Learners and Support Their Progress

TP Tutors is looking for motivated and caring tutors to provide personalised educational support to children and young people throughout Coventry and nearby communities.

This opportunity is ideal for teachers, experienced tutors and SEND specialists who want flexible work while helping pupils improve their academic performance, rebuild confidence and reach their potential. Tuition will be delivered face-to-face in pupils' homes, schools and alternative provision settings.

You may support learners who need help catching up with their studies, preparing for examinations, returning to mainstream education or accessing learning that meets their individual needs.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored one-to-one tuition based on each learner's ability, targets and educational needs.
• Develop lesson plans and resources that make learning accessible and engaging.
• Review pupil progress, assess understanding and provide regular feedback.
• Adjust teaching approaches to meet different learning needs and abilities.
• Encourage participation, positive behaviour, self-confidence and independent study.
• Maintain communication with families, schools and other professionals involved in the pupil's education.
• Keep accurate progress records and adhere to safeguarding requirements.

Subjects and Tuition Opportunities

We welcome applications from tutors experienced in any of the following areas:

• Primary English, Mathematics, literacy and numeracy.
• Secondary curriculum subjects, including English, Maths and Science.
• GCSE teaching, revision and examination preparation.
• Functional Skills English and Mathematics.
• Humanities, Modern Languages and Computing.
• Creative subjects and other National Curriculum areas.
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Home tuition, reintegration support and alternative provision.

Essential Criteria

• A minimum of two years' teaching or tutoring experience in the UK.
• Understanding of Primary, Secondary, GCSE, Functional Skills or SEND education.
• Effective communication, organisation, lesson planning and behaviour management skills.
• Reliable transport or suitable travel arrangements for local assignments.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.

A recognised teaching qualification, such as QTS or PGCE, is beneficial but not compulsory.

Experience We Value

Applicants with experience supporting children and young people with autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), EHCPs, emotional regulation difficulties or gaps in education are particularly encouraged to apply. Experience delivering tuition at home or within alternative education settings is also an advantage.

Benefits of Joining TP Tutors

• Competitive rates with weekly pay.
• Flexible assignments across Coventry and nearby locations.
• Dedicated support from an experienced specialist consultant.
• Weekly in-house payroll.
• Access to free CPD and additional training.
• Opportunities to work across a variety of educational settings.
• Potential to progress into longer-term or permanent positions.
• Rewarding work that helps pupils overcome barriers and achieve meaningful progress.

Location and Availability

Roles are available across Coventry and surrounding areas. Tutors must be able to travel to assigned locations and commit to weekday sessions during normal school hours.

If you are passionate about education, inclusive teaching and helping learners overcome challenges, we would love to hear from you.

Become part of TP Tutors and help young people in Coventry build brighter educational futures.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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