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Education Tutor – Primary, Secondary, GCSE & SEND

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

Inspire, Support and Empower Young Learners

TP Tutors is recruiting caring, motivated and knowledgeable Education Tutors to work with children and young people across Kettering and the surrounding areas.

This role is suited to teachers and experienced tutors looking for flexible work while making a positive impact on pupils’ education. You will deliver tailored one-to-one sessions, helping learners strengthen subject knowledge, overcome learning barriers and regain confidence in their abilities.

Tuition may take place in pupils’ homes, schools or alternative education settings, depending on individual requirements.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide individualised tuition based on each pupil’s learning needs and targets.
• Develop lesson plans and engaging educational resources.
• Review progress and adapt teaching methods to improve outcomes.
• Help pupils develop motivation, confidence and independent learning skills.
• Support learners with SEND and additional behavioural or emotional needs.
• Liaise with parents, schools and other professionals when required.
• Maintain session records and comply with safeguarding procedures.

Subjects We Cover

Applications are welcome from tutors with experience in:

• Primary English, Maths and Science.
• Secondary education and GCSE preparation.
• Functional Skills English and Maths.
• Humanities, languages and other National Curriculum subjects.
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Home tuition and alternative provision.

Essential Criteria

• A minimum of two years’ UK teaching or tutoring experience.
• Experience in primary, secondary, GCSE, Functional Skills or SEND education.
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Confidence in engaging pupils and managing learning-related challenges.
• Ability to travel to assignments throughout Kettering and surrounding areas.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

A QTS, PGCE or other recognised teaching qualification is desirable but not essential.

Additional Experience

Experience working with pupils with autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH needs, dyslexia, speech and language difficulties, EHCPs or gaps in education would be an advantage. Previous involvement in one-to-one interventions or alternative provision is also welcome.

Why Join TP Tutors?

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Flexible local assignments across different educational settings.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Weekly in-house payroll.
• Free CPD and professional development.
• Temporary placements with potential for permanent opportunities.
• A rewarding role supporting pupils’ academic and personal development.

Working Across Kettering

Tutoring opportunities are available in Kettering and nearby locations, depending on demand. You should be available Monday to Friday during school hours and able to travel to pupils’ homes, schools and alternative provision settings.

Apply Now

Are you passionate about helping children and young people succeed? Join TP Tutors and use your teaching skills to make learning more accessible, engaging and rewarding for every pupil.

We look forward to hearing from you!

All pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

TP Tutors is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All educators are subject to safeguarding checks in line with Department for Education (DfE) guidance including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). This may also include an online search as part of our safer recruitment process.

All educators must complete our annual tuition training programme, covering Safeguarding, Prevent Duty, KCSIE, Allergy Awareness, and Child-on-Child Abuse Awareness. Tutors must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid Child-only Enhanced DBS certificate on the update service, with full guidance provided.

Many pupils supported by TP Tutors require tailored educational provision. Tutors should be confident in building positive relationships, adapting their approach to meet individual needs, and maintaining high standards of professionalism and safeguarding at all times. Tutors must also be able to effectively plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons that meet the learner’s individual needs, monitor progress, and adapt teaching strategies to support positive outcomes.

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