1:1 Tutor – Home & School-Based (School Hours)

Location: Northampton and surrounding areas
Hours: Monday–Friday, school hours (term time only)
Contract: Flexible – Part-time / Full-time opportunities available
Pay: Competitive hourly rate (based on experience and qualifications)

About the Role

We are seeking enthusiastic, reliable, and experienced 1:1 Tutors to provide personalised educational support to children and young people across Northampton and the surrounding areas. Tuition will take place in pupils' homes or school settings during school hours.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced teachers and tutors who are passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential through tailored one-to-one support.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality 1:1 tuition tailored to each pupil's learning needs.
• Plan and prepare lessons that support academic progress and build confidence.
• Adapt teaching methods to suit individual learning styles and abilities.
• Monitor, assess, and record pupil progress after each session.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents/carers, and schools.
• Follow all safeguarding, health and safety, and professional standards at all times.

Essential Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years' teaching or tutoring experience.
• Experience working with children and young people in educational settings.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is desirable but not essential for experienced tutors.
• Strong communication, organisation, and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to deliver engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to work in the UK.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred due to travel between pupil locations.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates.
• Flexible working during school hours.
• Regular 1:1 tutoring assignments.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated and experienced team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children's education and future.

Who Should Apply?

We welcome applications from:

• Qualified Teachers (Primary and Secondary)
• SEN Teachers
• Experienced Tutors
• HLTAs
• Learning Mentors
• Educational professionals with at least two years' teaching or tutoring experience

Apply Today

If you're passionate about providing personalised education and helping pupils succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV together with a brief cover letter outlining your teaching or tutoring experience.

All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment procedures, including an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and compliance with safeguarding requirements.

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.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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