Science Tutor

Description

Employer

Location

ROLE: 1-TO-1, FACE-TO-FACE TUTOR (QUALIFIED TEACHER)

SUBJECT: CORE SUBJECTS (ENGLISH, MATHS, SCIENCE) AT KS1, KS2, KS3,

GCSE/FUNCTIONAL SKILLS LEVEL

LOCATION: LINCOLNSHIRE, BOSTON, GRANTHAM, GRIMSBY, MABLETHORPE

(AND SURROUNDING AREAS)

RATE: £31 - £45 PER HOUR

****Please note that all tutors must:****

• Be based in the UK
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Be able to be self-employed

Calling all qualified teachers! If you want to make a difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable students, then please read on…

Who are we?

We are a social enterprise striving to improve educational outcomes for vulnerable young people, including Children Looked After, those adopted, and those with Special Educational Needs. We believe in empowering children through tailored 1-to-1 educational support, and you can help us achieve this. We receive our referrals from local authorities and schools rather than privately. We are also a member of the Fair Education Alliance and an Approved Tuition Partner of the National Tutoring Programme.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking qualified teachers who share our values and who are motivated by a strong desire to make an impact in the lives of those whose current needs are not being met by the education system. Everyone at Equal Education is fully committed to this mission.

Why join us?

As an Equal Education tutor you will have the opportunity to help children to overcome barriers to learning, help them build trusted relationships and increase their aspirations. We also provide in-house safeguarding training and regular CPD events for all our tutors to get involved in.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

(please note, due to our Safer Recruitment policies we will only consider applicants who

have the following)

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification*
• Based in the UK, with the Right to work in the UK and able to be self-employed
• Experience teaching core subjects (Maths, English, Science)at KS1, KS2, KS3, GCSE/Functional Skills level
• Available during school hours and/or after school
• Available for face-to-face tuition (not online) in the stated location
• Experience working with Children Looked After and/or with SEND
• Valid Enhanced DBS check for working with children
• Fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Excellent in your communication, timekeeping, reliability, and reporting

Desirable:

• Knowledge of positive behaviour strategies and experience in supporting children to self-regulate emotions
• Understanding of working with vulnerable young people with a range of needs and communication styles
• Ability to tailor provision based on information provided in documentation e.g Education Health and Care Plan
• Experience with mentoring

Please note that we have additional recruitment criteria/requirements for some of the teaching qualifications

Apply Now!

Visit our website to find further information and to start your application.

Why join Equal Education?

• The opportunity to transform the lives of students whose needs are not met by mainstream education
• Working on a freelance / self-employed basis, you will have flexibility and independence to set your own hours
• Tutoring opportunities during/after school hours (we are primarily recruiting for in-person tutors, but there are sometimes online opportunities too)
• Opportunities can range from 1 - 15 hours per week, and can be daytime, evening or weekends
• Strong support and communication from our dedicated team
• Learning & development opportunities within the Equal Education tutor community
• Competitive tutor pay
• Positive working environment in which you can thrive

Read more about the benefits of being an Equal Education tutor on our Tutor Community Introduction page

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
• Tutoring: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Enhanced DBS Certificate Child Workforce (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Equal Opportunities

Our recruitment practices are conducted in line with equal opportunity principles. All candidates will be reviewed fairly regardless of age, gender, sex, race, religion, ethnicity, or disability.

Safeguarding

Equal Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect our tutors to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to

appropriate vetting procedures as outlined in Part 3 of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, including a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced with

barred list information check. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended 2013). Therefore, applicants will be asked to disclose any criminal history if shortlisted for an interview.

We require all our tutors to be signed up to the DBS Update Service.