About the Role
Inspire learning, build confidence, and change children's lives by acting as a coach and mentor, not just an instructor. Support each learner's progress with care and purpose using our innovative learning platform, Compass.
Responsibilities
- Deliver tailored sessions using the Compass learning tool, facilitating learning through questioning, scaffolding, and stretching.
- Build meaningful relationships with children in a 1:6 ratio, creating a safe and inspiring environment.
- Support members working through the national curriculum, entrance exams, and GCSE preparation.
- Celebrate milestones and successes with learners.
Requirements
- Must be age 16 or over.
- Must have the right to work in the UK.
- Must have achieved a grade 6 or above in Maths & English Language at GCSE level or equivalent.
- Predicted GCSE grades are accepted if results will be received within the next 3 months.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.
- Cannot offer any form of sponsorship.
- Must provide a full employment history with all gaps clearly explained and evidenced where required.
- Any omission, inconsistency, or misleading information may result in application rejection, offer withdrawal, or dismissal.
Skills
- Confident in leading sessions with small groups (1:6).
- Inspiring children to engage in their learning.
- Positive behaviour management strategies.
- Prioritising safety and wellbeing.
- Supporting children aged 4-16 across the national curriculum.
- Supporting 11+ entrance exams and GCSE content.
- Building meaningful, long-term relationships.
- Providing consistency and stability.
Location
- NEW CROSS GATE
Work Type
- On-site
- Permanent
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Entry level
Education Level
- GCSE Maths & English Language grade 6 or above
Salary/Compensations
- Under 18: £8.40 per hour
- 18-20: £10.90 per hour
- 21+: £12.75 per hour
- Additional 50p per hour for working inside the M25
- Paid for all training and inductions
Benefits
- 50% off Explore Learning membership fees for immediate relations.
- Refer a friend bonus: £50 for each tutor referred, £500 for each supervisor/manager.
- Payroll giving scheme.
- Enhanced parental packages.
- Mortgage broker service.
- Pension matching scheme.
- Access to staff networks for sharing ideas and making social connections.
About the Company
- For 25 years, Explore Learning has helped children across the UK thrive through expert tuition, innovative learning tools, and dedicated people.
- Offers a truly individualised approach to tuition with the Compass learning platform.
- Tutors bring learning to life by building confidence, inspiring curiosity, and delivering meaningful learning experiences.
Equal Opportunity
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Expect all staff to share this commitment.
- Safer recruitment processes are rigorous and designed to deter, identify, and reject anyone who may pose a risk to children.
- Offers are strictly conditional upon satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
- This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (and relevant Exceptions Orders).
- Relevant disclosures will be required in line with DBS and safer recruitment requirements.
