Academic Tutor; private Tuition

Position: Academic Tutor (private Tuition)
Functional Skills Tutor

Location:

Leicester
Pay: £20–£30 per hour

Hours:

15 hours per week

Contract:

Long-term

Teacher Active is working with a pupil in Leicester who requires an experienced and resilient Home Tutor to provide personalised education in a home-based or alternative setting.

The pupil has social, emotional and mental health needs and may display challenging behaviour. The successful Home Tutor will need to build a positive and trusting relationship with the pupil while delivering engaging Functional Skills Maths and English sessions.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a patient and adaptable tutor who is passionate about supporting young people who may have experienced barriers to education.

The successful Home Tutor will be responsible for:

Delivering 15 hours of personalised tuition each week
Planning and teaching Functional Skills Maths and English
Adapting lessons to meet the pupil’s individual learning needs
Supporting the pupil’s emotional regulation and engagement
Using effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
Creating a calm, consistent and structured learning environment
Monitoring progress and completing relevant reports
Working closely with parents, carers and other professionals
The successful Home Tutor will have:

Previous teaching or tutoring experience
Proven experience teaching Functional Skills Maths and English
Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs
Confidence managing challenging behaviour
Strong de-escalation and relationship-building skills
A calm, patient and resilient approach
Team Teach training is beneficial but not essential
An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
In return, you can expect:

Competitive pay of £20–£30 per hour
A consistent 15-hour weekly contract
Support from a dedicated education consultant
Access to CPD and professional development opportunities
A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference to a young person’s education
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with Teacher Active. Registration includes an enhanced DBS check, identity checks and professional references.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

About Teacher Active

Teacher Active is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, s and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment