Maths and English Tutor Staines

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey that will transform the lives of children and empower you to make a lasting impact on your community?

At Explore Learning, we are on a mission to create a dynamic community of educators who have a deep desire to make a meaningful impact through education. We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team, dream bigger and become part of our inspiring vision.

About us:

At Explore Learning, we teach, we inspire, and we change lives. Our employees embody a growth mindset and a passion for unlocking potential. Together, we are creating a brighter future for our children and our communities. If you're ready to be part of something extraordinary, to inspire young minds, and to make a real difference, join Explore Learning today.

Our learning centres provide a nurturing environment where each tutor will support up to six children at a time between the ages of 4-16, to learn and grow using our smart learning tool, Compass. As a professional tutor, your primary focus will be on teaching, inspiring, and supporting the development and progression of these young minds, helping them to dream bigger.

What you’ll be doing:

• Teach – Your role as a tutor is to bring our mission to life. You will tailor your teaching approach to each child's unique needs, ensuring they achieve consistent progress through delivery of the national curriculum and entrance exam preparation. You'll be the guiding force that helps the children achieve real progress and unlock the joy of learning.
• Inspire – As a tutor, you will inspire all children to become fearless learners. Your enthusiasm and dedication will encourage them to embrace learning with confidence and curiosity. You'll inspire your members and their families, ensuring they get the most out of our service.
• Nurture - Building strong relationships is at the heart of what we do. You’ll create a learning environment where each child feels safe and valued, with member well-being and safeguarding at the forefront of all your interactions.

What’s in it for you?

Your Growth and Support: As a tutor, you’ll be immersed in an inspiring learning environment that is designed to be conducive to learning for both our members and staff. We value the impact our tutors have on bringing our vision to life, so we provide our tutors with the tools and resources they need to excel. When you start, you’ll have training including classroom trainings, coaching and self-study. You’ll then have access to ongoing training, a supportive network of like-minded educators, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children.

Focus on what matters: As a tutor at Explore Learning, you won't need to spend valuable time developing a curriculum or searching for teaching materials. Our experts in education work behind the scenes to provide a meticulously designed, structured curriculum, and a wealth of educational resources tailored to meet the needs of students. This empowers you to focus on what you do best – teaching and nurturing your students' academic growth.

Be part of our community: You’ll work closely alongside a team of passionate educators with a shared goal of making a real difference. The sense of camaraderie and teamwork among tutors and centre staff creates a supportive and rewarding atmosphere, making it a joy to come to work every day.

What does it take to be a tutor at Explore Learning?

We are the inspirers of potential. Our team is dedicated to developing young minds and supporting them to embrace challenges and dream bigger. Together, we showcase the extraordinary heights that can be achieved when we embrace a growth mindset.

Taking ownership is in our DNA. We are accountable for our students' progress, our personal growth, and the positive change we bring to the world. By taking ownership, we empower ourselves to create a meaningful impact and a lasting legacy.

We embrace challenges: we see them as opportunities for innovation and growth, and our courage fuels our drive to overcome obstacles. At Explore Learning, we don't shy away from adversity; we embrace it.

The application process:

Stage one: Submit your cv and complete your application.

Stage two: Complete an assessment that involves a short maths and English test and a 2-question video interview.

Stage three: Take part in a live Teams interview with a member of our recruitment team.

Logistics of the role:

• You’ll work with 6 children at a time between the ages of 4 and 16 covering both national curriculum content and entrance exam preparation.
• This is a part-time, permanent role.
• You must be able to commit to a minimum of 6 hours over 2 days a week.
• Working days are between Tuesday & Saturday.
• Start time is between 3:30pm & 4pm on weekdays.
• Your base hourly pay will be:

Under 18 – £7.30

18-20 – £8.80

21+ – £11.60

*Add an additional 50p per hour if you will be working at a centre inside the M25. All tutors receive further uplifts to their base hourly pay due to holiday entitlement and based on the number of hours they have worked. On top of your tutoring shifts, you will be paid for all of your training and induction sessions.

To apply:

• You’ll need to have achieved a grade 6 or above in Maths & English Language at GCSE level or equivalent. Please note: we accept predicted GCSE grades if you will be receiving your results within the next 3 months.
• You’ll be able to physically get to the centre you are applying for. If this particular vacancy is not in your desired location, there is a ‘find a centre’ search function on the Explore Learning website. You can then search our vacancies for the centres in your area.
• You’ll be looking for a permanent role as our tutors build long-term relationships with our members.
• You must be age 16 or over.
• You’ll have the right to work in the UK.

All successful applicants will undertake employment reference checks, and a Disclosure & Barring Service check or PVG check. Please note, this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.