Maths and English Tutor

Overview

Are you ready to embark on an exciting adventure that will transform the lives of children? Become an Explore Learning tutor today and help to create lessons that last. Explore Learning offers award‑winning tuition to children across the UK. We are united in a mission to change children’s lives by nurturing the skills and attitudes to become fearless learners who thrive in their education and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Create Lessons that Last: Leading with a tailored learning approach, alongside our smart learning tool Compass, empower our members to overcome challenges and see them progress. The lessons you teach today will provide the tools they need to unlock their potential tomorrow.
• Create Lasting Relationships: Our small group sessions operate in a 16:1 ratio, allowing you to build strong relationships with your members and inspire children to be fearless in their approach to learning.
• Create Change: Support members as they progress through the national curriculum, entrance exams, and GCSE preparation. Strive to see meaningful progress and celebrate achievements with them.

Why become a Explore Learning tutor?

• Make a real difference: Leave every shift knowing your work has had a real impact and watch members thrive.
• Focus on what matters: You won’t need to spend time creating lessons or searching for teaching materials. The Compass tool is tailored to every learner’s ability, empowering you to focus on tutoring and nurturing your members.
• Inspiring Environment: Be part of a supportive environment with structured learning opportunities and development resources. Work with a close team of passionate educators with a shared goal of making a difference.
• Location: You will be based in our Southend centre.
• Group tutoring: You will tutor small groups in sessions with a 16:1 ratio and teach ages 4–16, covering the national curriculum, 11 plus entrance exam and GCSE content.
• Attendance: You must be able to physically get to the centre you are applying for.
• Commitment: This role is best suited to those seeking a long‑term commitment to provide consistency and stability for the children.
• Hours: You will be contracted to work at least 6 hours a week over 2 different days. Start times are between 3:30 pm and 4:00 pm on weekdays.

Pay Rates & Progression

Hourly Rate

• Under 18: £8
• 18–20: £10.05
• 21+: £12.25
• An additional 50p per hour for working at a centre inside the M25. You will be paid for all training and inductions.

Earn more as you progress! You will start on the base rate for your age group, with an annual opportunity to increase your pay based on the number of hours tutored for Explore Learning.

Additional Perks

• 50% off Explore Learning membership fees for immediate relatives of staff members.
• Referral rewards: £50 for every tutor you refer and £500 for every supervisor/manager.
• Payroll giving scheme, enhanced parental packages, mortgage broker service, and pension matching.
• Staff networks to share ideas and build social connections at work.

Requirements

• GCSE grade 5 or above in Maths & English Language, or equivalent. Predicted GCSE grades accepted if results arrive within the next 3 months.
• Age 16 or over and right to work in the UK.

Please note: We hire on a first‑come, first‑served basis and reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is hired.