GCSE and A-Level Geography Tutors in City of London

Bright Heart is an award‑winning London‑based tuition agency. We offer a more nurturing approach and help students with special educational needs (SEN) and those lacking confidence or motivation. Our heart‑based approach – the 'Bright Heart Approach' – involves meeting the whole person from their unique perspective with warmth to build trust, self‑esteem and self‑belief, before building on academic abilities.

Bright Heart is committed to providing the best possible care to its students and vulnerable adults and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The Role: Bright Heart Education's tuition agency seeks GCSE and A Level Geography tutors in London or Surrey with good SEN experience and good availability. We strongly prefer tutors with availability for in‑person tutoring (many hours, including daytime). Students typically receive one‑to‑one tuition in their homes or at school through the NTP (small groups up to 1:6). Successful candidates will be provided with further information and guidelines on the Bright Heart Approach and relevant training for working with SEN students.

Main Areas We Serve (In‑Person):

• South West London (Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Sutton and Wandsworth)
• South London (Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark, Greenwich)
• Central London (Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster)
• West London (Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow)
• North West London
• Barking
• Surrey (Epsom & Ewell)

Key Qualities We Look For:

• Passion for teaching their subjects of expertise
• Ability to provide engaging and informative lessons that motivate students
• Ability to create bespoke lessons according to the student's needs
• Caring, patient and empathetic
• Professional and diligent with a strong commitment to safeguarding

Why Work With Bright Heart?

• Specialist SEN tutoring agency
• Recognised at the National Tutoring Awards (2024/23/22) and Nasen Awards (2021/20)
• Work as a self‑employed, part‑time tutor, so freedom to choose your own assignments and hours
• Competitive tutoring rates, including an incentive scheme and a travel allowance for in‑person tutoring
• Diverse client base working with parents, councils and schools, offering options for day‑time and after‑school tutoring
• Respectful working environment for tutors
• On‑going support from education consultants who are all qualified teachers
• On‑going training, including access to comprehensive CPD through TES Develop
• Free annual Nasen training workshop and social events hosted by Bright Heart
• Tutor of the Month award of £150

Key Qualifications:

• All candidates must have the right to work in the UK and a current Enhanced DBS certificate (with a check of the children’s barred list) before commencing any tutoring assignments.
• Candidates must also provide two relevant professional references and a parent reference.
• Candidates who have lived or worked overseas in the last five years will also need to provide overseas checks, including a police certificate.
• At least 12 months of relevant tutoring and/or teaching experience in the UK.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Strong subject knowledge in their tuition subject(s).
• University qualification or studying toward one and A‑levels.
• Passion for teaching and their tuition subject(s).
• SEN tuition/teaching experience and a passion for working with students with SEN.

How to Apply:

Please attach your CV and include a cover letter outlining your tuition experience, SEN experience and your motivation for applying to us, as well as your tutoring availability and the subjects and/or types of students you would like to tutor. Applications with a cover letter will be given strong preference.

Should we progress your application, we will contact you for a brief screening call. Potential next steps include completing an application form, a pre‑interview questionnaire/checks (which include online checks), an online interview with a director, contracting and an in‑person meeting.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment:

Bright Heart has a moral and legal obligation to ensure that, when given responsibility for young people and vulnerable adults, they are treated with the highest possible standard of care. All candidates will be required to sign Bright Heart's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and complete safeguarding induction and annual refresher training.