1:1 Home tutor in Derby

Some pupils don't thrive in a classroom. Not because they can't learn, but because the environment has stopped working for them. This role is about stepping into that gap with calm authority, strong teaching skills, and the emotional intelligence to build trust with a child who may already feel let down by education. You'll be delivering meaningful, tailored learning in the pupil's home, helping them re-engage with the curriculum, rebuild confidence, and make genuine progress.

Why this role matters

For many children with SEND and SEMH needs, the right tutor can be the turning point. You are not just teaching content. You are rebuilding routine, stability, and belief. You are often the adult who proves that learning can feel safe again. When it works, it changes everything.

The role itself

This is a travelling home tutor role. You'll deliver tuition in pupils' homes, working them through their curriculum at a pace and style that fits them. You'll be supporting children of any age, so you must be confident with curriculum delivery across different stages, and flexible enough to adapt quickly when you're working outside a traditional classroom structure. You will work with pupils with SEND and SEMH needs, including some who may present with challenging behaviours. You must be comfortable, confident, and emotionally steady in that environment.

What the role entails day to day

• Travel to pupils' homes and deliver 1:1 sessions
• Plan and teach curriculum-based learning that matches the pupil's age, ability and goals
• Adapt the curriculum when needed to make learning accessible and achievable
• Build consistent routines that support engagement and progress
• Use calm, confident behaviour support strategies where needed
• Communicate professionally with parents, including handling difficult conversations when required
• Track progress and adjust approaches to keep the pupil moving forward
• Build a meaningful, trusting relationship that helps the child re-engage with education

The type of person we want

This role needs someone who can be warm and human, but also confident and unshakeable. You will be:

• Calm under pressure, especially when behaviour escalates or engagement is low
• Confident speaking with parents, including tackling difficult conversations professionally
• Patient, empathetic, caring, and consistent
• The type who can connect with a child quickly, without forcing it
• Resilient enough to hold boundaries kindly, and keep showing up with the same steady energy
• Motivated by impact, not by an easy day

If you're easily thrown off or you avoid conflict, this won't be the right fit. If you can hold your nerve and keep the child at the centre, you'll do brilliantly.

The skills needed

• Strong curriculum knowledge and the ability to teach children of any age
• Confidence delivering learning 1:1 in a home environment
• Experience, or strong confidence, working with SEND and SEMH pupils
• The ability to adapt learning materials and approach to meet individual needs
• Relationship-building skills that help pupils engage or re-engage with learning
• Confidence managing, and responding calmly to, potentially challenging behaviours
• Clear communication skills with parents and professionals
• Strong organisation, planning, and the ability to work independently

The essentials

• Willingness to travel to pupils' homes in and around the Swadlincote area
• Confidence working in home settings and building professional boundaries
• A child-centred approach with patience, empathy and high expectations

If you want a role where your teaching genuinely changes a child's direction, this is it.