Maths and English Tutor in Oxford

Why Explore Learning?

Future tutor opportunity

Inspire learning. Build confidence. Change children’s lives.

For 25 years, Explore Learning has helped children across the UK thrive through expert tuition, innovative learning tools, and the dedication of our incredible people. We offer a truly individualised approach to tuition: our learning platform Compass follows each child’s pace of learning and adapts in real time, meaning our tutors can stretch or scaffold to enable meaningful progress.

While our award-winning platform takes us far, it’s our tutors who truly bring learning to life by building confidence, inspiring curiosity, and delivering the meaningful learning experiences that make a lasting difference.

As we continue to grow, new tutoring opportunities come up regularly, so we’re welcoming applications from anyone who is looking to get started with us in the next few months. By applying for future roles, you’ll be among the first we consider when a position becomes available in your preferred location, helping you stay one step ahead. You’ll complete the recruitment process straight away so that if you’re successful, you’ll be on our talent pool ready for when a role opens up.

The Role

As a tutor, you’ll play a key role in every child’s learning journey by:

• Delivering lessons that last: Using our smart learning tool, Compass, you’ll deliver tailored sessions where you facilitate learning through questioning, scaffolding and stretching.
• Building meaningful relationships: With a 1:6 ratio, you’ll get to know each child and create a safe, inspiring environment where they can take risks and develop a lifelong love of learning.
• Driving academic progress: Support members as they work through the national curriculum, entrance exams, and GCSE preparation, celebrating milestones and successes along the way.

You’ll thrive as an Explore Learning tutor if you:

• Are confident leading sessions with small groups (1:6), inspiring children to engage in their learning, using positive behaviour management strategies, and consistently prioritising their safety and wellbeing.
• Feel comfortable supporting children aged 4–16 across the national curriculum, including 11+ entrance exams and GCSE content.
• Are committed to building meaningful, long‑term relationships, providing the consistency and stability that helps children thrive.

Logistics

This is a future vacancy role for anyone looking to get started as a tutor at our Oxford centre in the next few months. You’ll complete the recruitment process straight away so that if you’re successful, you’ll be on our talent pool ready for when a role opens up.

• Location: This is an on‑site role and you will be based at our Oxford centre.
• Contract: This is a part‑time role. You will be contracted to work a minimum of 6 hours a week over at least 2 different weekdays. Our available shift start times are:

• 3:30‑4pm Tuesday
• 3:30‑4pm Wednesday
• 3:30‑4pm Thursday
• 3:30‑4pm Friday
• Morning/afternoon Saturday

Please note: This is not a summer‑only role; we are seeking dedicated tutors to support our members throughout the next academic year and beyond.

Pay Rates & Progression:

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 you have tutored for us.

Base Hourly Rate:

Under 18: £8.40

18‑20: £10.90

21+: £12.75

*An additional 50p per hour will be added if working at a centre inside the M25. You will be paid for all training and inductions.

Requirements: You must be age 16 or over and have the right to work in the UK. You must have achieved a grade 6 or above in Maths & English Language at GCSE level or equivalent (we accept predicted GCSE grades if you will be receiving your results within the next 3 months).

Additional Perks:

• We offer 50% off Explore Learning membership fees for all immediate relatives of staff members.
• Get rewarded for referring a friend. You’ll receive a £50 bonus for every tutor who you refer and £500 for every supervisor/manager.
• Take advantage of our payroll giving scheme, enhanced parental packages, mortgage broker service and pension matching scheme.
• Benefit from joining one of our staff networks. They are a place to share ideas and make social connections at work.

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.

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required. Unfortunately, we cannot offer any form of sponsorship.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Safeguarding is paramount. Our safer recruitment processes are rigorous and designed to deter, identify and reject anyone who may pose a risk to children. Any offer is strictly conditional upon satisfactory references (taken directly from referees) and an Enhanced DBS check.

You must provide a full employment history with all gaps clearly explained and evidenced where required. Any omission, inconsistency or misleading information may result in your application being rejected, an offer withdrawn, or dismissal.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (and relevant Exceptions Orders). Relevant disclosures will be required in line with DBS and safer recruitment requirements.