Maths and English Tutor in Edinburgh

Why Explore Learning? 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 clear mission: to change children's lives by nurturing the skills and attitudes to become fearless learners to enable them to thrive in their education and beyond.

The Role

• Create Lessons that Last: Leading with a tailored learning approach, alongside our smart learning tool – Compass - you will empower our members to overcome challenges and see them progress. The lessons you teach today will be pivotal in providing our members with the tools they need to unlock their potential, tomorrow.
• Create Lasting Relationships: Our small group sessions operate in a 1:6 ratio which will allow you to build incredible relationships with your members. You will inspire children to be fearless in their approach to learning.
• Create Change: We pride ourselves on the progress our members make, and as an Explore Learning tutor, you will be key to making this happen. You will support your members as they progress through the national curriculum, entrance exam and GCSE preparation. You will strive to see meaningful change in their progress and celebrate every achievement with them along the way.

Why become an Explore Learning tutor?

• Make a real difference: Leave every shift knowing that your work has had a real impact. Watch the members you teach thrive by motivating and engaging them every session.
• Focus on what matters: You won’t need to spend valuable time creating lessons or searching for teaching materials. The experts in our central team have created our smart learning tool – Compass - tailored to every learner's ability. This empowers you to focus on what you do best – tutoring and nurturing your members.
• Inspiring Environment: At Explore Learning you will be immersed in an inspiring environment conducive not just to the learning of our members but to you too. At Explore Learning, the learning never stops. You will be provided with structured learning opportunities and development resources to continue to grow in your role. You’ll work in a close team of passionate educators with a shared goal of making a difference – helping you to be the best you can be.

Logistics

• LOCATION: You will be based at our Edinburgh Blackhall Centre. You will tutor small groups in sessions with a 1:6 ratio. You should be confident to teach children ages 4-16 covering the national curriculum, 11 plus entrance exam and GCSE content.
• You must be able to physically get to the centre you are applying for. Due to the nature of the role and the importance of the relationships you will build with the children – this role is best suited to those looking for a long-term commitment, ensuring consistency and stability for the children you’ll be working with.
• You will be contracted to work at least 6 hours a week over 2 different days. Our start times are between 3:30 pm and 4 pm on weekdays.

Pay Rates & Progression:

• Hourly Rate: - Under 18: £8 - 18-20: £10.05 - 21+: £12.25. 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. 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.

Additional Perks:

• We offer 50% off Explore Learning membership fees for all immediate relations 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.

Requirements:

• You’ll need to have achieved a grade 5 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 must be age 16 or over and have the right to work in the UK.
• Please note that we hire on a first-come, first-served basis and reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is hired. 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.