Myrtle Learning is looking for a qualified primary teacher to tutor children from Year 1 to Year 6, working in a hybrid pattern of online and in person sessions.
Location Rochester, Kent (hybrid: in person at our centre and online)
Key Stages KS1 and KS2
Subjects English and Mathematics, 11Plus
Working Pattern Hybrid
Contract Self employed / Freelance
Hours Typically after school from 5pm to 8pm and Saturdays. Potential changes in the half term.
Myrtle Learning is a UK education provider offering personalised tuition, SEND support, Reading Club, 11 Plus preparation and school partnership programmes for learners aged 7 to 18. Our mission is to help every learner build confidence, achieve their potential and own their learning.
As a Primary School Tutor, you will help children in Years 1 to 6 close gaps, secure core skills in English and maths, and grow in confidence. You will work one to one and with small groups, tailoring each session to the child in front of you and keeping parents informed of progress.
Key responsibilities
Teaching and learning
- Deliver engaging, well paced one to one and small group sessions for learners in Years 1 to 6, both online and in person.
- Teach English and maths in line with the National Curriculum, including phonics, early reading, comprehension, writing, spelling, punctuation and grammar, number, calculation and reasoning. You will use the Myrtle Learning website resources during your lessons.
- Adapt teaching to each child’s age, stage and learning style, using concrete resources, visual aids and interactive tools.
- Support preparation for KS1 and KS2 statutory assessments (including the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check, Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check and Year 6 SATs) and, where relevant, early 11 Plus foundations for the Kent Test or Medway Test.
- Build learners’ confidence, independence and positive attitudes to learning.
SEND and inclusion
- Support learners with SEND, including dyslexia, ADHD, autism and speech and language needs, following any EHCP or school support plan.
- Make reasonable adjustments and use evidence based strategies so every child can access learning.
- Work with our SEND lead
Safeguarding and professional standards
- Follow Myrtle Learning’s safeguarding and child protection policy and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance at all times.
- Report any safeguarding concerns promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Follow our online safety protocols, including professional camera use, approved platforms and session recording rules.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with UK GDPR when handling learner information.
- Uphold the Teachers’ Standards and act with professionalism and integrity.
Team and continuous improvement
- Attend training, team meetings and CPD sessions.
- Support Summer Programmes, Reading Club and holiday workshops where available.
This is a hybrid role combining online tuition from home with in person sessions, so you can balance flexibility with face to face contact.
- Online sessions: delivered from a quiet, professional, distraction free space using our approved platform and interactive whiteboard tools.
- In person sessions: delivered at our learning centre or partner schools.
- Equipment: you will need a reliable laptop or computer with a webcam, headset and stable broadband connection. A graphics tablet is helpful but not essential.
- Travel: reasonable travel to in person sessions is expected.
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification, with a primary specialism.
- Enhanced DBS certificate with a Children’s Barred List check, issued within the last 12 months or registered on the DBS Update Service. Myrtle Learning can support you to apply for one if needed.
- At least two years’ experience teaching or tutoring children in KS1 and/or KS2.
- Secure knowledge of the National Curriculum for English and maths in Years 1 to 6.
- Confident knowledge of systematic synthetic phonics and early reading.
- Up to date understanding of safeguarding and KCSIE, with safeguarding training completed in the last two years (or willingness to complete ours before starting).
- The right to work in the UK.
- Two professional references, one of which must be from your most recent employer in a role working with children.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Confident use of technology for online teaching (video platforms, interactive whiteboards and shared documents).
- A suitable home working space and reliable internet connection.
Desirable requirements and personal qualities
- Experience preparing children for Year 6 SATs or the Kent Test or Medway Test.
- Experience supporting learners with SEND, or a SEND related qualification.
- Experience as a subject lead, intervention lead or phonics lead in a primary school.
- Paediatric first aid training.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a car for in person sessions.
- Warm, patient and encouraging, with a genuine belief that every child can succeed.
- Reliable, punctual and well organised.
- Reflective and committed to continuous improvement.
- A clear, empathetic communicator with parents, carers and schools.
- Aligned with our values of professionalism, integrity, compassion, educational excellence and partnership.
- Flexible hybrid working that fits around other commitments.
- Paid induction and ongoing CPD, including safeguarding and SEND training.
- Access to Myrtle Learning’s curriculum resources, assessments and online platform.
- Support with enhanced DBS application and Update Service registration.
- Regular work with a consistent group of learners.
Myrtle Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check, satisfactory references, verification of qualifications and identity, and confirmation of the right to work in the UK. We follow safer recruitment practice in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Myrtle Learning is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people.
Primary School Tutor (KS1 and KS2) in Rochester employer: Myrtle Learning
Myrtle Learning is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its staff while fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. As an English Teacher, you will benefit from a hybrid working model that allows for flexibility, alongside opportunities for professional development and collaboration with a dedicated team committed to transforming students' futures. Located in Rochester, you'll be part of a vibrant community focused on empowering learners and making a meaningful impact in education.
