Group Tutor Contractor (Various Subjects) in London

Salary: £38 per tutorial

Reporting to: Tuition and Coaching Manager

Contract: For the 2026/27 academic year with the option to renew at the end of the year

Job Location: UK (nationwide, remote)

Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK by the time employment commences.

Interview Date: May to July

Start Date: October or November depending on student demand for tuition subject.

We are currently recruiting for tutors in Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) and Maths. Recruitment is limited to these subjects for now.

About the Role

Are you an experienced A level tutor? Can you support under-resourced young people to reach their full academic potential? We are looking for passionate and qualified A level tutors to deliver high quality group tuition to students. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced tutors with a love of learning to help bright students overcome barriers to academic achievement. Tutorials are delivered online to groups of up to 4 students via our bespoke online learning platform. Tutorials generally take place between the hours of 3pm and 8pm on weekday evenings, with flexibility around the schedules of our tutors and students.

About the Organisation

We believe that every young person should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential and make the most of their education. We are passionate about reducing the educational barriers our students face, helping them to pursue a career in their chosen field and follow their dreams. Our mission is to support students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring. We work with them to make good applications, get the grades and transition to university. The programme combats educational inequality and improves social mobility by raising students’ grades and supporting them to understand the pathway to a top university. Students who receive support from our programme are 50% more likely to attend top universities as statistically similar students, according to UCAS.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead weekly hour-long tutorials with your tutor group(s), via The Access Project’s online learning platform.
• Responsively plan and deliver stimulating, high quality tuition in line with our Quality Assurance Framework.
• Effectively monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback when requested.
• Complete weekly attendance forms, supply monthly invoices, and complete other administrative duties as required.
• Participate in our observation and feedback process, taking advantage of continuous professional development opportunities.
• Follow The Access Project’s safeguarding policies, supporting the wellbeing of your students at all times.

Person Specification

• At least two years A level teaching and/or tutoring experience.
• Positive, engaging and flexible teaching style.
• Familiarity with and strong knowledge of relevant exam boards and specifications.
• Evidence of ability to tutor one or more of the following subjects to A level standard: Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) and Maths.
• Ability to commit to weekly hour-long tutorials at the same time each week over the academic year.
• UK based, with the right to work in the UK.
• Passionate about The Access Project’s mission.

Safeguarding Statement

The Access Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Why Work at The Access Project?

People who work at The Access Project are motivated by the desire to create a fairer society. We all play an active part in achieving the mission to help students from under-resourced backgrounds access top universities. We engaged with staff across our organisation and co-created the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion vision and strategic objectives. Our work on this is ongoing to ensure The Access Project can foster an equitable place to work. We value every individual who works at The Access Project, and we have a wide range of benefits that make this a rewarding place to work. In our last staff engagement survey, 90% said they are proud to tell people they work at The Access Project.

Our Values

• Empowerment: We support students and our people to develop the skills and knowledge to accomplish their goals.
• Courage: We encourage our students and our people to be authentic, innovative, and ambitious in order to reach their full potential and deliver our mission.
• Impact: We evolve our programmes through an evidence-led approach, supporting our students to achieve their best outcomes.
• Inclusion: We respect and value individuality and engage diverse voices to achieve our mission.
• Ownership: We hold ourselves accountable in all our actions and efforts. We ask, “What can I do to improve my results?”

Equal Opportunities Statement

The Access Project aspires to represent the diversity of communities across the UK at all levels of the organisation and proactively takes steps to support this. We are committed to creating a culture where the experiences and voices of people from marginalised backgrounds are listened to and valued; where their skills are appreciated; and where their talents are nurtured and encouraged. The Access Project is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you believe you have most of the skills to fulfil the role we encourage you to apply. Amongst staff at our organization, there is under-representation of people who are Black, Asian or people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled, care-experienced, from low socio-economic backgrounds, and who are LGBTQIA+. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience in reference to our mission. We are proud to be a Level 1 Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments please contact us.

Disclosure of a Criminal Record

The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 applies to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment that involves working with children and young people must disclose anything listed in their criminal record, with the exception of protected cautions and convictions. All Disclosures are carried out in the strictest confidence and are made only in connection with your application for employment and for no other purpose. The application for a DBS check at a level appropriate to the job role will be activated before your first day of work. Members of staff who are not eligible for a standard or enhanced DBS check are required to undertake a basic DBS check only in line with legal requirements. If you are selected for appointment to the role, you will be subject to this procedure.

Present or Most Recent Employment

It is important to give full information, including the organisation you work in, or most recent employment if not currently working, full dates, address, and explanation of any gaps in employment.

References

All appointments are subject to verification of employment and suitability of the candidate for the post applied for. We reserve the right to approach any previous employer for a reference and to verify their identity but will request your permission before doing so. If you have experience of working with children, please include this as one of your references.

Education, Qualifications and Training

Ensure you give all the information requested, including dates, establishment where you studied and make clear the level of any examinations e.g., GCSE, O level, A level or equivalents etc. and the grades you obtained. Also include any skills training you have had. You will be required to produce original documentary evidence of any qualifications relevant to the job, and these will be detailed on the person specification. Proof of qualification is required before the appointment is confirmed.

Contact Information

Please direct any queries to our email via grouptuition@theaccessproject.org.uk. For further information about The Access Project, please see our website www.theaccessproject.org.uk or contact The Access Project on 020 4513 5999.