Job Description

Job Title: Maths & English Tutor

Location: Barnet, London

Pay Rate: 25- 35 per hour

Hours: Flexible

Job Type: Temporary Part-Time Term-Time

Prospero Teaching is looking for dedicated and compassionate Maths and English Tutors to provide 1:1 tuition to students in Barnet. The students are currently out of mainstream education, including those awaiting school placements, receiving alternative provision, or those who are Looked After Children (LAC).

This is a rewarding opportunity to support vulnerable young people who may have experienced disruption to their education. The successful tutor will be able to build positive relationships, re-engage students with learning, and deliver tailored academic support to help them achieve their potential.

• Deliver engaging and personalised Maths and/or English tuition tailored to each student's ability and needs.
• Support students who are out of school, including those with gaps in education, low confidence, or complex backgrounds.
• Work with LAC and other vulnerable learners, providing consistent and nurturing support.
• Identify gaps and create structured lessons to accelerate progress.
• Develop students' confidence in Maths and English: reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and comprehension.
• Adapt teaching methods and resources for different learning styles and needs.
• Monitor and record progress, providing feedback to carers, and other professionals where required.
• Foster positive attitudes towards learning and promote student engagement and attendance.

• Experience teaching or tutoring Maths and/or English.
• Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum.
• Experience working with young people who may be disengaged from education or require additional support.
• Ability to build strong rapport and motivate learners with diverse needs and backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to work in the UK.

• QTS or a relevant teaching qualification.
• Experience working with Looked After Children (LAC), students in alternative provision, or those receiving EOTAS packages.
• Experience supporting students with SEND, SEMH needs, anxiety, or behavioural challenges.
• Experience preparing students for SATs, GCSEs, or Functional Skills qualifications.
• Previous experience delivering 1:1 tuition.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate tutor to make a meaningful impact on the educational journey of young people who are currently outside of mainstream education. By providing high-quality, personalised support, you will help students rebuild confidence, re-engage with learning, and work towards positive academic outcomes.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an education recruitment agency for this role. All applicants must pass safeguarding and vetting procedures prior to starting. Supporting the welfare, education, and development of children and young people is at the heart of what we do.