Day/Evening tutor

Daytime/Evening Tutor – Gap Year Applicants Only

StudyBox Tuition Centre | Wallington, SM6 0DW

Are you taking a gap year and looking for a rewarding opportunity to gain valuable experience while making a positive difference in young people's lives?

StudyBox is a tuition centre specialising in Mathematics, English and Science.

We are seeking enthusiastic, patient and dedicated gap year students only to join our team as Daytime and Evening Tutors.

This role is ideal for individuals taking a gap year before university or further study who are passionate about education and keen to develop their teaching, communication and leadership skills.

You will support students in building their confidence, strengthening their subject knowledge and preparing for their GCSE examinations in a welcoming and encouraging learning environment.

Essential Eligibility Criteria

Please read carefully: we are exclusively recruiting applicants who are currently undertaking a gap year. Applicants who are not taking a gap year will not be considered for interview.

To be eligible for an interview, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Be taking a gap year. This is an essential requirement of the position.
• Have achieved grades 7, 8 or 9 at GCSE in Mathematics, English and Science.
• Have studied at least one of Mathematics, English or Science at A level.
• Live locally to StudyBox, near Wallington SM6 0DW.
• Be available from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm and/or 15:45pm to 7:00pm , Monday to Friday and Saturdays 9:15am-2:30pm.

Please apply only if you meet all the essential criteria listed above.

Key Responsibilities

As a StudyBox Daytime/Evening Tutor, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering engaging, tailored tutoring sessions, particularly in Mathematics and English GCSE preparation.
• Explaining concepts clearly and adapting teaching approaches to suit individual students' abilities and learning needs.
• Supporting students with special educational needs (SEN), where appropriate.
• Monitoring students' progress, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback to students and parents.
• Creating a positive, patient and motivating learning environment that encourages students to develop confidence and independence.
• Preparing and delivering personalised learning activities to help students achieve their academic goals.
• Communicating professionally with students, parents and colleagues.

The Qualities We Are Looking For

We are looking for tutors who are:

• Confident and approachable, with the ability to explain ideas clearly.
• Patient and understanding, with a genuine interest in supporting students with different learning needs.
• Organised and reliable, with a responsible approach to their work.
• Friendly and encouraging, able to build positive relationships with students.
• Passionate about education, with a strong commitment to helping young people succeed.

A good understanding of the UK national curriculum, particularly GCSE-level content, is essential. Previous tutoring or teaching experience is beneficial, and experience or training in supporting children with SEN is desirable.

What StudyBox Will Provide

We recognise the importance of supporting our tutors and helping them develop their skills. In return, StudyBox offers:

• Teaching resources and equipment: All the materials and resources required for your tutoring sessions will be provided.
• Training and development: Guidance and training to help you become a confident and effective tutor.
• Performance reviews: Opportunities to reflect on your progress, receive feedback and develop professionally.
• Group training evenings: Collaborative training sessions to share ideas and learn alongside fellow tutors.
• An enhanced DBS certificate: Support with obtaining the required enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
• A reference for university or future employers: A reference may be provided in recognition of your contribution and performance.*

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience working with children, strengthen your professional skills and develop valuable experience to support your future university studies and career.

Join the StudyBox Team

At StudyBox, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. Our tutors play an important role in helping students overcome challenges, build confidence and achieve their academic goals.

If you are taking a gap year, meet all the essential eligibility criteria and would welcome the opportunity to make a meaningful difference, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please ensure that your application confirms that you are undertaking a gap year and meets all the essential eligibility criteria.

References are subject to the centre's reference policy and satisfactory performance.

Pay: £11.00-£13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6.0 – 15.0 per week

Work Location: In person