Full job descriptionSalary: £31 – £45* per hour
based on the material taught, rather than the age of the learner
Hours: 10+ per week | Self-employed
Location: Cambridge, Huntingdon, Peterborough, Wisbech, Ely and all surrounding areas (face-to-face tuition)

Who are we?

We are an award-winning social enterprise committed to closing the attainment gap for under-resourced young people. We provide tailored tuition, mentoring, and educational support to:

• Children Looked After (CLA)
• Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC)
• Learners who have been permanently excluded

We work in partnership with local authorities and schools, and we are proud members of the Fair Education Alliance.

Who are we looking for?

We seek qualified teachers driven by a passion for helping those whose needs aren’t met by the education system. At Equal Education, we’re all about this mission.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (or equivalent – see website for alternatives)
• Availability during school hours
• Ability to deliver in-person tuition
• Willingness to travel locally
• Experience in mentoring or supporting young people
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to work in the UK
• Based in the UK
• Ability to work self-employed (up to 15 hours/week)
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare
• Excellent communication, organisation, and reliability

Why join us?

As an Equal Education tutor, you will:

• Make a real impact on learners who need it most
• Build strong, trusting relationships with learners
• Help raise aspirations and academic achievement
• Enjoy flexible working hours
• Work independently with strong organisational support
• Access safeguarding training and CPD opportunities

Apply now!

If you’re a dedicated teacher ready to support learners outside mainstream education, we’d love to hear from you.

Reasonable Adjustments

Equal Education is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process.

Safeguarding Statement

Equal Opportunities

Our recruitment practices are conducted in line with equal opportunity principles. All candidates will be reviewed fairly regardless of age, gender, sex, race, religion, ethnicity, or disability.

Safeguarding

Equal Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect our tutors to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures as outlined in Part 3 of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, including a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced with barred list information check. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended 2013). Therefore, applicants will be asked to disclose any criminal history if shortlisted for an interview.

We require all our tutors to be signed up to the DBS Update Service.

You may have experience in the following: Tutor, Private Tutor, Face-to-Face Tutor, Intervention Teacher, Qualified Teacher, Outreach Tutor, SEN Tutor, SEND Tutor, Alternative Provision Teacher, GCSE Tutor, Functional Skills Tutor, Core Subjects Tutor, English Tutor, Maths Tutor, Science Tutor, KS1 Tutor, KS2 Tutor, KS3 Tutor, KS4 Tutor, Education Mentor, Academic Mentor, Behaviour Support Tutor, One-to-One Tutor, Peripatetic Teacher, Supply Teacher, etc.

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