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Group Tutor Contractor (various subjects)

The Access Project
Contract
Remote
United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Job Title: A level Group Tutor Contractor (across various subjects) 


Salary: £35 per tutorial 


Reporting to: Group Tuition Manager 


Contract: For the 2024/25 academic year with the option to renew at the end of the year. Group tutors are hired as contractors and are therefore responsible for registering for self-assessment tax returns if applicable.


Job Location: UK based (online) 
Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK by the time employment commences.


Interview Date: Interviews conducted on a rolling basis  


Start Date: Dependent on student demand for tuition subject


 


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 small group tuition to our cohort of over 700 students. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced tutors with a love of learning to work with bright students whilst earning a competitive market rate for their tuition expertise. Tutorials are delivered online in groups of 2-4 students via our bespoke online platform. 


Tutors should be able to commit to a minimum of three hours per week, between the hours of 3pm and 8pm on a weekday, to tutor The Access Project 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 almost twice as likely to attend top universities as statistically similar students, according to UCAS.  


 


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?” 


 


Tutor Responsibilities  



  • Adhere to the charity’s safeguarding policies, including undertaking an Enhanced DBS check  

  • Schedule tutorials with your tutor groups 

  • Responsively plan and deliver stimulating, high-quality tuition in line with our Tuition Quality Framework 

  • Deliver weekly hour-long tutorials via The Access Project’s online platform 

  • Complete weekly attendance forms 

  • Provide feedback on student progress 

  • Supply monthly invoices 

  • Take part in our observation and feedback process 


 


Person Specification 



  • UK based with the right to work in the UK 

  • Passionate about The Access Project’s mission 

  • A level teaching and/or extensive tutoring experience (minimum of two years) in a group setting 

  • Positive, engaging and flexible teaching style 

  • Familiarity with and strong knowledge of relevant exam boards and specifications 

  • Achieved a minimum of Grade B at GCSE in Maths, English and Science 

  • Evidence of ability to tutor one of the following subjects to A Level standard: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths and Economics

  • Ability to commit to weekly hour-long tutorials at the same time each week over the academic year  


 


Why Tutor With The Access Project? 



  • You’ll have the opportunity to have an impact on the lives of talented young people across the UK, supporting them to achieve their potential 

  • Tutor flexibly around your commitments and supplement your income with our competitive pay rate 


 


Application Process 
Please click on Apply to apply for this vacancy and answer the application form questions. Please also submit your up-to-date CV. 
 
 


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, GCE 'O' Level or '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 via: www.theaccessproject.org.uk or contact The Access Project on 020 4513 5999.