Job Description

Private Tutor - Rushden
Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Flexible | Part-Time or Full-Time | Ongoing
Salary: £25-£30 per hour (paid weekly)

Are you an experienced educator or support professional looking to offer personalised, flexible learning outside of the traditional classroom?

We are seeking dedicated, patient, and adaptable Private Tutors to provide high-quality 1:1 tuition to pupils in Rushden who need tailored educational support. These learners may be out of school temporarily, transitioning between provisions, or receiving education through the local authority.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact - while working flexibly and independently.

What Does a Private Tutor Role Involve?

  • Planning and delivering bespoke 1:1 lessons tailored to each pupil's ability and learning needs

  • Building strong, supportive relationships that encourage academic confidence and re-engagement

  • Working in line with EHCPs or personalised learning plans

  • Completing brief online reports after each session

  • Delivering tuition during the school day or after school hours, either in person or online

  • Supporting learners in a variety of settings, including mainstream schools, alternative provisions, or their homes

What We Offer:

  • A steady flow of private tuition referrals across Rushden and the surrounding area

  • A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your tutoring journey

  • Flexible opportunities to match your subject strengths, age range, and availability

  • Competitive hourly rates (£25-£30), paid weekly

  • Free access to 2,500+ CPD-accredited courses via The National College

Who We're Looking For:

  • Experience working with children or young people in tutoring, teaching, mentoring, or support roles

  • A calm, positive, and patient approach

  • Confidence delivering lessons independently and adapting to individual learning needs

  • Strong communication and behaviour management skills

  • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

  • Teaching qualification welcome but not required - experience is key

Whether you're a former teacher, an experienced tutor, or someone seeking a more flexible and rewarding way to support learners, becoming a Private Tutor in Rushden allows you to change lives while working on your own terms.

Apply today to learn more about Private Tutor opportunities in Rushden.