Tutor Doctor - Cambridge & Norwich
KS4 Maths, English, and Science Tutors in Cambourne/Melbourn and Surrounding Villages
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About Tutor Doctor Cambridge and Norwich:
As a nationally and internationally award-winning company, Tutor Doctor Cambridge & Norwich work hard to provide a local, friendly, professional, and flexible service for both our clients and our team of expert tutors. We support families who are looking for private tuition to take place in their own home and online, depending on their personal circumstances, as well as working with local schools to support students in school or who require alternative provision in their homes or in the local community.
The Role:
We are looking for enthusiastic, nurturing and engaging KS3/4 Maths, English and Science tutors to join our busy team and support students on a 1:1 basis around Cambridge and the surrounding areas. We also have specific needs for in-person KS3/4 English and Maths tutors who can travel to a student based in Cambourne (CB23), and to Melbourn Village College (SG8) for the academic year starting September 2026. This position is Self Employed and requires tutors to work in-person in and around Cambridge, and online if desired, delivering curriculum relevant and appropriate core subject material in a positive and engaging way to students referred through Cambridge Council and local schools. As a tutor you will be responsible for preparing and delivering each session for your student's academic needs and goals, and the accurate and timely recording of work carried out or set during a tuition session. You will work with our Schools and Council student matching team with the aim of providing tailored and student focused tutoring to engender reengagement with learning, confidence, and stability. Tutors can choose what, and how many, hours they work so the role would suit someone who would like some flexibility in their schedule but also wants to be part of a fun and supportive team.
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Responsibilities:
- Delivering 1:1 tuition sessions in person during school hours
- Helping students reengage with learning through respect, understanding and patience
- Clarifying and teaching subject matter
- Assessing student's knowledge on a regular basis
- Presenting a friendly and professional demeanour
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent level qualification (Essential)
- A background in education such as tutoring, teaching, or special education (Essential)
- Knowledge and understanding of UK Curriculum and Examinations process (Essential)
- Passion for your subject/s and the ability to share that passion (Essential)
- Excellent communication skills and experience in managing challenging behaviour (Essential)
- Experience, knowledge, and understanding of safeguarding processes and a willingness to undertake Safeguarding and Prevent training on an annual basis (Essential)
- Experience of SEN (Desired)
- Full clean UK Driving Licence (Desired)
- Current Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
- Safeguarding and Prevent Training Certificates
Why Tutor Doctor Cambridge & Norwich?
- Local placements & flexible hours.
- Your choice of students, based on criteria that are important to you: level, location, time slot and subject.
- Access to our live job boards - a constantly updated listing of current opportunities
- We meet with families, students, and representatives of the school or Council prior to placement to put in place academic and behavioural learning expectations
- Good rates of pay, including full-pay for cancellations
- We take care of admin and renewals to help you focus on just the tutoring
- Access to our teaching platform providing baseline diagnostic and student specific subject content activities.
- Ongoing support from our local office support team and access to our own Tutor Management system and resources
- The joy of teaching, helping students grow and succeed
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Safeguarding:
Tutor Doctor is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment. To meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, Enhanced DBS with barred list information, online searches, and identity checks. Tutors will be required to have an Enhanced DBS before commencing work, we can advise how to apply for this if required. We also follow all guidelines from KCSIE for our recruitment procedures and therefore any applicants will have to supply the requested identification paperwork and references in line with this before commencing employment.
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- “Everyone is really helpful signposting suitable job opportunities, and any issues are promptly, and professionally resolved.” Lee
- “Awareness of a wide range of diverse tutee needs, types of schools and current education priorities. Excellent administration and tutor support. Helpful staff at all levels. Excellent liaison structures which mean that it’s always clear why a particular tutee has been enrolled.” Mary
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- “Finding clients is one of the most challenging parts of tutoring; Tutor Doctor takes care of this, giving me a chance to work with students I would otherwise never find.” James
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