The Shine Academy
Private English Tutor (In-Person)
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About The Shine Academy
The Shine Academy is a Fulham-based tutoring company working with students from Year 1 through to GCSE and beyond, with a particular focus on helping children reach London’s most competitive schools – and arrive there with confidence.
We were founded in 2019, with a simple belief: that every child deserves teaching that genuinely stretches them, in an environment that genuinely supports them.
We care deeply about the children we teach and the families who trust us with them. We understand the pressure of London’s most selective admissions, and we hold ourselves to a high standard at every step.
Our small-group programmes span 7+, 11+, 13+, GCSE, and A-Level, led by experienced tutors — many from prestigious academic and professional backgrounds, with an average of over 12 years’ teaching experience. We don’t simply teach to the exam. We build the confidence, resilience, and subject knowledge that stay with a child long after the results arrive.
More than 800 children have learned with us. Every one represents a family prepared to invest in their child’s future — and we feel privileged to be entrusted with that journey. It is a responsibility we hold closely, drawing on a proven methodology and deep expertise to do what we set out to do every day: building confident learners.
About the Role
We’re looking for a passionate, skilled in-person English Tutor to join our team, specialising in preparation for 7+, 8+, 11+, and 13+ school entrance exams, as well as GCSE.
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Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning
- Deliver engaging, face-to-face, high-quality English lessons focused on reading, writing, comprehension, and exam preparation.
- Help refine lesson materials and teaching resources to improve learning outcomes.
- Collaborate with other tutors and staff to maintain a consistent, high-quality teaching experience.
Assessment
- Provide constructive and actionable feedback on students' work, helping them improve content, structure, and clarity.
- Write or produce regular student performance reports.
Pastoral Care
- Work closely with students to build confidence, develop skills, and extend learning beyond the curriculum.
Safeguarding
- Comply with UK statutory requirements to protect children.
What We’re Looking For
A confident, experienced English tutor who:
- Understands the KS1, KS2, KS3, and GCSE curricula and enjoys working with learners from Year 1 to Year 11 and beyond.
- Can explain concepts clearly, adapt to different learning styles, and give meaningful feedback on both student work and teaching materials.
- Has patience, clarity, and enthusiasm in teaching, with a genuine commitment to continuous improvement.
Key Requirements
Required
- Minimum two years’ tutoring or teaching experience.
- Proven experience tutoring or teaching high-achieving students.
- Strong subject knowledge of English, including grammar, comprehension, writing, and exam skills.
- Degree in English, Education, or a related subject.
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
- A confident, professional, and engaging teaching style.
- Availability for in-person tutoring in Fulham, London.
- Right to work in the UK.
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Preferred
- Technically confident in using PowerPoint, PDFs, and Excel.
- Experience in private school education in central London.
What We Offer
- The chance to make a lasting impact on a child’s academic journey.
- Training and guidance on our curriculum and teaching approach.
- A client base of ambitious families across central London, many with children at top-performing schools.
- Exposure to high-calibre students and a strong professional network.
- A collaborative team culture that values excellence and continuous improvement.
- Competitive pay, based on experience and results.
Schedule
- Weekend classes (in-person at our Fulham centre).
- Face-to-face sessions of 1.5–2 hours each, which may occasionally run back-to-back.
If you're a dedicated English tutor who enjoys working with young learners and contributing to the improvement of teaching resources, we’d love to hear from you.
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