Tutor

Job Title: Tutor
Location: Lewisham, South East London
Start Date: September 2026
Pay Rate: £20–£30 per hour, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Part-time / Flexible hours

• Can you turn challenging A Level topics into clear, manageable learning steps?

• Are you confident delivering personalised one-to-one tuition that responds to each student’s individual needs?

• Would you like a flexible tutoring role where you can help students build confidence and achieve their academic goals?

TeacherActive is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one A Level tuition to students in the Lewisham area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tutor or qualified teacher who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them make meaningful academic progress.

The role offers flexible, part-time hours and is ideal for someone who can deliver engaging, focused tuition tailored to each student's subject knowledge, learning style and individual targets. You will support students in strengthening their understanding of A Level content, improving their confidence and developing the skills needed to succeed in their studies.

As a Tutor, you will plan and deliver structured one-to-one sessions that address gaps in knowledge, reinforce key concepts and prepare students for assessments and examinations. You will adapt your teaching approach to suit the learner, using a variety of strategies and resources to make complex topics more accessible and engaging.

You will monitor the student's progress, provide constructive feedback and communicate effectively with relevant professionals where required. The ideal candidate will be patient, reliable and able to build positive working relationships with students, including those who may have special educational needs or medical needs.

The successful Tutor will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status or at least one year of tutoring or teaching experience

• Previous experience supporting students at A Level

• Strong subject knowledge within their specialist area

• The ability to plan and deliver personalised one-to-one tuition

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• A flexible and adaptable approach to different learning styles

• Experience supporting students with SEND or medical needs is desirable

• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through TeacherActive

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

• Flexible part-time hours to suit your availability

• Competitive pay of £20–£30 per hour, dependent on experience

• A dedicated team of consultants to guide and support you throughout the onboarding process

• Access to CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel

• The opportunity to make a direct and positive impact on a student's academic development

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend. Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, giving you peace of mind that the correct level of Tax and National Insurance is being paid, with no unexpected administration charges deducted from your hard-earned pay.

Ready to help an A Level student reach their full potential? Click APPLY NOW, and Rebecca Bentum will be in touch to discuss this exciting Tutor opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.