Online KS3 & GCSE English Tutor – Remote

Online KS3 & GCSE English Tutor – Remote

Company: Tuition To Advance Location: Remote – United Kingdom Contract: Self-Employed / Freelance Initial Pay: £18 per completed paid teaching hour Minimum Availability: 10 hours per week

About Tuition To Advance

Tuition To Advance is a growing UK online tuition provider supporting students across KS3, GCSE and A-Level.

We are looking for an experienced KS3 and GCSE English Tutor to deliver high-quality one-to-one, small-group and exam booster lessons online.

The Role

You will deliver engaging and structured English lessons tailored to each student’s ability, learning needs and academic goals.

Lessons may include:

KS3 English.

GCSE English Language.

GCSE English Literature.

Reading comprehension and textual analysis.

Creative, descriptive and transactional writing.

Grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Homework, revision and examination preparation.

You will monitor student progress, identify areas for improvement and communicate professionally with students, parents and the Tuition To Advance team.

Free Trial Lessons

New students receive an initial 30-minute free trial lesson to experience the tutor’s teaching style before booking ongoing tuition.

Tutors should use the trial to assess the student’s current level, deliver a short sample lesson and explain how ongoing tuition could support their progress.

The initial 30-minute trial lesson is unpaid. Payment begins when the student books and completes a paid lesson.

Availability

Tutors can manage their own availability but must offer at least 10 hours per week.

Applicants must be available to teach during:

Weekday evenings.

Weekends.

These are our busiest teaching periods.

Providing 10 hours of availability does not guarantee 10 hours of booked lessons. Assignments depend on student demand, availability and tutor suitability.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging KS3 and GCSE English lessons.

Teach English Language and Literature in line with the UK curriculum.

Support students with reading, writing and textual analysis.

Help students develop clear and well-structured written responses.

Improve vocabulary, grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Teach examination techniques, including planning and time management.

Support students with set texts, poetry, unseen extracts and comparative questions.

Identify knowledge gaps and adapt lessons to individual needs.

Set and review homework where appropriate.

Maintain lesson notes and progress records.

Attend lessons punctually and reliably.

Follow safeguarding, online safety and data protection policies.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

At least three years’ experience teaching or tutoring English within the UK curriculum.

Strong knowledge of KS3 and GCSE English Language and Literature.

Experience preparing students for GCSE English examinations.

A relevant degree, teaching qualification or subject-related qualification.

A valid Enhanced DBS certificate.

The right to work in the UK.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

The ability to explain literary and language concepts clearly.

Strong lesson-planning and organisational skills.

A reliable computer, stable internet connection, camera and microphone.

A quiet and professional online teaching environment.

Experience with AQA, Pearson Edexcel or OCR examination boards is desirable.

Pay and Contract

The initial rate is £18 per completed paid teaching hour, with no platform commission deducted from the stated rate.

The following are unpaid:

The initial 30-minute student trial lesson.

The recruitment interview.

The teaching demonstration.

This is a self-employed position. Tutors are responsible for their own tax, National Insurance and other self-employment obligations.

Tutor rates may be reviewed based on performance, reliability, student feedback, qualifications and student retention.

What We Offer

Flexible remote working.

Control over your teaching availability.

Opportunities to teach one-to-one, small-group and exam booster sessions.

Access to a growing student base.

Administrative and booking support.

A structured onboarding process.

Opportunities to take on additional students.

Potential future rate reviews.

Recruitment Process1. Application

Submit your CV and a cover letter outlining:

Your English teaching or tutoring experience.

Your relevant qualifications.

The levels, texts and examination boards you can teach.

Whether you can teach English Language, English Literature or both.

Your Enhanced DBS status.

Your weekday evening and weekend availability.

The number of hours you can offer each week.

2. Video Interview

Suitable candidates will be invited to a 30–45-minute video interview covering their experience, teaching approach, availability and safeguarding awareness.

3. Teaching Demonstration

Successful interview candidates will deliver a 20–30-minute online teaching demonstration to a member of the Tuition To Advance team.

4. Verification and Onboarding

Successful candidates will receive a conditional offer, subject to the satisfactory verification of:

Identity and right-to-work documents.

Enhanced DBS certificate.

Qualifications.

Professional references.

Required agreements and company policies.

Tutors can begin receiving student opportunities after completing the onboarding process.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter, clearly stating:

Your KS3 and GCSE English teaching experience.

Whether you teach English Language, English Literature or both.

The examination boards and set texts you have experience teaching.

Your relevant qualifications.

Your Enhanced DBS status.

Your evening and weekend availability.

The number of hours you can offer each week.

Join Tuition To Advance and help students strengthen their English skills, build confidence and achieve their academic goals.

Pay: From £18.00 per hour

Experience:

Teaching: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

DBS (preferred)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Remote