ESOL Tutor

ESOL Outreach Tutor
Location: Buckinghamshire

ABOUT THE ROLE
Prospero Teaching is looking for a qualified ESOL Tutor to deliver personalised, one-to-one English language support to young learners who are currently not attending mainstream education. This role is ideal for an experienced ESOL teacher who wants to make a meaningful difference by providing engaging, supportive sessions that help students improve their English, rebuild their confidence, and re-engage with learning.

Students may be newly arrived to the UK, have English as an additional language, or have missed significant schooling. You’ll plan and deliver bespoke lessons that meet their language needs while fostering a positive, structured learning experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver tailored ESOL sessions on a 1:1 basis in homes or community settings
• Create engaging lesson plans that support language acquisition and confidence building
• Track student progress and adapt teaching methods as needed
• Work closely with the Prospero Teaching team to ensure effective support is in place

ROLE DETAILS

• Location: Across Buckinghamshire (travel required)
• Position: Outreach ESOL Tutor
• Start date: ASAP
• Contract type: Temporary, ongoing
• Hours: Flexible – from 1 to 3 hours per session; part-time and full-time options available
• Pay rate: From £25 per hour

REQUIREMENTS

• Recognised ESOL teaching qualification (e.g. CELTA, CertTESOL, or equivalent)
• Minimum 6 months’ experience teaching ESOL in a UK setting
• Confident working independently and managing personalised learning plans
• A valid enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one
• Right to work in the UK
• Two professional child-related references from the past two years

DESIRABLE

• Experience supporting vulnerable or disengaged learners
• Up-to-date safeguarding training (can be provided by Prospero Teaching)

WHY JOIN PROSPERO TEACHING?
We offer:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Flexible working patterns
• Ongoing CPD including accredited safeguarding and classroom management training
• Supportive team environment

HOW TO APPLY
If you’re passionate about helping learners develop their English and gain confidence through one-on-one teaching, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your up-to-date CV to be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to full vetting procedures.

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.