GCSE Tutor

Job Title: English & Maths GCSE Tutor
Location: Edgware, London
Pay Rate: £25-£35 per hour
Hours: 1-2 hours per week
Contract Type: Temporary | Part-Time | Term-Time Only

Prospero Teaching is seeking an experienced and supportive English & Maths GCSE Tutor to provide 1:1 and small-group tuition to secondary-aged students (KS3/KS4) across Edgware.

This role involves supporting students working towards GCSE English and Maths, helping them build subject knowledge, confidence, and effective exam techniques.

The successful tutor will take a student-centred and structured approach, tailoring sessions to individual learning needs and working collaboratively with families and schools to support academic progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, personalised tuition in GCSE English and Maths
• Support students with exam preparation, revision strategies, and coursework
• Identify learning gaps and adapt teaching methods to support progress
• Build students’ confidence, motivation, and independent learning skills
• Track progress and provide regular feedback to students and parents/carers
• Prepare students for mock exams and final GCSE assessments

Requirements

• Experience tutoring English and/or Maths at GCSE level
• Strong knowledge of the KS3/KS4 curriculum and GCSE exam boards
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with young people
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Teaching or tutoring qualification (e.g. QTS, PGCE, or equivalent)
• Experience supporting students with exam anxiety or low confidence
• Background in tutoring, schools, or alternative education settings

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated tutor to make a real difference, supporting students to achieve success in English and Maths GCSEs.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an education recruitment agency for this role. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures prior to appointment.

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.