English Tutors

ONLINE TUTORING - ENGLISH TUTORS & MATHEMATICS TUTORS & A LEVEL BUSINESS

(Prefer Tutors are living in the United Kingdom)

In this pack you will find: an introduction to the company for tutors, a detailed job description, the minimum requirements for this role, the profile of an ideal candidate, and information about the selection process.

You can email us at application@educampus.co.uk if you have any questions.

EduCampus, an EdTech company

EduCampus is a pioneer in the development of an online technology tutoring platform. We provide an exclusive platform of smart Learning Management System (LMS) integrated with a superior interactive Online Tutoring Class (OTC) to optimise the experience of students, tutors, and parents.

Job Description

Online tutors interact with students using the Internet and computer technology. The role of an online tutor can vary from helping students with homework or focusing on examination preparation to teaching full online courses. Tutors can access all the resources they need from their own home and have no commuting constraints. These sessions are more likely to happen during evenings and weekends.

Purpose

As an Online 1:1 Tutor, you'll use your subject expertise to plan and teach bespoke one-to-one tutorial courses for the international students we match you with.

Benefits

Pay bands are calculated to be fair and consistent across all tutor experiences at EduCampus according to the tutor's qualifications and experience. You'll be part of our tutor network with access to future opportunities across our courses and our student's network. The training and resources on teaching with us will also help support your professional development as an educator.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Complete induction training, including using our online platform and safeguarding to familiarise yourself with company procedures and logistical requirements.
• Ensure you have access to a good quality audio and video feed for tutorials according to an agreed schedule.
• Sessions will be recorded and available to the student and EduCampus.
• Lead bespoke one-to-one tutorials online (10 x 2 hours/session, usually 1-2 session(s) per week).
• Provide entry tests for each student in their chosen subject to understand an overview of the student's learning status.
• Produce a course proposal, an agreement of achieving a course's goal for each student before starting, tailoring topics, content, and independent work to their background and interests.
• Set clear rules for online behaviour during the tutorials, session name, Learning Outcome (LO), and homework before starting each session.
• Be a professional tutor and be on time for all online tutorials.
• Maintain a productive learning environment and good work ethic during tutorials.
• Provide feedback about the student after completing each session.
• Review student's homework assignments and test scores, working through problem questions that the student did not answer correctly.
• Set a progression test after every 3 sessions to check the learning progress of the student and identify areas for improvement.
• Keep up-to-date on the current curriculum and latest teaching trends.
• Share and discuss with our Head of Academic monthly to seek the best teaching methods and optimise learning progress for each student.
• Provide mock examinations or tests to prepare students for real exams.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about trouble areas or any issues that require attention.
• Provide timely, brief written progress reports after each tutorial, including marking independent work submitted during the course to support student's development.
• At the end of the course, provide a mock test and write a report for each student to document their progress.
• Report any technical problems to ensure the smooth running of the courses.
• Report any welfare concerns so that students stay safe and happy during their time with us.

Safeguarding

EduCampus is committed to safeguarding and protecting children. We check references and you need to provide a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate to ensure you are suitable to work with children.

Tutor profile

Skills, abilities, and knowledge an ideal candidate can demonstrate:

• Good understanding of the typical prior knowledge students have of your subject.
• Ability to explain complex concepts to non-specialists.
• Effective use of different tools for online teaching.
• Question-led teaching practices.
• Ability to give constructive feedback.
• Building rapport with young people.
• Appreciation of safeguarding young people online.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Time management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A clear and enthusiastic voice and excellent command of the English language.
• Good IT skills to make effective use of the Internet as an educational resource.
• Good teaching track record.

Qualifications you may hold, or be working towards

• Bachelor of Education (BEd) or Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
• Qualified Teaching Status (QTS).
• Vocational qualifications: Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC), City & Guilds, National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs).
• Up-to-date disclosure certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (England and Wales), Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme (Scotland), or AccessNI.
• Any other teaching qualifications.

Experience you may have

• Undergraduate teaching responsibility, especially Oxbridge-style tutorial teaching.
• Teaching A Level/GCSE/11+ exam or equivalent students, such as tutoring or in a school setting.
• Previously taught in secondary schools or worked as University Lecturers or had experience of teaching at UK independent schools.
• Planning your own teaching, creating lesson plans, and providing assessments.
• Schools outreach.
• Preparation for SATS tests.
• Preparation for 11+ grammar school admission tests.
• Preparation for independent school admission tests.
• Literacy and numeracy foundation skills.
• Special educational needs (SEN) and specialist learning needs.
• Qualifications and subjects studied outside the core curriculum.
• International curriculum qualifications (including the International Baccalaureate).
• Language tuition for educational or professional needs.
• Preparation for higher education course entrance requirements.
• Tutors with qualifications that are specific to their subject. For example, a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate may be necessary for tutors teaching English.

Personality traits of a great online tutor

• Friendly.
• Helpful.
• Patient.
• Enthusiastic about the subject.