Year 9 Academic Tutor

Attention all education professionals!

Prospero Teaching is currently looking for a dedicated and compassionate Year 9 SEMH Tutor to provide 1:1 tuition for a Year 9 student in Poole.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support a young person with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs who is currently being educated outside of a mainstream school setting. Tuition will take place in the student''s home, where you will deliver engaging, personalised sessions that help rebuild confidence, develop positive learning behaviours, and support academic progress.

The successful tutor will be able to build a strong, trusting relationship with the student and adapt their teaching style to meet individual needs. Sessions will focus primarily on English, Maths, Functional Skills, and Personal Development, with an emphasis on engagement and fostering a positive learning experience.

As part of the role, you will also complete brief weekly feedback forms to monitor progress, attendance, engagement, and achievements.

At Prospero Teaching, we are passionate about ensuring every child has access to high-quality education, regardless of their circumstances. If you are patient, resilient, and committed to making a lasting impact on a young person''s life, we''d love to hear from you.

• Location: Student''s home - Poole
• Position: Year 9 SEMH Tutor
• Delivery: 1:1 Home Tuition
• Subjects: English, Maths, Functional Skills and Personal Development
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Contract Type: Part-time
• Rate of Pay: -2530 per hour
• Hours: Flexible (to be agreed with the family and local authority)

The following are desirable but not essential:

• QTS, QTLS, PGCE, or an equivalent teaching qualification
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs
• Experience delivering 1:1 tuition, alternative provision, or working within a UK school
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training (issued within the last year)

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate registered with the Update Service, or be willing to apply for a new DBS
• Provide two professional child-related references
• Have a minimum of one year''s experience working within an educational setting

If you would like to be considered for this rewarding opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

By registering with Prospero Teaching, you will be supported by a dedicated team of education professionals with extensive experience in alternative provision and specialist education.

You''ll also benefit from:

• Free accredited CPD and safeguarding training
• Interview preparation and ongoing consultant support
• Guidance on planning personalised learning programmes and positive behaviour strategies
• Continued support throughout your placement

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching before commencing work. Ideally, you will already hold a DBS certificate on the Update Service; however, if not, we can assist with processing a new application.