A great private tutor is passionate about helping students succeed by overcoming their academic challenges, growing their confidence, and finding joy in learning. These tutors have strong subject matter expertise and a mentor mentality. They build relationships grounded in trust, respect, and communication with their students and have their student’s best interests at heart. Great tutors are able to personalise their support by connecting the learning to their student’s interests, helping their student to recognise and hone their strengths, and developing strategies to reduce and/or overcome their student’s areas of need. Finally, great private tutors work as part of their student’s educational team by communicating and collaborating with the student, their teacher, family, and other members of the team.

The best way to get started as a tutor is to contact your local Tutor Doctor office or submit our Become a Tutor application. Working with Tutor Doctor means that you don’t need to take on the challenges and expenses of finding your own students – you can leave that to us. Your local Tutor Doctor office will be there to support you every step of the way as you work with your student, meaning you will never have to go it alone. When you’re ready to start tutoring students, we will find you a great student match and you can get right to work supporting them and helping them grow!

Every tutor should have:

• Strong subject matter expertise
• Have completed, or be working towards completing, a Higher education qualification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Compassion
• Patience
• A passion for helping others
• A mentor mentality
• The ability to build strong rapport and relationships
• Creativity
• Flexibility

Yes! We welcome all tutors at Tutor Doctor, both new and experienced. If you’re new to tutoring, your local office will support you on your tutoring journey, help you develop your tutoring skills, and find your passion for changing the trajectory of a student’s life. Whether you just realised that tutoring might be a great fit for you, or you have been a tutor for years, we support you every step of the way.

Working with Tutor Doctor means that you are part of a team who is here to support you and help you succeed. This allows you to focus on what you love—tutoring! Our educational consultants meet with families to learn about students’ needs and goals and to ensure that it is a safe environment for tutors. We then match you with a student based on personality, interests, areas of need and strength, and subject matter. Once matched, you can get right to work supporting your student and we’ll take care of the admin work, meaning that you can count on regular payment.

Tutors working with Tutor Doctor have access to many resources like our Tutor Resource Library and Learning Styles Guide, and the team at your local Tutor Doctor office will be available to help if you ever need advice or support. You will also be part of our global tutor network, giving you the opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of students around the world!

As proud members of the Tutors’ Association, tutors working with Tutor Doctor have access to continual professional development opportunities to enhance their skills, and our offices are all bound by the Professional Code of Practice for Corporate members. This ensures a certain level of service and responsibility throughout our network across the UK.

Being a tutor is a great way to build transferable skills, like communication, creativity, adaptability, critical thinking, problem solving, and leadership, so no matter your plan for the future, tutoring can help you get there!

Tutoring is a great way to discover if you have a true passion for education and supporting students in their learning, which is essential for being a teacher. It will allow you to test out your current skills and see if an educational role might be right for you. Just remember, as a tutor you will typically work with students one-to-one, or in a small group setting, for a few hours each week. That dynamic does differ from supporting a full class of students each day. Tutoring may help you decide if education is the right career path for you to explore, but it will not give you the same experience as being a classroom teacher.

If you’re thinking of becoming a tutor, then we’d love to hear from you! Please complete our Become a Tutor application and we will be in touch.

If you have the skills and knowledge that it takes to be a tutor, then it isn’t difficult to get started. The best way is to start by working with an organisation like Tutor Doctor. We help new tutors get started and provide support and resources to help you build your tutoring skills. We take care of bringing on students, finding you a great student match, and all of the admin work, so that you can focus on what matters most—helping your student succeed!

Some key requirements include a strong academic foundation, educational qualifications of at least to Bachelor’s level, prior tutoring or teaching experience, and superb interpersonal skills for effective student engagement. A clear and current DBS check will be required. 

Tutor Doctor values flexibility, catering to various student needs with in-home, online or school tutoring sessions. Highlighting your commitment to making a significant difference in students’ academic journeys, through individualised support and motivation, will align with Tutor Doctor’s mission.  Apply Now if you feel that you’re a great fit!

At Tutor Doctor, we’re proud to collaborate with schools and local authorities to deliver personalised tutoring that makes a real difference. Our mission is to not just teach but to inspire students, and we’re looking for passionate educators to join us in this journey. By joining our team, you will:

• Make a Meaningful Impact – With our school partnerships, you have the unique opportunity to help bridge educational gaps for students from diverse backgrounds. Your expertise can support those most affected by learning disruptions, helping to level the playing field and open doors to brighter futures.
• Flexibility and Support – We understand the importance of work-life balance. Our tutoring positions offer the flexibility to choose your hours and work remotely or in-person, fitting tutoring around your existing commitments. You’re not just joining a team; you’re joining a community of educators dedicated to providing a supportive environment that values your well-being and professional growth.
• Collaborative Environment – Working with us means being part of a collaborative network of educators, schools, and families. We foster open communication and we’re always available when you may need us. Our team-oriented approach ensures you’re never alone, providing a platform to learn and grow.
• Competitive Compensation – We value your expertise and commitment to education. Tutor Doctor offers competitive compensation for our tutors, recognising your contribution to our shared mission of making education accessible and impactful for all students.

Are you ready to make a lasting impact with Tutor Doctor in partnership with schools and local authorities?  Join us today and be a part of something truly transformative.

There are distinct differences between how we work with families and with schools.

In-Home Tutors:

• Personalised Learning Environment: As an in-home tutor, you’ll provide one-to-one tutoring sessions that are tailored to the individual learning style and needs of each student.
• Comfort and Convenience: Your tutoring sessions are conducted in the comfortable setting of the student’s home or online, creating a safe and familiar environment for learning.
• Direct Parental Involvement: You’ll be able to speak with the child’s parents to receive feedback on how you can better support them, and stay actively involved in their child’s academic progress.
• Build Relationships: You’ll work with your students on a regular basis, and witness first-hand how your tutoring sessions have a direct and positive impact on their lives.

In-School Tutors:

• Collaboration with Schools: As a tutor delivering in-school tuition, you’ll work in partnership with schools and local authorities to provide targeted support to groups of students. This is designed to help schools close the education gap, especially for disadvantaged students.
• Managed Curriculum: When working in-school, you may follow a curriculum that aligns with school objectives and standards, or you may deliver on a custom curriculum as needed. This ensures that the tutoring support complements the students’ regular education and targets specific areas for improvement identified by the school, or by yourself as the tutor.
• Access to Resources: You may have access to a range of educational resources and support from the school and programme coordinators, enhancing the tutoring sessions’ effectiveness when necessary.
• Impact on a Wider Scale: Through one-to-one and small group tutoring, tutors within this programme have the opportunity to impact the lives of many students.

Tutor Doctor Thame has a 5-step process that we go through when working with schools and local authorities. We start by scoping and planning, then move on to gathering more in-depth information from the school. We’ll then finalise a plan that works for them and deliver on the tutoring sessions. Finally, we’ll review our progress regularly and make any needed changes.

This helps us to deliver on our mission and promise of changing our students’ lives and gives you valuable feedback on your own tutoring sessions and professional development. To learn more about our work with schools, visit our page here.