Why become a tutor?

We think tutoring is a great way to re-engage with a subject that you loved enough to take at A-level or at degree level. But don’t take our word for it – here’s Oli talking about his Physics tutorials:

"One-on-one tutoring is equally challenging and rewarding. Finding alternative explanations has definitely developed my own understanding of the subject”

What’s more, you can really make a difference to a motivated student who is ambitious and wants to get to the best university they can. Here’s Coralie reflecting on her experience of tutoring Maths:

“The difference between my first lesson with Matthew and the last was just incredible. It’s great to feel that you’ve at least been a part of that change. All the students I have are really hardworking and motivated, and it is a pleasure working with them”

What does a tutorial look like?

Tutorials come in different shapes and sizes. However, there are some things that are always the same:

• They happen at or near your workplace.
• They’re an hour long, once a week.
• They’re focused on an academic subject that you have studied at least up to A-level (if tutoring GCSE), or up to degree level (if tutoring A-level).

What you cover during your hour will vary depending on the student’s needs and the time of year – as exams approach, you will find yourself looking at a lot more past papers!

We understand that responding to the changing needs of your tutee can pose some challenges, and so we give you a range of support to help your tutoring:

• We’ll give you online resources to cover most of the topics that your student might throw at you.
• We’ll give you training before you start to help you think about some approaches to structuring your tutorial sessions.
• You’ll be in direct contact with our Programme Coordinator in school, who will be able to feedback and advise on any aspects of the tutorials that you’re having difficulty with.