Tutoring jobs in the UK

What tutoring jobs in the UK involve

At a tutoring centre you'll usually work with small groups using an established program, so your time goes into explaining ideas clearly, checking understanding and keeping students motivated. Common areas include:

• Maths, from primary school through to GCSE and A level
• English, reading and writing
• Science
• Preparing for the 11+ and other entrance exams
• GCSE, A level, National 5 and Higher revision
• Building study habits and confidence

Do you need a qualification to tutor in the UK?

Generally, no. Qualified teacher status (QTS) in England, and teacher registration in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, apply to teaching in schools, not to working as a tutor at a tutoring centre. Each employer sets its own requirements: many welcome university students and recent school leavers with strong grades in the subjects they tutor, while senior roles may ask for a degree or teaching experience.

Always check the requirements in the job ad.

DBS and other criminal record checks

Because tutoring is work with children, expect a criminal record check before you start. Which check applies depends on where you work:

• England and Wales: a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service, usually an enhanced check for work with children
• Scotland: membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme, through Disclosure Scotland
• Northern Ireland: an AccessNI check

Right to work in the UK

Employers must check that you have the right to work in the UK before you start, so you'll be asked for proof later in the process. If you're on a Student visa, there are limits on how many hours you can work during term time. GOV.UK explains the rules. Don't send passports or other identity documents with an initial application.

Tutoring jobs for uni students in the UK

Tutoring fits well around lectures at universities like UCL, King's College London, Imperial, the University of Manchester, the University of Birmingham, the University of Leeds, the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh. Sessions usually run after school and on weekends, and the experience strengthens applications for teacher training, healthcare, psychology and many other careers.

Pay and hours

Pay, hours and employment type are set by each employer and vary by role and location, and must meet the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage, which GOV.UK publishes. Every Success Tutoring job ad shows its employer, employment type and, where published, the pay range, so you can compare roles before you apply.

How to find tutoring jobs near you in the UK

1. Search open positions by town, city or postcode, for example London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds or Glasgow.
2. Tap "Use my location" to see the roles closest to you.
3. Read each ad for the subjects, year groups and availability needed.
4. Apply online with your CV in about five minutes.
5. If nothing suits yet, register your interest with a nearby centre.