About this role
GRADUATE TUTOR
Redborne Upper School is seeking enthusiastic recently qualified graduates to join our team as Graduate Tutors. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop highly transferable communication, presentation and mentoring skills.
Full training will be provided: no prior teaching experience is required.
Role Overview
Responsibilities: Provide mentoring and 1:1 / small-group tutoring in English or Maths to disadvantaged students.
Suitability: Applicants with degrees containing significant elements of Maths, Science, English, or Humanities.
Salary: £24,000 fixed term contract, term-time only (pro-rata £17,000).
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:15 pm.
Key Dates & Contact
Application Deadline: 4th July 2026
Start Date: September 2026 (some flexibility available) Fixed Term Contract from September 2026 - May 2027
Are you passionate about supporting young people in their learning?
Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference - and develop your career in education?
We are seeking a flexible, committed and enthusiastic Graduate Tutor to join our thriving school community.
About the Role
This is an exciting and varied role providing tutoring support to disadvantaged students on a one to one or small group basis, under the direction of the line manager at the placement school and in collaboration with subject teachers.
Graduates will provide English and Maths tutoring support for one to one and very small groups of disadvantaged students who have fallen behind in their schooling. We offer full training for the role. This role suits applicants with degrees that have significant elements of either Maths, Science, English or Humanities. However, we consider each application on its own merits. Candidates must be flexible, self-motivated and able to use their own initiative.
The Graduate Tutors will be based in one school in Bedfordshire for the duration of their contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills further.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from:
Graduates considering a future in teaching: This role offers excellent preparation before starting teacher training.
Many of our previous Graduate Tutors have gone on to train and qualify as teachers through our own teaching school - and secured permanent teaching positions with us!
What We Offer
A supportive and inspiring team environment
Outstanding professional development opportunities
A clear pathway for career progression into teacher training
The opportunity to be part of a school community that values every member of staff
Working Hours
Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 4.15pm
If you are passionate about education, eager to develop your skills, and ready to make a real impact — we would love to hear from you!
Visits to the school are welcome, please contact Vicki Walsh on 01525 404462 or [email protected]
Apply now and take the next step in your education career journey!
All offers of employment are “conditional” until Disclosure and Barring and qualification checks have been successfully completed and satisfactory references have been received. Redborne is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.