ESOL Tutor

South Chailey

10 months ago

Applications closed

Inspire. Empower. Teach. | Join TP Tutors as an ESOL Tutor!

Are you passionate about teaching and making a real difference in the lives of young learners? Do you love helping students grow in confidence as they build their English language skills? If so, TP Tutors is looking for you!

We’re on the lookout for dedicated, dynamic, and enthusiastic ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) tutors to join our amazing team!

Position: ESOL Tutor

Location: Flexible – Teach Online, In-Person, or Both!
Job Type: Part-Time or Full-Time – You choose what fits best for you!

About Us – TP Tutors

At TP Tutors, we believe that education is empowering. We're committed to providing top-quality learning experiences that help young students thrive – not just academically, but personally. Our approach is all about positivity, inclusivity, and inspiring confidence in every learner.

If you’re ready to light that spark in a student’s journey, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

Deliver engaging, student-centered ESOL lessons tailored to individual needs

Assess language levels and adapt your teaching to support each learner’s progress

Create a fun, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

Help students build not just skills, but self-belief

Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers to share progress

Collaborate with our supportive team to keep raising the bar in education

‍ What We’re Looking For:

You don’t just teach – you inspire. We’d love to hear from you if you are:

Passionate about education and making a difference

Energetic, empathetic, and creative in your teaching approach

Great at building trust and rapport with young learners

Experienced or trained in ESOL (TEFL, TESOL, CELTA – or equivalent)

Open to flexible teaching styles and adapting to individual learner needs

A strong communicator with a positive, can-do attitude

Why You’ll Love Working with TP Tutors:

Competitive pay that values your skills and time

Flexible hours – fit your schedule, your way

Professional development to support your growth

A meaningful impact – every lesson changes a life

A warm, inclusive team that celebrates diversity and collaboration

If you’re ready to ignite a love of learning and help young people thrive in English and beyond, apply today and become part of something truly rewarding.

Let’s shape the future together – one student at a time.

TP Tutors is an equal opportunities employer. We value and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all tutors, students, and families.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

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