How do I become an A level tutor? Your guide to tutoring with The Access Project
Ever thought about becoming an A level tutor? Tutoring is a rewarding way to share your expertise, help young people achieve, and even earn extra income.
Whether you’re a university student, a recent graduate, or an experienced professional, tutoring can be a fulfilling and flexible career choice. This guide will walk you through the steps to becoming an A level tutor at The Access Project.
Why should I become an A level tutor?
If you’re passionate about education and helping students succeed, now is the perfect time to start your tutoring journey.
Tutoring is a fun way to give back by inspiring the next generation to thrive in school and beyond.
Tutoring is also a flexible career choice. Many A level tutors are self employed, which means you can set your own schedule and working hours. Some tutors work full time, while others use tutoring as a part time job alongside studying or working elsewhere full time.
At The Access Project, all tutoring takes place online, which means you can work from anywhere in the UK. Our tutoring sessions are made up of small groups of A level students aged 16-18, working to improve their grades in a chosen subject.
Do I need a qualification to become a tutor?
The Access Project is committed to delivering a high quality tutoring service, so we require our A level tutors to have at least two years of A level teaching and/or tutoring experience before applying.
You’ll also need a strong knowledge of one or more of the following subjects to A level standard:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Economics
- English Language and English Literature
- French
- Geography
- History
- Mathematics
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Physics
- Politics
- Psychology
You must be based in the UK with a right to work in the UK to become a tutor with The Access Project.
How much do tutors get paid?
The Access Project pays our A level group tutors a competitive rate of £35 per tutorial. All of our group tutors are paid the same rate per tutorial, regardless of location.
What does The Access Project do?
Our mission is to support students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities, through a programme of mentoring, life skills coaching, and tutoring. We work with students to make good applications, get the grades and transition to university.
Our programme combats educational inequality and improves social mobility by raising students’ grades and supporting them to understand the pathway to a top university. Students who receive support from our programme are 50% more likely to attend top universities as statistically similar students, according to UCAS.
Can I apply to be an A level tutor with The Access Project?
The Access Project is now hiring A level tutors to work with small groups students aged 17-18.
If you fit the person specification in the job description, we’d love to hear from you. Successful applicants will be paired with a group of A level students studying your subject of expertise.
Ready to apply? Visit our careers page to learn more.
The Access Project helps young people from under-resourced backgrounds achieve their academic potential and place at top universities. By donating to our programme or volunteering with us, you’re helping the country’s most under-resourced young people find their way to a brighter future.