I Got Hired: Tutor at The Tutor Trust

Posted on: 11 February 2021 in Graduate stories

Oscar works part-time with The Tutor Trust as a maths tutor in local secondary schools.

I work part-time for The Tutor Trust as a secondary maths tutor in local secondary schools, providing extra tuition for pupils who need some additional support but, being from disadvantaged backgrounds, would otherwise not receive it.

Practically, this means I go into schools (Coronavirus dependent) and working with small groups of up to three pupils at a time helping them work towards their GCSE maths qualification. I am able to fit the work in around my History & French degree. I also plan sessions ahead of time, liaise with school staff, and try to tutor in such a way that the pupils gain not only competence in maths but confidence too.

I found out about this opportunity in my first year through an email from the University’s career service advertising the opportunity; all the more reason for students like me to stay plugged in to the Careers and Employability network!

Students looking for opportunities should look on Handshake, and have the Careers and Employability team as their first port of call to keep up to date with what they offer.

Experience is key; I think one of the reasons I got hired was because I already had relevant experience. Going forward, I’ll benefit massively from the wealth of experience my time at The Tutor Trust has given me, so I’d encourage students to gain as much experience as they can, even if, like me, they don’t have a clear career path yet.

Click here to find out more about opportunities with The Tutor Trust.