Alternative Provision Tutor

Prospero TeachingBedfordreedpublished 10/16/2026

About the company

Alternative Provisions Tutor - Bedford Prospero Teaching is seeking an experienced Tutor to deliver personalised 1:1 tuition to pupils in or around Bedford who have additional learning and behavioural needs.

Your tasks

In this role, you will create and deliver bespoke lessons aimed at bridging learning gaps, boosting confidence, and helping students reconnect with education. Many of the pupils you support may have been away from mainstream education for some time, so a patient, adaptable, and encouraging approach is essential.

  • Complete baseline assessments with the student to understand their individual needs.
  • Plan and deliver tutoring sessions which have been tailored to their needs.
  • Provide support in core subjects including Maths, English and Science.
  • Build the students confidence and encourage independence and positive study habits.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS or equivalent
  • 6 months+ experience working in a UK school
  • Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable however not essential)

To be eligible for the Alternative Provisions Tutor position through Prospero Teaching you must:

  • Hold Right to Work in the UK
  • Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
  • Provide two professional educational references that cover the last two years

What we offer

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

  • Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
  • In-house Training and Development Team

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Other

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

  • Location - Bedford
  • Position - Alternative Provisions Tutor
  • Type of work - Contract
  • Start date - ASAP
  • Duration / Likely Duration - dependent on each student
  • End date (if applicable) - N/A
  • Contract type - Temporary
  • Full time/part time - Part time and full time depending on availability
  • Minimum rate of pay- Minimum rate £25 per hour. The hourly rate will be in line with professional pay scales where these are available or based on experience if they are not available.
  • Hours - Working hours can differentiate, minimum 1 hour per session and a maximum of 3 hours per session

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.