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Become a tutor with Top A-Level Tutors
Do you want to become a tutor? Are you passionate about education and helping students? Apply today to join our team.
How to become a tutor with us
Four steps from application to your first paid session.
Apply
Fill out the application form and one of our Operations Managers will be in touch about your application.
Interview
If your application is successful, one of our Operations Managers will set up an online interview with you.
Set up profile
Set up your profile on our tutor management software and share all your required tutoring and banking details with our Operations team.
Begin tutoring
You will be matched with students by our Operations team. Organising sessions and getting paid will all occur from our tutor management software.
Benefits of tutoring with us
Our goal is to provide high quality tutors to any and all students in the most convenient waypossible. That starts with making the job straightforward for tutors.
Help students gain confidence and improve their grades
1-on-1 tutoring has a massive impact on your student’s education.
Flexible tutoring arrangements
Choose your own schedule and only tutor students that meet your preferences.
Online management and payment saves time and hassle
We have a full-time, dedicated team responsible for all things marketing and finance, so you just have to worry about tutoring.
Rewards for performance
We evaluate tutor salary bi-annually and increase rates for our best tutors frequently, and you can earn cash bonuses from referrals.
Who are our tutors?
We have two different types of tutors at Top A Level tutors.
Academic Tutors
Top performing graduates who achieved A*/A grades in the subject they teach.
- We accept only the top 5% of tutor applicants.
- Each tutor is chosen for their academic results, teaching ability, and connection with students.
Relatable role model: work with a tutor who is similar in age and can be a peer
Affordability: academic tutors are more cost-effective than professional tutors
First-hand experience: they sat these papers recently and know what worked
Professional Tutors
Current or past qualified teachers and examiners with 5+ years professional teaching experience.
- We only select highly experienced, qualified teachers.
- Every teacher is assessed on their teaching expertise, subject knowledge, and ability to engage students.
Quality assurance: trained and accredited teaching qualifications
Guaranteed track record: years of experience helping students succeed
Subject expertise: deep understanding of content and exam board requirements
Who are we looking for?
We accept the top 5% of applicants. These are the six things we assess, whether you apply as anacademic tutor or a qualified teacher.
University students and teachers
Tutors must have an in-depth understanding of the A-Level, AS, GCSE or IGCSE curriculum they teach.
Passionate about teaching
We want tutors who are genuinely excited to teach their subjects to their students.
Availability to tutor students
Availability to tutor students
Responsive communicator
Expect our tutors to respond to messages from management and parents promptly.
Provide great customer service
Tutors are willing to go above and beyond to provide great service to their students.
Kind and compassionate
Tutors are patient and understanding, and able to work with a variety of students.
Pay and conditions
We review tutor salary bi-annually and increaserates for our best tutors frequently.
What our tutors say
Resources for tutors
Guides on getting started, teaching to the mark scheme, and building your studentlist.
FAQs
We have answers to your most frequently asked questions. Anything not answered here, please reach out to our team.
Yes. Our tutors teach A-Level, AS, GCSE and IGCSE, as long as they have an in-depth understanding of each curriculum they teach. You confirm your subjects, levels and exam boards in writing when you set up your profile, and you're only matched with students for those.
Yes. All lessons are online and we work with tutors all around the world, teaching students in many countries. You'll need to know the UK curriculum you teach in depth and pass a background check for the country you live in. Start your application.
You don't need to find students yourself. Once your profile is set up, our Operations team matches you with students based on your subjects, exam boards and availability. We then confirm the match with you before you contact the family.
Yes. You set your own availability and only tutor students who match your preferences. Lessons are scheduled around a time that suits both you and the student, and our operations team handles marketing and finance.
Pay depends on whether you join as an academic or professional tutor, and on your experience. We review tutor pay twice a year and frequently raise rates for our best tutors. You can also earn cash bonuses for referrals. Sessions and payments are all managed in our tutor management software. Apply now.
Yes. Every tutor must provide a background check for the country they live in before teaching any students. UK-based tutors need an Enhanced DBS check. You'll also need photo ID that matches your qualifications. See our safeguarding requirements.
Complete our tutor application with your results, transcripts and teaching experience. If you're shortlisted, an Operations Manager sets up an online interview. Successful applicants set up a profile on our tutor management software and are then matched with students.
Yes. Every tutor completes safeguarding training and signs our code of conduct before their first lesson. Breaching the code results in immediate suspension while we investigate. Read our safeguarding policy.
Academic tutors need an A* or A in each subject they teach, checked against their transcripts. Professional tutors need a recognised teaching qualification and at least 5 years of teaching or examining experience. Both must know the A-Level, AS, GCSE or IGCSE curriculum they teach in depth. See our tutor requirements.
Academic tutors are recent top-performing graduates who achieved an A* or A in the subject they teach. They sat these papers recently and are more affordable. Professional tutors are current or former qualified teachers and examiners with 5+ years of teaching experience and deep exam board knowledge. Compare rates on our pricing page.
Apply to become a tutor
Fill out the application form and one of our Operations Managers will be in
touch about your application. Ten minutes now, no commitment until you
accept your first student.