Our Tutors

GCSE Standards

We require a minimum of 52 points across 8 core subjects (using 9=9, 8=8, 7=7, 6=6 etc.), with grade 6 minimum in English.

The subject you wish to tutor must be grade 6 or above at GCSE level, with preference for grade 7+.

Maths requirement: Grade 6 minimum. Grade 5 acceptable only if your degree meets our requirements AND includes a passed mathematics or statistics module.

Excluding: Citizenship, Critical Thinking, General Studies, Media Production, Health and Social Care, Tourism, and Religious Studies (unless tutoring RE).

A-Level Requirements

We’re seeking candidates with strong academic credentials: preferably a B or higher at A-Level in the subject you wish to tutor.

UCAS Points Alternative: 112+ UCAS points from 3 A-Levels, with at least grade C in the subject you wish to tutor.

No A-Level in Subject: If you lack an A-Level in your desired tutoring subject, you must demonstrate sustained evidence of further study showing A-Level standard knowledge (e.g., university modules, equivalent qualifications).

International Baccalaureate

If you’ve studied IB, we require an overall diploma score of 35+ with grade 6 in Higher Level for the subject you wish to tutor.

A score between 30-34 requires individual subject review, and below 30 will not meet our qualification standards.

Note: We do not accept IB Career-related Programme, IB Skills courses, or Theory of Knowledge as subject equivalents. Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) components are not considered for subject-specific requirements.

Alternative Qualifications

We recognise alternative qualifications like BTECs, Cambridge Nationals, Scottish Highers, Functional Skills, and IGCSEs.

We do NOT accept: T-Levels, music grades, LAMBDA qualifications, Applied A-Levels (unless specifically relevant), Key Skills qualifications, or foundation-level qualifications as equivalent to A-Level standard.

If you have alternative qualifications, they must be recognised as equivalent by our Education Officer according to QCA standards and demonstrate the same academic rigour as traditional A-Levels.

Degree Requirements

Current Students: If you haven’t achieved our A-Level requirements, we require an average of 60% in a relevant degree with evidence of subject knowledge.

Degree Calculation: We use whichever weighting gives the higher result:

• Option 1: Year 1 (20%) + Year 2 (30%) + Year 3 (50%)
• Option 2: Year 1 (0%) + Year 2 (33.3%) + Year 3 (66.6%)

Honours Bonus: Additional 5 points added for accredited degrees with honours.

Grade Verification: We only count ratified grades from provisional transcripts. First-year applicants without ratified grades may use current module marks as a trajectory, provided ALL other requirements are met.

Graduates & Essential Requirements

Graduates: Those not currently studying require a 2:1 degree with proof of A-level knowledge or further studies in the past 4 years.

Automatic Clearance: Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or research postgraduate degree in the relevant subject provides automatic clearance to tutor that subject.

All tutors must complete:

• Numeracy Challenge: Must achieve ‘Essentials of Numeracy‘ standard on the full challenge check-up
• Enhanced DBS: Enhanced Disclosure from Disclosure and Barring Service required for all tutors
• Previous tutoring or teaching experience (desirable)
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong interpersonal abilities
• Passion for education