Private tuition has become an essential and extremely valuable service to many of the families we work with, and we are always keen to meet highly-educated, experienced individuals to join our network of private tutors!
The Sutton Trust revealed last year that 48% of 11-16 year olds in London had received private tuition in their school life, and this figure was just 34% in 2005. We see a daily demand for private tutors, governesses and daily nannies that can provide educational support to their charges.
Hiring a private tutor – either permanently or for a short-term period leading up to exams – is increasingly common practise for international families. For those who wish to send their children to boarding and prep schools in the UK, demand is especially high for English and public-school-educated tutors with excellent degrees who can serve as all-round role models, delivering excellent interview coaching and etiquette training as well as core subject teaching.
“The British private education system is seen as one of the best in the world,” explains one private tutor who works with families all over the world.
“Royal families, rulers of countries are very keen that their kids get some form of education in Britain,” he says.
For families who travel a lot and call several places home, a tutor to travel with the children – providing a seamless educational experience as their surroundings change – is an essential that more and more families are making sure they can afford.
It’s a role that requires much stamina, but the rewards are enormous. Many tutors will fly with families between homes and back to the UK for interviews and exams, even sitting with their tutees in-flight to deliver lessons and coaching. Appointments for private tutors can often be quite short-term, which appeals to many tutors who thrive on change and a flexible working life.
Tutors can expect an excellent salary or hourly rate, and many enter the world of private tutoring having already taught in top public schools. For many, the appeal of international travel is alluring enough, and many more start private tutoring having become disillusioned with the world of mainstream education.
Get in touch with us today if you’d like to register with Nannies of St. James as a private tutor. We’d love to her from you. Please give us a call on +44 (0)207 610 9218 or email us on info@nanniesofstjames.com if you would like to register with us as a tutor or governess – and keep your eye on our vacancies board and on our Facebook page to be the first to know about new positions coming up.