Academic Tutor – Temp – Virginia Water, Surrey Temporary

Our client are seeking an experienced, confident and engaging Tutor to fully support the education and development of their bright and energetic six-year-old daughter.

This is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave, starting with a few days trial in June or July depending on your availability, and starting in the August term time with the family in France for 2- 3 weeks, returning to Surrey from September working Monday to Friday 2pm – 6pm.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a polished and proactive educator (male or female) who enjoys working in a private formal household environment, and is passionate about nurturing curiosity, confidence and a genuine love of learning.

The household is exceptionally well organised and fully staffed, with a PA, rota nannies, chefs, drivers, and housekeepers. This allows the tutor to focus entirely on the child’s academic progress, learning engagement and social development, along with some fun educational activities.

The Role:

You will be responsible for planning and delivering structured, engaging educational sessions aligned with the British National Curriculum at Year 2 level.

Alongside supporting schoolwork and core academic development, you will help foster independence, positive routines and enthusiasm for learning.  The child is imaginative, curious and full of personality, with a love of animals, outdoor activities and creative play.

The family are seeking someone calm, warm and consistent who can provide gentle behavioural guidance while maintaining clear boundaries and structure.

This is a collaborative position within a large, professional household, so excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence and discretion are essential.

The successful candidate will be confident working alongside other staff members and comfortable within a formal yet welcoming environment.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified teacher or experienced academic tutor with strong primary-level experience.

• Excellent understanding of the British National Curriculum (Year 2 level).

• Confident, engaging and emotionally intelligent approach.

• Calm and consistent with behaviour management.

• Professional, polished and discreet.

• Organised, proactive and able to work collaboratively within a staffed household.

• Enhanced DBS and excellent checkable references required.

• GB passport.

• Driver preferred but not essential (drivers are available and the property is within walking distance of the station).

Additional Information:

• Trial June/July in Surrey; France in August; UK from September 2026 to Summer 2027, fixed term rolling contract (covering maternity leave).

• Occasional overseas travel during the school holidays might be required, normal schedule remains if family remain in the UK.

• Occasional weekends if family are entertaining.

• Competitive salary offered £40k – £50k gross pa, dependent on experience.

Email your resume and interest to [email protected]

Source agency: LJW Recruitment

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