Biology Tutor (Remote, Scotland) JOB 1564

Edinburgh, Fife & Lothians Tutors is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Secondary School Tutors to join our growing team. We provide high-quality, one-to-one and group program tuition for students across National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher qualifications.

Full job description

Job Summary
Edinburgh, Fife & Lothians Tutors is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Secondary School Tutors to join our growing team. We provide high-quality, one-to-one and group program tuition for students across National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher qualifications. Tutors will support learners online throughout Scotland, helping them build confidence, improve understanding, and achieve their academic goals.

This role is ideal for individuals with strong subject knowledge in the Curriculum of Excellence (CfE) for Biology (additional subject knowledge in Chemistry, Physics, and Maths would be of benefit), excellent communication skills, and a passion for education. Tutors must hold a valid PVG certificate or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, tailored tutoring sessions for National 5, Higher, or Advanced Higher students in your subject(s) of expertise.
• Ability to deliver Primary level and lower Secondary tutoring a plus
• Provide tuition both online (via video call platforms) for students across Scotland
• Assess each student’s needs, create structured lesson plans, and adapt teaching methods to suit individual learning styles.
• Track and monitor progress, providing constructive feedback to students and parents.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality in all communications and sessions.
• Represent Edinburgh, Fife & Lothians Tutors as a reliable, friendly, and trusted educational support service.

Experience & Requirements

• Degree-level education in a relevant subject (or working towards this).
• Previous teaching, tutoring, or mentoring experience is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence, particularly at National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher levels.
• Confident in both online teaching platforms and using graphics tablets/iPad to show solutions
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Must hold a valid PVG certificate (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme) or be able to acquire one.
• A teaching qualification is preferred (TEFL, PGDE, B.Ed ) but not required.

What we offer:

• Flexible working hours to fit around other commitments.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on students’ education and confidence.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity for growth (taking on larger volumes of students, via group programs with higher rates of pay available).

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: £20.00-£24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3 – 10 per week

Benefits:

• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Are you able to tutor up to and including the Advanced Higher Biology level?

Experience:

• tutoring/teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• PVG (preferred)

Location:

• Scotland (preferred)

Work Location: Remote