Want to make a real difference to young lives and get invaluable, paid work experience before you graduate?
By becoming a TU tutor, you get to support primary school pupils from low-income, migrant and refugee, and multilingual backgrounds, strengthen your own employability and have fun while doing it!
Tutors will complete our programme having made a greater impact within their communities and equipped with enhanced skills and experiences to aid their transition from university to meaningful employment.
What we offer
A manageable part-time role around your studies
Access to our employer partnerships
Paid experience at the London Living wage
Tutor Leader and internship opportunities
Professional training delivered by experts
Be a part of the
Tutors United community
Who are we looking for?
We know how hard it is for young people to get employment experience without experience. That’s why we only ask that you:
Have a Grade 6 or above in Maths and English at GCSE
Are currently an undergraduate student at a UK university
Are punctual, professional, and committed
Share our vision and are committed to closing the education gap
How our Tutors feel after working with Tutors United
97%
I feel proud of
my work as a Tutor
95%
Tutoring with TU improved my communication skills
95%
I felt supported in
my role as a Tutor
97%
I feel I’ve made
a positive impact
81%
I feel I have the necessary skills to join the workforce when I graduate
80%
I feel more connected with the wider community
Not only has TU provided me with opportunities to improve my soft skills, I have really seen my confidence change as I have now graduated and am working in a graduate scheme. I strongly believe that with Tutors United’s support, I can better manage my time, and take on leadership and challenging responsibilities!
Hetal
Former Tutor and Tutor Leader
What our tutors say
I was given a law-related work experience opportunity through TU, which was really helpful for my degree and future career. The training sessions have also been great for building skills and confidence.
Tutors United has had a really positive impact. It’s helped me grow both personally and professionally, especially by giving me a chance to work with children and gain useful experience related to my law degree.
Sharmen
Tutor
Seeing the personal development of the students I tutor, it’s incredible to see how much of an impact just one hour can have on their academic and social lives.
TU will continue to have a great impact on my professional and personal journey.
It has made me commit to continue championing accessible education through volunteering and advocacy.
Inara
Tutor
Over the past three years, I’ve tutored at 14 hubs, supported programme delivery and recruitment during my internship, and been part of the pilot S.T.E.A.M. Ahead project.
Tutors United has shown me how powerful our work can be in building both knowledge and confidence. Being part of their mission to close the education gap and improve equity has been truly rewarding.
Tarun
Former Tutor
Want to join the
Tutors United cohort?
Equity and inclusion are central to our ethos at Tutors United. Founded by a young Black man and rooted in our racial justice values, we want our team of staff, trustees, and tutors to reflect the communities we serve. We're proud to be co-led by a Black Chair and queer CEO, with a good record of inclusive recruitment at all levels, but we always strive to do better. To reflect the diversity of the families we work with, we especially encourage applications from Black and Asian undergraduates, and students with experience of educational inequality or from low-income backgrounds.
Want to make a difference in this role? Then we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join the cohort!