English Academic Coach
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
Hampton Tutors Ltd. is a tutoring and academic coaching agency based in Edinburgh. Our goal is to provide high quality academic coaching to support learners of all ages and abilities. We were founded on the principle that all students are capable of becoming confident, capable, and curious learners, even if the school enviornment isn't always supportive of atypical learners.
We specialise in providing academic support in conjunction with executive function development. This helps students develop organisational and study skills that make them lifelong learners.
We have a larger sister company - Hampton Tutors LLC - based in Seattle, USA. This helps us to draw on training materials and resources to provide high-quality support for students in-person and online.
We are looking for an academic coach to join our growing team. We're looking for people who are experts in teaching English (Language and Literature), who are familiar with both the English and the Scottish curriculum, and are passionate and engaging educators.
We are particularly looking for academic coaches who have experience working with students with Additional Support Needs, such as the following:
- Dyslexia
- ADHD
- ASD
This is a contract position, and we're looking for a coach who can work 4-10 hours a week at this stage, throughout the remainder of the academic year. Onboarding support and professional development are provided.
Our students are located throughout Edinburgh, with rougly 1/3 looking for online academic coaching. The remainder are supported in-home or in a third location, such as a coffee shop or library.
If you're interested in joining a growing team, providing cutting-edge support to neurodiverse young people, then we want to hear from you!
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 4-10 per week
Pay: £20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
- Tutoring: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- PVG or DBS (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 02/02/2023
Expected start date: 06/02/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for English Academic Coach roles across Hampton Tutors Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20 - £20 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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