Join Our Team: Make a Difference in Education!

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of vulnerable young people? We're an innovative education charity and creative school dedicated to supporting London’s most at-risk young people. Through our holistic approach, we empower students to thrive academically, socially, physically, and emotionally in a nurturing community.

At TCW, we pride ourselves on being a sector-leading alternative school, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in every category: Quality of Education, Leadership and Management, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development and Sixth Form. Since 1999, we’ve been refining a unique, creative approach to education that celebrates individuality and helps every student thrive. As Ofsted (2025) wrote:

“The Complete Works transforms pupils’ lives for the better.”

Our Approach: We offer a unique blend of personalised group and one-to-one lessons, combined with creative projects and comprehensive wellbeing support. Over the past 25 years, our team has helped thousands of young people regain their confidence, earn valuable qualifications, and grow into successful, happy adults.

The Role: We are seeking passionate and creative people to teach one-to-one lessons with young people across London, working both in students’ homes and other public spaces. You do not need to be a qualified teacher, we will provide your training. Our students have high needs including SEN, medical needs, and SEMH, making mainstream school unsuitable. The work is varied, challenging, and immensely rewarding. You’ll be backed by a dedicated office education team, including a QTS teacher who will mentor you, as well as specialists in safeguarding, wellbeing, and interventions. Your mission: to inspire your students to learn creatively, grow in confidence, and achieve academically.

What We Offer:

Competitive pay rates with regular progression
A culture of promotion from within (our senior leadership team all started in entry level positions)
Ongoing professional development, tailored to your ambitions and interests
Regular socials and staff clubs, a supportive and friendly culture
Competitive Pension scheme
Mental Health and Wellbeing Facilities and Support from our in house Wellbeing Team
Access to hundreds of company discounts, including gym membership, cinema tickets and fashion.
Excellent work life balance - school holidays.
The chance to positively influence the lives of vulnerable children
Flexibility to develop your role based on your strengths and interests.

Requirements:

Legal right to work in the UK.
Enhanced DBS Certificate and Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable).
Two professional reference checks.
Experience working with young people, ideally with SEN or SEMH.
Willingness to teach English, Maths and Science up to KS3 or KS4 level, with support.
GCSE in Maths/English/Science at C or above.

Pay:

Starting rate: £51.75 per 3-hour session + £6.25holiday pay.
After a 5-week induction: £59.13 per session + £7.14 holiday pay.

Training:

Induction Day: One full day (9:00 am – 3:45 pm).
Induction Training Sessions: Five Tuesday afternoons (4:30 – 6:00 pm).
Ongoing Professional Development: Weekly sessions on Thursday afternoons (4:30 – 6:00 pm).
Training is paid at £13.15 + £1.59 per hour, allowing you to learn and teach simultaneously.

Ready to make a real impact? Apply now and be part of a team that's changing lives through education!

TCW Values:

We believe our students deserve a broad range of role models, reflecting the diversity of our society. Therefore we welcome applications from those of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.

The Complete Works school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 2020. Any job offer will be conditional on the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and barred list check.

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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