UK Independent School Entrance Exam Tutor (11+ / 13+ / 16+)

<figure><img src="https://images.teamtailor-cdn.com/images/s3/teamtailor-production/gallery_picture/image_uploads/ad2136b2-3e00-4ca1-afb8-54d78afb71db/original.png" alt="Advert Backing Image.png" title=""></figure><p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Bricolage Grotesque", sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Our Mission</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">At Crimson Education, our mission is to empower students to become future global leaders through highly personalised, outcomes-driven education support. We partner with ambitious families worldwide to deliver premium, tailored pathways into the world’s most selective schools and universities.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">As we continue to expand our educational pathways and support families in finding their best-fit routes, we are seeking experts who can shape strong academic foundations and help unlock access to the UK’s leading independent schools.</span><br></p><p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Bricolage Grotesque", sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Position Overview [Remote, Hourly]</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">We are seeking an exceptional UK Independent School Entrance Exam Tutor to support students applying for 11+, 13+, and 16+ entry to leading UK independent schools. You will deliver high-impact academic preparation for ISEB Pre-Test, CAT4, UKiset, and school-specific entrance exams, working closely with Crimson’s admissions strategists to ensure academic tutoring aligns with each student’s wider admissions pathway.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">UK Entrance Exam Tutor is a fully remote, contract/hourly position. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Bricolage Grotesque", sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-inline-start:48px;"><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Deliver personalised, high-quality tutoring for UK entrance exams (11+/13+/16+)</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Prepare students for ISEB Pre-Test, CAT4, UKiset, and school-specific assessments</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Identify academic gaps and design tailored learning plans for each student</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Develop students’ exam technique, confidence, and independent study skills</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Track progress and provide clear, actionable feedback to families and consultants</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Collaborate with Crimson admissions consultants to align academic prep with application timelines</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Maintain a premium client experience through professional, proactive communication</span></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Bricolage Grotesque", sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-inline-start:48px;"><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Demonstrated experience tutoring UK private school entrance exams (11+, 13+, or 16+)</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Strong working knowledge of ISEB Pre-Test, CAT4, and/or UKiset</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience working with international or high-performing students</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Excellent communication skills and a student-first mindset</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Comfortable working remotely and managing a flexible schedule</span></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Bricolage Grotesque", sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-inline-start:48px;"><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">UK teaching qualification or strong academic background from the UK system</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience supporting applications to highly selective UK schools</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Familiarity with school-specific entrance exams and interview preparation</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience working alongside admissions consultants or education advisors</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Familiarity with UK independent school  admissions processes and academic planning </span></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Bricolage Grotesque", sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Success in This Role Means…</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-inline-start:48px;"><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Students achieve measurable academic progress and enter exams confident and prepared</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Academic tutoring integrates seamlessly into each student’s broader admissions strategy</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">You are recognised as a trusted subject-matter expert within Crimson’s UK admissions team</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Your work directly contributes to changing students’ life trajectories through access to world-class education</span></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Bricolage Grotesque", sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Apply Here!</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">If you're passionate about growing in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and want to join an inspiring team of educators and holistic mentors, we'd love to hear from you! The entire process, start to finish, typically takes 2 weeks. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;color:rgb(58, 4, 7);background-color:transparent;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Please keep an eye on your spam / junk email folder for correspondence from Team Tailor.</span></p><p> </p>

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