Assistant Tutor (International)

Expert Online Education is a UK based agency providing families with high quality 1-2-1 tuition.

We are looking for an academic person to mentor and support our client's child as they complete their final GCSE year. The job is in person and based in both Germany and Croatia. It will run from September 1st 2026 - June 30th 2027 with the possibility of extending for a further academic year.

About the Role

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and
organised Assistant Tutor to support a high-performing Year 11 student
undertaking 5 IGCSE subjects through a blend of online schooling and private
tuition. The student is also an elite athlete with a demanding training and
competition schedule, and as such, requires an adaptive and supportive academic
environment.

The tutor will play a key role in overseeing day-to-day
learning, ensuring academic focus, and providing structured support during
term time. This role requires travel within Central Europe, in line with
the family’s schedule, and demands both academic expertise and flexibility
to adapt to the student's sporting commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support
  the student during online school lessons and private tutoring sessions,
  ensuring they remain focused and engaged - all lessons attended.
• Oversee
  and assist in the organisation of lesson materials and resources
  (digital and/or printed), ensuring work is well-documented and accessible.
• Encourage
  independent learning, ensuring the student uses appropriate
  learning strategies and avoids over-reliance on AI tools.
• Ensure
  all homework, classwork, and revision activities are completed on
  time and to a high standard, liaising with subject tutors where necessary.
• Track
  academic progress, reviewing feedback from subject teachers and
  identifying areas for improvement.
• Work
  with the student to create revision timetables, topic checklists, and
  exam preparation plans for internal and public assessments.
• Provide
  weekly academic feedback to the student’s parents and/or the
  family’s education consultant.
• Demonstrate
  good judgement and initiative in supporting the student, while building a
  positive and respectful working relationship.

Candidate Profile

Essential:

• An
  EU Passport
• Current
  DBS or equivalent
• A
  strong understanding of the UK secondary education system,
  particularly at IGCSE level.
• Educated
  to degree level or higher.
• Proven
  experience in teaching, tutoring, or academic mentoring.
• Ability
  to maintain structure, focus and motivation in a young learner.
• High
  standards of organisation, discretion and integrity.
• Flexible,
  dependable, and adaptable to a variable daily schedule.
• A
  warm and engaging personality, able to balance firm guidance with
  supportive companionship.

Desirable:

• A teaching
  qualification in a core academic subject ( Maths and / or Sciences
  preferable).
• Experience
  working with high-achieving or dual-career (academic/athletic) students.
• Clean driving License 

Contract and Compensation

• Term
  Time Only (aligned with UK Independent School calendar).
• Daily
  rate of £150. (around 4-6 hours)
• All travel,
  food, and accommodation expenses covered when travelling with the
  family.
• Unpaid
  during school holidays, though paid work during half terms may be
  requested by the family.
• Long
  breaks at Christmas (3 weeks), Easter (3 weeks), and Summer
  (9 weeks) when the role is inactive.

How to Apply

To express your interest in this role, please submit a CV
and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience, teaching
background, two referees and availability.

Interviews will take place online initially. You will then
need to be available for an in person interview with the director of the agency
and if successful, for an interview with the family in Europe - expenses paid.

Closing date for all applications is Friday 28th August 2026
at 3pm.