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• Careers Full-Time Tutor & Mentor, London Closing date 01/04/2026 Type Full-time (Contract) Location London Application Please send CV and cover letter to alerts@bonasmacfarlane.co.uk Start Date: Mid–Late April (third week of April preferred) Contract: 12 months (with potential extension) An international, high-net-worth family is seeking an experienced and highly capable full-time tutor and mentor to support their 11-year-old son. This is a nuanced and rewarding role requiring a professional who can combine academic instruction, emotional sensitivity, and structured mentoring to help a young person rebuild confidence and gradually reintegrate into a school environment. This position goes well beyond traditional tutoring. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the child's academic progress, emotional well-being, and personal development, working closely with the family and other professionals involved in his care. Role Overview This requires a tutor who understands the importance of consistency, patience, emotional regulation, and trust-building, alongside clear academic expectations. In April, they will either continue homeschooling until the new academic year or attend a school with close tutorial support. The role will also involve international travel. Key Responsibilities
• Deliver high-quality, structured academic tuition aligned with the child's age, ability, and future schooling plans.
• Provide calm, consistent mentoring support to help rebuild confidence and resilience.
• Establish clear routines, expectations, and boundaries to support emotional security and focus.
• Support gradual reintegration into a school environment, working alongside schools where appropriate.
• Adapt teaching and mentoring approaches to meet the needs of the pupil
• Encourage positive learning habits, independence, and self-belief in a sensitive, age-appropriate way.
• Work collaboratively with parents, tutors, and other professionals to ensure continuity of care and approach.
• Travel with the family as required and maintain educational continuity across locations. Candidate Profile
• Highly experienced private tutor, ideally with previous experience in a similar full-time or residential role.
• Confident working with children who require both academic support and emotional mentoring.
• Calm, grounded, and emotionally intelligent, with a natural ability to build trust.
• Able to balance warmth and empathy with structure, boundaries, and high expectations.
• Professional, discreet, and comfortable working within a high-net-worth family environment.
• Flexible, adaptable, and happy to travel internationally.
• UK curriculum experience strongly preferred. Location & Accommodation
• London: The tutor is expected to provide their own accommodation.
• Travel: When travelling with the family, en-suite accommodation will be provided or based in a staff apartment. Contract & Package
• Full-time, 12-month contract (renewable).
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Travel and accommodation provided when with the family.
• Additional benefits are negotiable for the right candidate.
• This is a temporary position Application To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and approach to tutoring and mentoring to alerts@bonasmacfarlane.co.uk, with the subject line: Private Tutor & Mentor | London & International Please include your availability and salary expectations. Interviews: Ongoing, with an immediate contract offered for the right candidate. Safeguarding Statement Start Date: Mid–Late April (third week of April preferred) Contract: 12 months (with potential extension) An international, high-net-worth family is seeking an experienced and highly capable full-time tutor and mentor to support their 11-year-old son. This is a nuanced and rewarding role requiring a professional who can combine academic instruction, emotional sensitivity, and structured mentoring to help a young person rebuild confidence and gradually reintegrate into a school environment. This position goes well beyond traditional tutoring. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the child's academic progress, emotional well-being, and personal development, working closely with the family and other professionals involved in his care. Role Overview This requires a tutor who understands the importance of consistency, patience, emotional regulation, and trust-building, alongside clear academic expectations. In April, they will either continue homeschooling until the new academic year or attend a school with close tutorial support. The role will also involve international travel. Key Responsibilities
• Deliver high-quality, structured academic tuition aligned with the child's age, ability, and future schooling plans.
• Provide calm, consistent mentoring support to help rebuild confidence and resilience.
• Establish clear routines, expectations, and boundaries to support emotional security and focus.
• Support gradual reintegration into a school environment, working alongside schools where appropriate.
• Adapt teaching and mentoring approaches to meet the needs of the pupil
• Encourage positive learning habits, independence, and self-belief in a sensitive, age-appropriate way.
• Work collaboratively with parents, tutors, and other professionals to ensure continuity of care and approach.
• Travel with the family as required and maintain educational continuity across locations. Candidate Profile
• Highly experienced private tutor, ideally with previous experience in a similar full-time or residential role.
• Confident working with children who require both academic support and emotional mentoring.
• Calm, grounded, and emotionally intelligent, with a natural ability to build trust.
• Able to balance warmth and empathy with structure, boundaries, and high expectations.
• Professional, discreet, and comfortable working within a high-net-worth family environment.
• Flexible, adaptable, and happy to travel internationally.
• UK curriculum experience strongly preferred. Location & Accommodation
• London: The tutor is expected to provide their own accommodation.
• Travel: When travelling with the family, en-suite accommodation will be provided or based in a staff apartment. Contract & Package
• Full-time, 12-month contract (renewable).
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Travel and accommodation provided when with the family.
• Additional benefits are negotiable for the right candidate.
• This is a temporary position Application To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and approach to tutoring and mentoring to alerts@bonasmacfarlane.co.uk, with the subject line: Private Tutor & Mentor | London & International Please include your availability and salary expectations. Interviews: Ongoing, with an immediate contract offered for the right candidate. Safeguarding Statement