Job Title: Lead Tutor – Social Sciences and Humanities

Location: Hybrid Working (the office is in London with Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays as required office days)

Blue Education, a fast-growing startup in the field of education and academic consultancy, is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Lead Tutor to join our team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional candidate with a strong academic background in the Social Sciences and/or Humanities to shape the educational and admissions journeys of talented students.

Key Responsibilities

As a Lead Tutor, your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and delivering impactful, student-centred tutorials in disciplines such as History, Politics, Sociology, Philosophy, Anthropology, and related fields.

• Providing tailored guidance on university admissions processes, with a particular focus on competitive programmes at Oxford and Cambridge.

• Supporting students through each stage of their application journey—drafting personal statements, preparing for written assessments, and conducting interview training.

• Leading and mentoring a team of subject tutors to uphold Blue Education’s standard of excellence and collaborative ethos.

• Assisting in the development and refinement of teaching resources, enrichment materials, and admissions preparation content.

• Collaborating with the wider team to review and enhance pedagogical approaches and student support strategies.

• Engaging in marketing, outreach, and academic engagement initiatives to promote our offerings and grow our student base.

• Monitoring student progress through feedback and performance reviews, and providing targeted interventions to enhance academic outcomes.

• Keeping abreast of developments in higher education, especially trends in admissions criteria and curriculum changes for top-tier universities in the UK and internationally.

• Building strong relationships with students, families, and partner institutions to ensure a supportive and effective learning environment.

• Contributing to a company culture that values intellectual curiosity, diversity, inclusion, and lifelong learning.

Requirements

We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:

• A first-class undergraduate degree in a relevant Social Sciences or Humanities subject from Oxford or Cambridge (a postgraduate qualification is highly desirable).

• Deep understanding of the Oxbridge admissions landscape, with proven success in supporting applicants to competitive university programmes.

• Expertise in one or more of the following subjects at A-level, IB, or equivalent: History, Politics, Philosophy, Sociology, Anthropology, English Literature, or Classics.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with students of varied backgrounds and abilities.

• Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple students and deadlines with professionalism.

• Prior experience in educational leadership, team management, or curriculum design is an advantage.

• Commitment to educational equity, integrity, and high ethical standards.• Competence with digital platforms and tools for online tutoring and collaboration.

Benefits

We offer:

• A competitive salary, performance bonuses, and equity options in a growing educational enterprise.

• Regular opportunities for training, skill development, and career advancement.

• A dynamic, intellectually engaging environment with a collaborative and supportive team.

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and pension scheme.

• Opportunities to work with international students and travel as part of our global operations.

• The chance to make a transformative impact on students' academic and personal development.