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.
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
Bonas MacFarlane is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All tutors must hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two professional references.
