About the Role
Requirements
Role Overview
Simone’s Tutoring is seeking an experienced Art & Design Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one online tuition for children and teenagers. The tutor should be able to explain and demonstrate creative techniques clearly in a remote learning environment while adapting lessons to each learner’s goals, curriculum and level.
Teaching Scope
Observational drawing, painting, mixed media, composition, colour theory and visual research.
Sketchbook development, idea generation, experimentation, creative process and presentation of work.
Design fundamentals, visual communication and portfolio or coursework development where relevant.
Digital art and design tools only within the tutor’s verified areas of expertise.
Schoolwork and examination preparation only for curricula, age groups and assessment pathways the tutor is demonstrably qualified to teach.
British GCSE, IGCSE and A Level Art & Design, IB Visual Arts, American or AP Art & Design, and other pathways where the tutor has appropriate experience.
Minimum Requirements
A relevant bachelor’s degree in Fine Art, Art & Design, Visual Arts, Art Education, Graphic Design, Illustration or a closely related discipline, or a recognised teaching qualification supported by a strong relevant portfolio.
At least two years of relevant Art & Design teaching or tutoring experience.
A portfolio demonstrating strong practical, creative and conceptual Art & Design skills.
Ability to demonstrate practical techniques effectively through live online tuition, including appropriate camera positioning and screen sharing when needed.
Strong communication, lesson planning and learner-feedback skills.
Reliable high-speed internet, webcam, microphone and a professional online teaching environment.
Preferred Experience
PGCE, B.Ed, QTS, teaching licence or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
Experience with British, IB or American Art & Design curricula, coursework, portfolios and external assessment requirements.
Experience supporting learners with different confidence levels, learning profiles and creative goals.
Confidence using relevant digital creative tools such as Adobe applications, Procreate, Canva or similar platforms where appropriate to the learner’s programme.
Professional Expectations
Maintain professional communication with learners, parents and Simone’s Tutoring.
Prepare purposeful, age-appropriate online sessions and provide clear feedback on progress and next steps.
Follow safeguarding, privacy and professional conduct expectations when teaching children and teenagers online.
Teach only within verified qualifications, experience and subject competence.
Freelance engagement. Payment is made for completed and fully paid tutoring sessions according to the agreed tutor commission or session rate. This is not an employment or visa-sponsorship position. The tutor is responsible for maintaining any legal permissions required to provide private tutoring in their country or jurisdiction.
About the Company
Simone’s Tutoring provides personalised, child-centred educational support through qualified tutors and specialists. We support learners across a wide range of curricula and learning goals, with online tuition available to families beyond face-to-face service areas.
Freelance engagement. Payment is made for completed and fully paid tutoring sessions according to the agreed tutor commission or session rate. This is not an employment or visa-sponsorship position. The tutor is responsible for maintaining any legal permissions required to provide private tutoring in their country or jurisdiction.