The student is a nice boy, well behaved, with a lovely demeanour. He is determined and well disciplined, and the family place high value on academic diligence. He was born with some developmental issues which have been largely conquered through effective therapies from a young age. He has slight residual speech impediments, but is now ready for mainstream school.

This change of school is likely to present a number of challenges for the boy. His current school has very small classes and a great deal of allowance is made for each student’s particular requirements. In addition, he has been following the UK National Curriculum. The American school he will be moving to will expect him to keep up, and will treat him the same as all the other students in a much larger class. Together with learning to manage the cut-and-thrust of a larger school, he will have to adapt quickly to the contrasting approaches the US curriculum demands of students. It is therefore essential that the tutor has recent experience of working with the US system and can appreciate the differences involved.

The tutor will work after school from around 4pm, Sunday to Thursday, reviewing daily schoolwork and helping the boy to complete his homework correctly and on time. The tutor will also ensure that the boy is properly prepared for quizzes, tests, and projects, across all his grade 6 subjects, together with the organisational support this entails.

In addition to his schoolwork, the boy will continue to receive special therapies, and the tutor should be able to offer some support for this program. For example, it is essential that the boy read aloud for at least twenty minutes daily, and he has a computer-based programme that he does at least once per day.

On days when homework is light, or on occasions where the opportunity presents itself, the tutor should enjoy taking the boy outdoors to play/learn or just to play - he enjoys football and basketball. The tutor should also organise visits to museums, art galleries, and sites of interest.

There is an older sister (aged 14), who may also seek advice from the tutor about her work during the evening. She is artistic and creative, and does well in school.

The tutor will typically stay from 4pm until the homework is complete, and everything is ready for the next day. This schedule is expected to average 15-20 hours per week. With reasonable notice, there may be occasions when the client asks the tutor to come in earlier, or stay later than usual. It is not expected that these variations will meet with resistance from the tutor, or incur an additional charge, unless they become frequent or significant.

Holiday entitlement will be in keeping with our normal Terms of Business, ie. 9 weeks paid holiday per year. If two candidates fill the position, the short-term tutor will get school holidays but there will not be any additional vacation time.

There may be occasions when the tutor is asked to accompany the family on vacation; in such circumstances the client will cover all the tutor’s expenses.

Accommodation - This position is non-residential.

Travel - The client will reimburse the tutor the cost of an annual season ticket for public transport. Travel at 40p per mile will be reimbursed if the tutor prefers to use his own car. In addition, the client can make a car available to the tutor for local excursions with the boy. The tutor should have a full clean driving licence.

Evening meal - Meals occurring during tutoring time will be taken with the family

Miscellaneous - This position would suit a teacher who is fit and sporty, with a happy and pleasant demeanour. The tutor should be a non-smoker.