The family have four children, a girl (9), two boys (7 and 5), and the newest member is another girl aged 3. The three older children all attend a top level prep school in London where they are excelling. They are all engaged learners who are academically able and motivated self-starters. They have the imagination and curiosity to create their own projects, sometimes working individually but often pulling together. Their mother described them as ‘drinking up knowledge’ – she has little need to chivvy them into doing home learning tasks as they are so inquisitive and keen to excel.

The eldest girl plays the guitar and has already written several songs. She is lyrically inclined and often writes poems along with her songs. The two boys took it upon themselves to learn Italian this summer, and have engaged (with varying success) with the Duolingo program. The family have an apartment in Florence, and all three of the older children have expressed a wish to improve their Italian language skills. Together they are a very talented group of siblings, with skills in the arts inherited from their mother, and mathematical brains inherited from their father.

At three, the younger sister has not yet started school. However, she is showing all the same traits as her siblings, and her curiosity should be encouraged.

The family are very warm, friendly and welcoming. It is clear that the parents and children all enjoy each other’s company immensely and together they have a great deal of fun. The children echo the example of their parents and are confident and convivial. They are both interesting and interested and will be a delight to teach.

The family are thinking about moving to Florida for some of the year, and this trip is part of that exercise. The main aim of this role is to ensure that the elder three children remain on par with their peers back in London. The Tutor should be prepared to work with them on both a 1:1 basis and sometimes as a group, differentiating the work where appropriate and ensuring that the children are appropriately challenged. They should be an inspiring and engaging individual, able to explain complex topics simply and in an age-appropriate manner and bringing their own curiosity and enthusiasm for learning to every lesson.

While the three year old is too young to be included in all the activities of her siblings, it would be nice if the Tutor can devise some projects or lessons which are appropriate for her participation. These would give her good foundations for when she starts more formal schooling, and help her not feel left out.

A typical day in this role will see the Tutor work on academics during the morning, using the afternoons for family excursions and hands-on learning opportunities and experiences. The family will be based in Bal Harbor, close to Miami, so there will be ample opportunities to explore art galleries, local parks, beaches, museums and more. These excursions can be an excellent springboard for the children’s lessons, bringing an interactive, practical element to their learning. Cultural immersion and leveraging their Miami experiences for educational purposes will be one facet of the Tutor’s role, and a memorable element of the children’s time in Florida.

The Tutor will need to be an excellent record keeper – efficient, well prepared and organized. It is unlikely that there will be much travel involved in this role, but a degree of flexibility is always helpful in the event that family plans change at short notice. The Tutor should be able to respond to any such changes to their timetable with speed and grace. The family are very close and while they will be very welcoming of the Tutor, the Tutor in turn should be careful not to encroach on any family specific activities or time.

The Tutor should be a natural linguist. The family are keen to improve both their Spanish and Italian so the Tutor should be fluent or near fluent in at least one of these languages. They should have a good understanding of music theory and be able to play an instrument or sing. The eldest sibling plays guitar and it would be lovely if the Tutor could work with her on duets, and possibly encourage the boys to join in too either through singing or percussion.

The children are being educated in the British private school system. The Tutor should be experienced in this system, able to keep the children on par with their London peers, and also able to provide a range of extension activities which do not form part of the core curriculum. For example, January 2025 sees a “parade of planets” which will provide ample fodder for lessons in astronomy, photography, mythology or in the arts.

Physical activities and sports should also not be overlooked. The Tutor should be sporty and able to engage the children in various physical activities, incorporating these into their overall learning experience. This approach will help balance their academic work with physical exercise, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.

The role demands a combination of professional expertise, creativity, and a nurturing attitude to help develop the children’s academic growth.

The Tutor will engage in a standard 40-hour workweek, with a likely timetable involving academic work in the mornings and activities in the afternoons. The Tutor may need to be flexible in this regard, depending on the nature of the family’s plans.

The Tutor will be entitled to two consecutive days off per week, normally at the weekend, but it is essential that they understand the need to accommodate any changes to the timetable.

Given the short nature of this role, any holiday entitlement should be taken at the end of the role, with the Client compensating holiday accrual at the standard daily rate. This is calculated pro rata based on 9 weeks allowance per 12 months contract

The Client will provide accommodation, likely in the form of a furnished short-let apartment or AirBnB. The Tutor will also be provided with a car. Any additional work-related travel expenses incurred during the contract will be covered by the Client.

The successful candidate will be able to offer more than the minimum requirements of this position and must have been raised in a socially appropriate background. They will not only be excellent practitioners, but also good role models: educated and polished, with excellent manners and personal values.

The Tutor must be a fit and healthy non-smoker – active and energetic with a love for the outdoors; the kind of person who always makes the most of their environment to enhance teaching and learning opportunities.

In addition to the first outward and final return flights being covered per the Terms, the Client will provide the Tutor with an additional return flight to allow the Tutor (if she or he has worked for Tutors International before) to attend our Quadrancentennial celebrations over the weekend of January 25^th, 2025.