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The Right Stuff: The Individual Characteristics That Make Stellar Tutors

by Cassie Steele

Around ONE IN EVERY FOUR of secondary school students has private tuition, according to Ipsos Mori. Given its popularity, it isn't surprising for students to come across excellent tutors and, in turn, be inspired to follow a similar career path. However, CERTAIN POSITIVE PERSONAL QUALITIES are neede...

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Are you a part-time tutor and work at home mum? Tell us your story

by First Tutors

Are you a mum or dad and also a tutor with First Tutors? Do you love the flexibility and work-life balance that part time tutoring provides? Did you adjust quickly to home-work-family life? Has tutoring other children helped you understand your own children's needs?If you found a client through Firs...

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Customer services and online writing/marketing opportunities

by Anita

Dear customers,

We're looking for new talent to help us take First Tutors forward!

Would you be interested in:

- Answering customer enquiries by email (this would be families or tutors looking for help) - Moderating our forums (allowing and blocking some content where required)

Or,

A marketing ...

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Debate of the week: Teaching patience

by Emily

According to a leading figure in the education industry, a culture of "instant gratification" is making today's schoolchildren harder to teach.

John Dunford, the general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, which represents secondary school heads, made the claim at the associ...

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