Become a Nova tutor
Teach children in Years 2 to 6 from original Nova materials, within a clear method and a team that supports you.
What teaching for Nova involves
A defined method
Every programme follows six steps: assess, teach, practise, mark and reteach, measure, report. You teach to the structure, so the content does not depend on what each tutor decides week to week.
Nova materials
You teach from the Nova practice books and papers. Training on the Nova programme comes before your first session.
Entrance and curriculum programmes
Entrance preparation for 7+, 8+, 11+ and ISEB, and curriculum programmes in English and Mathematics, for children in Years 2 to 6.
At home first, then online
The first three sessions of every programme take place in the child's home. Every session after that is online.
A note after every session
You write a Session Note after each session, so parents see what was covered and what comes next.
Part of a team
Programme structure, assessment and reporting give you a consistent framework, and senior members of the team provide support and oversight.
Before you apply
Have these to hand. We do not ask for your DBS certificate on the form. If we take your application forward, we will ask to see it.
Our Tutor Code of Conduct andSafeguarding and Child Protection Policy set out what we expect of every tutor.
An enhanced DBS check
Every Nova tutor holds a current enhanced DBS check, verified before their first session. If you do not have one yet, you can say you are ready to apply for one.
The right to work in the UK
We ask on the form, and check before you start.
Experience with primary-age children
Tell us what you have taught or tutored, with which year groups, and any experience of selective entrance tests.
Agreement to our policies
Before you teach, you sign up to our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and the Tutor Code of Conduct.
A CV
A PDF, DOC or DOCX file. A cover letter is optional.
What happens next
We read your application
Your application goes straight to the Nova team by email.
We contact you
If we would like to take your application forward, we get in touch by email or phone. Applying does not guarantee a place.
Checks and training
Your DBS check is verified and you complete training on the Nova programme before your first session.
Apply to tutor with Nova
Complete every section so we can assess your application. We follow data protection law, as set out in our privacy policy. If you would rather ask a question first, email contact@novaeducation.uk.