Tutor Agreement

1. Introduction

This Tutor Agreement sets out the terms and conditions governing the provision of tuition and educational services arranged and managed by Trinity Education (“Trinity Education”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).

It explains the respective rights, responsibilities, and obligations of Trinity Education and the Client (“you”) in relation to tutor placement, service delivery, safeguarding, payment, cancellation, and ongoing service management.

By instructing Trinity Education, booking tuition, making payment, or continuing to receive services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement.

1. Tutor Status

You confirm that:

• You operate as a self-employed independent contractor

• You are not an employee, worker, or agent of Trinity Education

• You are responsible for your own tax, National Insurance, and legal obligations

• Nothing in this Agreement creates an employment relationship

You retain professional autonomy in how you deliver tuition, subject to Trinity Education’s safeguarding and service standards.

2. Nature of Trinity Education Service

Trinity Education provides a managed tuition service, including:

• Tutor vetting and safeguarding

• Tutor placement and client matching

• Service coordination and scheduling

• Lesson monitoring and review via TutorCruncher

• Safeguarding oversight

• Billing and administration

You agree to cooperate with Trinity Education’s service management and safeguarding processes.

3. Tutor Obligations

You agree to:

3.1 Professional Standards

• Deliver tuition with reasonable care, skill, and professionalism

• Maintain appropriate subject knowledge and teaching competence

• Prepare appropriately for lessons

• Deliver lessons punctually

3.2 Lesson Records and TutorCruncher

You agree to:

• Log all lessons accurately via TutorCruncher

• Submit lesson reports and plans where required

• Maintain accurate records of tuition delivered

Failure to maintain records may delay payment.

3.3 Safeguarding Obligations

You agree to:

• Comply with Trinity Education’s Safeguarding Policy

• Maintain a valid DBS certificate where required

• Immediately report safeguarding concerns

• Maintain professional boundaries at all times

Safeguarding breaches may result in immediate termination.

3.4 Professional Conduct

You agree to:

• Act professionally and ethically

• Treat clients and students respectfully

• Maintain confidentiality

• Not engage in unlawful, unsafe, or inappropriate conduct

4. Vetting and Compliance Requirements

You agree to provide:

• Proof of identity

• Proof of qualifications upon request

• Two professional references

• DBS certification where required

You must notify Trinity Education immediately of:

• Criminal investigations or convictions

• Safeguarding concerns

• Loss of right to work in the UK

5. Assignment Acceptance

You are not obliged to accept assignments.

Trinity Education is not obliged to offer assignments.

Each assignment is agreed separately.

Assignment details may include:

• Client details

• Subject

• Location

• Schedule

• Fee

6. Fees and Payment

Your fee will be agreed before each assignment.

You will be paid only for tuition delivered and recorded.

Payment is made by Trinity Education.

You must not accept payment directly from clients.

Payment may be withheld where:

• Lesson records are incomplete

• Safeguarding concerns exist

• Service disputes exist

7. Cancellation by Tutor

You agree to provide reasonable notice if unable to deliver a lesson.

Repeated cancellations or unreliability may result in termination.

You agree to act in good faith to minimise disruption to students.

8. Managed Service and Oversight

You acknowledge that Trinity Education operates a managed tuition service.

Trinity Education may:

• Monitor lesson delivery

• Review tutor performance

• Request lesson reports

• Intervene in service delivery

• Replace tutors where necessary

This ensures safeguarding, service quality, and client protection.

9. Non-Circumvention

You agree not to accept direct work from any client introduced by Trinity Education outside Trinity Education.

This restriction applies during your engagement and for 12 months after your last lesson with that client.

If you breach this clause, Trinity Education reserves the right to charge an introduction fee reflecting recruitment and placement investment.

10. Confidentiality

You agree to keep confidential:

• Client information

• Student information

• Trinity Education business information

You must not disclose confidential information without consent.

This obligation continues after termination.

11. Tutor Responsibilities for Tax and Insurance

You are responsible for:

• Your own tax and National Insurance

• Your own insurance where appropriate

• Compliance with applicable laws

You indemnify Trinity Education against tax liabilities arising from your self-employment status.

12. Safeguarding and Suitability

Trinity Education reserves the right to suspend or terminate your engagement immediately where:

• Safeguarding concerns arise

• Professional standards are not met

• Conduct is inappropriate

• You are deemed unsuitable

Safeguarding takes priority over all other considerations.

13. Termination

Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time.

Trinity Education may terminate immediately where:

• Safeguarding concerns arise

• Professional standards are not met

• Conduct breaches this Agreement

• Client relationships break down

Termination does not affect outstanding obligations.

14. Limitation of Liability

You are responsible for your own actions and conduct.

Trinity Education is not liable for losses arising from your independent delivery of tuition.

Nothing limits liability for fraud or unlawful conduct.

15. Data Protection

You agree to comply with UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

You must protect student and client personal data.

16. Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of England and Wales.

17. Acceptance

This Agreement becomes binding when you:

• Accept electronically

• Accept an assignment

• Deliver tuition through Trinity Education

Your electronic acceptance constitutes your legal signature.