Tutor matching
Tell us what you need
Share the subject, level, goal, and timing below. Latimer's matching team uses this request to recommend up to three tutors that fit. It takes about three minutes and there's no obligation to book.
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What happens next
From request to shortlist in three steps
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We read your request
Our matching team reviews your request, usually within UK working hours.
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We shortlist tutors
We email you up to three DBS-checked tutors that fit your subject, level, schedule and budget.
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You choose
Message the tutor(s) you like through Latimer. No obligation to book.
Why parents start here
Many parents arrive at Latimer knowing roughly what they need (a GCSE Maths tutor, an A Level English specialist, eleven-plus prep) but not which tutor to pick. The matching request is the fastest way to hand the shortlist work to our team without committing to a particular tutor first.
- Pay-as-you-go tuition: no contract and no minimum commitment when you do book a lesson.
- Every tutor on Latimer is DBS-checked and reviewed before they can take live clients.
- Lesson reports and homework support are arranged directly with the tutor you choose.
What we do with your request
We only use the details you share to put together a short list of tutors that fit. Your contact details stay on Latimer’s matching inbox; we do not pass them to tutors until you decide who to message. If you change your mind, reply to the confirmation email and we will close the request.
- Subject and level are matched against tutors with current capacity.
- Goal, timing, and budget narrow the shortlist before we email you.
- If we cannot find a strong fit, we will say so honestly rather than send a weak match.
Support and clarity
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.
How quickly will you reply?
Most matching requests receive a response during UK working hours (Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00). Requests submitted in the evening or at the weekend typically receive a shortlist by the next working day.
Is there an obligation to book?
No. The matching service is free and you are under no obligation. Latimer charges per-lesson only after you book a tutor and have your first session.
Can I see profiles before submitting the brief?
Yes — visit Find a Tutor to browse and filter every available tutor. The matching request is for parents and students who would prefer Latimer to do the filtering.
What if I need a tutor today?
Tell us in the brief that you need to start immediately. We’ll fast-track suitable tutors with current capacity, and reply via WhatsApp if you’d like the quickest channel.