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Courtney Pochin

Family wants to hire 'real life Professor Snape' - and they'll pay £75 an hour

Each week the internet seems to cough up a new weird and wonderful job vacancy.

From travelling the world as the assistant to a millionaire to working as a Disney princess nanny.

This week the bizarre job of choice is all to do with Harry Potter and tutoring.

A couple from the UK are looking to employ a tutor for their 11-year-old son - but not just any old tutor, someone who can bring the magic of Hogwarts into their home.

They're hoping to transform their home into Hogwarts - with a little help (PA)

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Sharing their requirements on Tutor House, a pair named Kate and John revealed that their son Toby is struggling with science lessons.

They said: "We are looking for someone to help him outside of school, but we want to make it as fun and engaging as possible for him.

"Toby is a Harry Potter fan, so we are looking for someone to create Harry Potter-themed lessons for him.

"We want someone who will put 100% effort into the lessons, basically transforming our kitchen into Hogwarts!"

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They added that the role will involve the tutor dressing up as a characters like Professor Snape and Professor Sprout and teaching chemistry, biology and physics under the guises of potions, herbology and flying lessons.

As well as getting into costume, the tutor will need to have at least four years of experience tutoring or teaching science and a strong knowledge of J.K. Rowling's wizarding world.

For the right candidate, the parents are willing to pay £75 an hour and they'll also cover expenses for wands, quills and other magical supplies.

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Toby is in need of a tutor for one hour a week, preferably on a Tuesday or Thursday evening.

A paid trial shift may be required before a position is formally offered.

Those who think they've got what it takes can apply by emailing info@tutorhouse.co.uk with the subject line 'Harry Potter tutor'.

The company will then forward CVs and applications on to the family.

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