1:1 Functional Skills Tutor for GCSE Prep & SEND Support

Prospero Teaching; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is partnering with Local Councils and SEND teams across the UK to provide educational support for learners outside mainstream education. We are seeking a Tutor with QTS or equivalent to deliver 1:1 Core Subject tuition in preparation for Functional Skills exams.

Preferred candidates will have KS2–KS4 experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for helping students succeed up to GCSE level.

Qualifications

• QTS or relevant teaching qualification OR tuition experience.
• Strong knowledge of the Functional Skills curriculum across key subjects.
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to build positive, impactful relationships with students.
• Passion for helping students succeed and confidence in teaching up to GCSE level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver focused, personalised tuition tailored to Functional Skills, ensuring students grasp core concepts.
• Design engaging, interactive lesson plans that adapt to individual learning styles using Portal resources.
• Monitor and assess student progress, writing an End of Week (EOW) report.
• Foster a supportive environment that motivates students to achieve academic success.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about progress and areas for improvement.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Relationship-building

Student motivation

GCSE teaching confidence

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching qualification OR Tuition experience

Job description

Prospero Teaching is partnering with Local Councils and SEND teams across the UK to provide educational support for learners outside mainstream education. We are seeking a Tutor with QTS or equivalent to deliver 1:1 Core Subject tuition in preparation for Functional Skills exams.

Preferred candidates will have KS2–KS4 experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for helping students succeed up to GCSE level.