English Functional Skills Tutor

Prospero Teaching; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a Functional Skills English Tutor for a part-time role in Croydon, focused on delivering lessons to SEN students aged 11-16. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area and be dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment. The position offers a salary of £140 - £200 per day, depending on experience, with working hours of 3 days per week from 9:30am to 3:30pm.

Qualifications

• Deliver Functional Skills English to small groups of learners aged 11-16.
• Tailor curriculum to meet individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Functional Skills English lessons.
• Engage learners with creative content.
• Support students in achieving learning goals.
• Collaborate with staff on EHCP strategies.
• Foster a safe and inclusive environment.

Skills

Experience working with SEN and/or SEMH learners

Strong understanding of Functional Skills English curriculum

Excellent classroom and behaviour management

Patience

Resilience

Student-centred approach

Education

QTS or relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Job Title: Functional Skills English Tutor (SEN / SEMH Experience Preferred)
Area: Croydon, CR0
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Part-time, Long-Term
Salary: 140 - 200 per day (dependent on experience)
Working hours: 3 days per week (9:30am - 3:30pm)

About the school:
A nurturing and supportive alternative provision in Croydon providing education for students with SEN and SEMH needs. The setting is small, with a strong focus on personalised learning and emotional development.

About the role:
You will be responsible for delivering Functional Skills English to small groups of learners aged 11-16, many of whom have barriers to learning. The curriculum is tailored to meet individual needs and foster confidence in literacy.

We\'re looking for a dedicated candidate to:

• Plan and deliver Functional Skills English lessons
• Engage learners through creative and accessible content
• Support students in achieving individual learning goals
• Collaborate with staff to implement EHCP strategies
• Foster a safe, inclusive learning environment

Requirements -
The ideal candidate would have:

• QTS or relevant teaching qualification (desirable)
• Experience working with SEN and/or SEMH learners
• Strong understanding of Functional Skills English curriculum
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management
• Patience, resilience, and a student-centred approach

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.