English Functional Skills Tutor

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

Job summary

A specialized education provider in Croydon seeks a part-time Functional Skills English Tutor. Responsibilities include planning and delivering lessons to students with SEN and SEMH needs. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience and a teaching qualification. This role offers competitive pay and a nurturing learning environment focused on emotional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN and/or SEMH learners is preferred.
• Strong understanding of Functional Skills English curriculum required.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Functional Skills English lessons.
• Engage learners through creative and accessible content.
• Support students in achieving individual learning goals.

Skills

Experience with SEN learners

Experience with SEMH learners

Classroom management

Understanding of Functional Skills English curriculum

Patience

Resilience

Education

QTS or relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.