English / Maths Tutor

The Growth Company; St Helens; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Growth Company's Education and Skills team is seeking an English and Maths Tutor to plan, deliver and assess Functional Skills and GCSE lessons, maximising learner progress and achievement in post-16 education.

The role focuses mainly on Maths (Level 2) with English support as required, requires a Level 4+ teaching qualification and Maths/English Level 2, and offers a permanent, full-time position in St Helens with a salary up to £32,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification (Level 4+)
• Maths and English Level 2 (GCSE or Functional Skills)
• Experience teaching Maths to post-16 learners and supporting English when required

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver dynamic Maths and English lessons for post-16 learners.
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to tailor learning pathways.
• Personalise teaching using assessment outcomes and learner data.
• Promote high expectations to build confidence and aspirations.
• Manage classroom behaviour to foster a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Track progress and identify learners needing intervention for rapid improvement.
• Deliver impactful teaching across centres, groups, and individual learners.
• Champion safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health & safety policies.

Skills

Maths teaching

Post-16 pedagogy

Assessment & feedback

Lesson planning

Education

Teaching qualification (Level 4+)

Maths Level 2

English Level 2

Job description

The Growth Company's (GC) Education and Skills team have an exciting new opportunity for a English and Maths Tutor to plan, deliver and assess effective Functional Skills and GCSE lessons to maximise learner progress and achievement.

As one of the largest providers of skills and training in the UK, we are dedicated to supporting businesses and individuals with apprenticeships, higher education, and commercial training. We help people to develop their skills across a diverse range of sectors and levels, with our work with leading businesses to ensure our curriculum boosts the career prospects of individuals and productivity of businesses.

Please note, this role will predominantly focus on delivering Maths (Level 2), however there will be an expectation to support the delivery of English where required.

This role requires the following qualifications:

• Teaching qualification (Level 4+).
• Maths and English Level 2 - (GCSE or Functional Skills).

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver dynamic, inclusive lessons that inspire learner engagement and challenge.
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to tailor learning pathways.
• Personalise teaching using IA (Internal Assessment) outcomes and holistic learner data.
• Promote high expectations to build confidence and aspirations.
• Manage classroom behaviour to foster a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Track progress and identify learners needing intervention for rapid improvement.
• Deliver impactful teaching across centres, groups, and individual learners.
• Champion safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health & safety policies.

About You:

• Recent experience teaching Maths to post 16 learners (e.g. in a training provider, college setting).
• Experience preparing learners for Entry 3 - Level 2, including Functional Skills, GCSE and GCSE resits.
• Evidence of up-to-date knowledge of post-16 curriculum requirements, assessment methods, and learner needs.
• Passionate about empowering learners of all backgrounds.
• A reflective practitioner with a drive for personal and team development.
• Resilient and flexible, with a creative approach to challenges.

Skills Required:

• Relevant subject-specific and teaching qualifications with a record of CPD (Continuing professional development).
• Proven success teaching Functional Skills and GCSE to disengaged learners.
• Skilled in planning and assessing for progress within challenging environments.
• Effective collaborator with strong time management and adaptability across sites.

Location

St Helens

Contract type

Permanent/ Full- time

Salary

Up to 32,000 per annum

Closing Date

31/08/2026

Ref No

5306

Documents

• Role Profile - English/Maths Tutor
  (PDF , 143.55kb)

We are currently unable to provide sponsorship for work permits or visas. Therefore, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in the UK.

Safeguarding the welfare of all individuals, including vulnerable adults and young people is a core priority at GC, and we expect all staff to uphold this responsibility. All Education and Skills appointments are subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures, including a DBS check and a professional social media check, carried out by Due Diligence Limited (DDC Ltd) at no cost to the successful candidate.

Please note: It is an illegal offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity if you are on the Barred List.

We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and either have a disability or are from a diverse ethnic community.

If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process. Your request will be shared only with the Hiring Manager and Internal Recruitment Team.

We also aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you need reasonable adjustments or have any general enquiries at any stage or the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or call us on 0161 237 4447.

Examples include:

• Meeting the hiring manager or touring the venue in advance.
• Extra time for tasks.
• Interview questions shared beforehand.
• Accessibility software or equipment for assessments.

We're proud to support the Ban the Box campaign, which helps people with convictions access job opportunities.

As part of this, we've removed questions about convictions from the initial application stage.

GC is committed to fostering a culture of flexibility and agile working. Many roles will increasingly support full agile arrangements. If you require more permanent flexibility, we encourage you to discuss this during your interview so your request can be considered early in the process.

All GC colleagues will work in line with the Health and Safety at work act and the GC Health and Safety Policy.