English/Maths Tutor

The Growth Company; Stockport; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; 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 to maximise learner progress and achievement.

Recent experience teaching Maths to post-16 learners, including Entry 3 to Level 2, and a passion for empowering diverse learners are essential. The role involves delivering across centres and maintaining high teaching standards.

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification at Level 4 or above is required.
• Maths and English Level 2 (GCSE or Functional Skills) required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver dynamic, inclusive lessons to engage learners.
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to tailor learning paths.
• Personalise teaching using IA outcomes and learner data.
• Promote high expectations to build confidence and aspirations.
• Manage classroom behaviour to create a safe learning environment.
• Track progress and identify learners needing intervention for rapid improvement.
• Deliver teaching across centres, groups and individual learners.
• Champion safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health & safety policies.

Skills

CPD

Functional Skills tutoring

Planning & assessment

Collaboration & time management

Education

Teaching qualification Level 4+

Maths and English Level 2 (GCSE or Functional Skills)

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.

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.