Essential Skills Tutor (self-employed)

CMN Training and Skills - Part of Cornwall Marine Network group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional training organization in Cornwall seeks experienced tutors for 1-1 Functional Skills Maths and/or English support. Ideal candidates will have teaching qualifications, experience with adult learners, and strong communication skills. The role offers a flexible schedule, paid travel time, and primarily in-person delivery. Enhanced DBS check required. To apply, submit your application to the provided email address.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Paid travel time

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• Suitably qualified teacher with relevant qualifications.
• Experience of delivering English and/or Maths to adults.
• Must have enhanced DBS and recent Safeguarding & Prevent training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1-1 Functional Skills tuition in homes or venues.
• Monitor and record learner progress accurately.
• Manage an allocated cohort of learners.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

PGCE or Level 3 Education and Training Award

Minimum Level 3 qualifications (A level)

Job description

Cornwall Marine Network (CMN) is looking for experienced and passionate tutors to deliver 1-1 Functional Skills Maths and/or English support to adult learners and apprentices across Cornwall. This is a freelance, flexible role, ideal for tutors who enjoy working closely with individuals to build confidence, develop essential skills, and help learners reach their goals.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver 1-1 Maths and/or English Functional Skills tuition (Entry Level to Level 2) either in learner’s homes or other agreed venue
• Adapt learning to suit each learner’s needs and pace
• Monitor and record progress clearly, accurately and timely
• Work closely with the CMN team to ensure quality and consistency
• Responsible for the management of an allocated cohort of learners through the supporting, monitoring, recording, tracking and regular reporting of learner progress towards the achievements.
• Ensure the successful and timely completion and progression of learners within allocated caseloads.
• To undertake and administer all paperwork related to learning and training for learners within allocated caseload, maintaining all course and related documentation, including course/lesson plans and responsible for the completion of the Individual Learning Plan for each learner within the allocated caseload.
• To work with other colleagues as required and directed, to promote the achievements.
• Attendance at caseload reviews and standardisation meetings with Training Delivery and Quality Manager.

Skills and Experience

Essential Criteria:

• Suitably qualified Teacher (PGCE, Level 3 Education and Training Award, L3 Teaching qualification).
• Minimum qualifications Level 3 (A level) including English and Maths minimum at GCSE.
• Experience of delivering English and/or Maths to adults (minimum 2 years).
• Flexible, adaptable, able to work on own initiative with can-do-attitude.
• Strong communication and IT skills
• Based in Cornwall
• Desirable Criteria:
• Experience of teaching learners with additional support needs or SEND.
• Ability to work during school holidays

Additional Information

• Freelance role, paid at £24.00 per hour, £12 per hour for travel time and 45p per mile
• Flexible schedule – work around your availability
• Weekdays only – no evenings or weekends
• In-person delivery in Cornwall, with some online sessions
• Must have enhanced DBS and recent Safeguarding & Prevent training or be willing to obtain

Equal Opportunities

Cornwall Marine Network operates under the principles of Equal Opportunity, insisting on and promoting equality of opportunity and access to all, regardless of age, race, colour, ethnic or national origins, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or impairment, income, education, religious beliefs, or cultural heritage.

Safeguarding and Prevent

Cornwall Marine Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all team members and Freelance Tutors to share this commitment. Applicants must have an enhanced DBS check along with evidence of recent safeguarding and Prevent training.

How to Apply

How to Apply: Please complete CMN Freelance Application and send to: [e-mail]

PLEASE NOTE: We have received a high number of applications and are currently assessing the first cohort. Please bear with us and we will respond when we review the next cohort