Freelance Essential Skills Literacy Tutor

Get Set UK Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An education provider in Belfast is seeking a Freelance Essential Skills Literacy Tutor to help young people achieve English qualifications and build their confidence. You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons, maintaining compliance, and supporting learners' progression into work or education. The ideal candidate has teaching qualifications and a passion for enhancing communication skills. Starting salary is from £19 per hour.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Structured development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have experience delivering Essential Skills Literacy/Communication.
• Passionate about building confidence in everyday English.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Literacy lessons aligned to Essential Skills curriculum.
• Deliver accredited qualifications and support learners through assessment.
• Build learner confidence in communication, reading, and writing.

Skills

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Building confidence

Education

GCSE (A-C) or equivalent in English

Recognised teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Get Set for Impact: Join a Team That Delivers Futures

Are you looking to move into a role where teaching literacy helps learners build confidence and unlock opportunities? This opportunity is for a Freelance Essential Skills Literacy Tutor who will help young people achieve English qualifications and gain skills to thrive.

The role

This is a teaching role - but with purpose. As a Freelance Essential Skills Literacy Tutor, you'll help young people achieve English qualifications that unlock opportunities. From communication to confidence, your lessons will give learners the skills they need to thrive.

You'll:

• Plan and deliver engaging Literacy lessons aligned to the Essential Skills curriculum.
• Deliver accredited qualifications and support learners through assessment.
• Build learner confidence in communication, reading and writing.
• Keep accurate records, safeguarding and compliance standards.
• Support progression into work, training or education.

The person

Let me ask you:

• Do you have GCSE (A-C) or equivalent in English (or Level 2 Essential Skills Communication)?
• Do you have a recognised teaching qualification in line with ES Circular 01/12?
• Have you delivered Essential Skills Literacy / Communication before?
• Are you passionate about building confidence in everyday English?

If you're saying yes, this is built for you.

What's in it for you?

• Salary: From £19ph.
• Location: Belfast.
• Contract: Freelance.
• Structured development through "Your Career, Your Journey."
• A role where teaching English changes lives.

Our values

We live our values every day, in every role:

• Be Ambitious: We act with drive and purpose
• Be Inspiring: We empower and uplift those around us
• Be Proud: We take ownership and celebrate our success
• Be Considerate: We collaborate and respect others
• Own it: We show up and do what's needed

If we could give you the chance to use your literacy skills to give young people confidence and qualifications - is there any reason you wouldn't apply today?

What to Know Before You Apply

• We reserve the right to close this advert early, so apply soon to avoid disappointment.
• We're a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we're committed to supporting you.
• This role is subject to our safeguarding and vetting process including enhanced criminal record checks with AccessNI
• We do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.

Ready to Get Set?

If you're excited by this opportunity and believe you can make a difference, apply and help us shape futures… starting with yours!

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