Freelance Essential Skills Literacy Tutor

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

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Belfast is seeking a Freelance Essential Skills Literacy Tutor. In this role, you will deliver 12 hours of classroom teaching per week and engage young learners in essential literacy skills necessary for their future success. You will help build student confidence and deliver accredited qualifications. This position offers a pay rate of up to £25 per hour and the contract is freelance, with opportunities for structured development.

Benefits

Salary up to £25 per hour

Structured development programme

Opportunity to impact young lives

Qualifications

• Essential Skills Literacy or Communication delivery experience.
• Passion for building confidence in everyday English.
• Ability to keep accurate records and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Literacy lessons aligned to the Essential Skills curriculum.
• Deliver accredited qualifications and support learners through assessment.
• Support progression into work, training or education.

Skills

Teaching skills

Communication

Confidence building

Education

GCSE (A‑C) in English or Level 2 Essential Skills Communication

Recognised teaching qualification

Job description

Get Set for Impact: Join a Team That Delivers Futures

Can I borrow 30 seconds? When we speak to people thinking about roles like this, they often tell us they're:

• Frustrated that literacy teaching feels dry, not empowering.
• Disappointed when learners leave without the confidence to use their skills.
• Unsure how to make English lessons directly change futures.

I get the impression none of these apply to you? They do? Thought so. Well, I've had my 30 seconds. Give me a minute more and read on…

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.

In this role you will deliver 12 hours of classroom teaching with 3 hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday plus an additional paid 8 hours for lesson planning, marking etc at times that suit you.

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

• 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: To £25 per hour
• 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.

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