Freelance Essential Skills Literacy Tutor

Get Set UK; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is looking for a Freelance Essential Skills Literacy Tutor to inspire young learners in the United Kingdom. You will deliver engaging lessons and support learners in achieving accredited qualifications that enhance their confidence. With a flexible schedule, you will be compensated at a rate of £25 per hour. This role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in education and fostering skills that lead to success in everyday situations.

Benefits

Structured development programs

Flexible teaching hours

Opportunity to change lives

Qualifications

• GCSE (A-C) or equivalent in English is required.
• A recognised teaching qualification aligned with ES Circular 01/12 is necessary.
• Experience in delivering Essential Skills Literacy/Communication is preferred.
• A passion for enhancing confidence in everyday English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Literacy lessons aligned with the curriculum.
• Deliver accredited qualifications and support learners through assessments.
• Build confidence in communication, reading, and writing.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with safeguarding standards.
• Support learners' progression into work, training or education.

Skills

GCSE (A-C) or equivalent in English

Recognised teaching qualification

Experience delivering Essential Skills Literacy

Passion for building confidence in English

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.

The Role

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?

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

• 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.