Freelance Essential Skills Literacy Tutor

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

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the UK seeks a Freelance Essential Skills Literacy Tutor to deliver engaging Literacy lessons that empower young people. You will help students achieve English qualifications and build their confidence. The ideal candidate holds a relevant teaching qualification and has a passion for teaching. The role offers a flexible contract and a pay rate starting from £19 per hour in Belfast.

Benefits

Structured career development

Opportunity to make a positive impact

Qualifications

• GCSE (A-C) or equivalent in English (or Level 2 Essential Skills Communication) is required.
• A recognised teaching qualification in line with ES Circular 01/12 is necessary.
• Previous experience delivering Essential Skills Literacy/Communication is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Literacy lessons.
• Deliver accredited qualifications and support assessment.
• Build learner confidence in communication, reading, and writing.
• Maintain accurate records and compliance standards.
• Support progression into work, training, or education.

Skills

GCSE (A-C) or equivalent in English

Recognised teaching qualification

Experience with Essential Skills Literacy

Passion for building confidence in English

Job description

Overview

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\u2019ve 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.

• 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\u2019t apply today?

What to Know Before You Apply

We reserve the right to close this advert early, so apply soon to avoid disappointment. We\u2019re 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\u2019re 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\u2019re excited by this opportunity and believe you can make a difference, apply and help us shape futures starting with yours!

See the Get Set story here:

Learn more about working at Get Set here: