Functional Skill Tutor

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible part-time hours

Mon-Fri schedule

Support from consultant

CPD and training opportunities

Make a difference in learners' lives

Job summary

TP Tutors in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated Functional Skills Tutor to support learners with English and Maths Functional Skills during school hours. This role focuses on delivering tailored 1:1 tuition and building confidence to help students achieve their educational goals.

Applicants should have experience tutoring Functional Skills, strong communication, and DBS clearance on the Update Service. This is a part-time, school-hours position with ongoing consultant support and CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or tutoring Functional Skills, English, and/or Maths.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate learners on a 1:1 basis.
• Experience supporting students with additional needs is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and personalised 1:1 Functional Skills tuition.
• Plan lessons to meet individual learner needs and targets.
• Adapt teaching approaches to suit different learning styles.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate session records.
• Build positive relationships with learners, families, and schools.
• Encourage confidence, motivation, and independent learning.

Skills

Functional Skills tutoring

English tutoring

Maths tutoring

1:1 teaching

Job description

Functional Skills Tutor - Sheffield (S1)

Location: Sheffield, S1
Pay Rate: £25 - £30 per hour
Hours: Part-Time, Monday to Friday, during school hours

Help Learners Build Confidence and Achieve Success

TP Tutors is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Functional Skills Tutor to support learners in the Sheffield area. This rewarding role involves delivering tailored English and Maths Functional Skills tuition, helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their educational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and personalised 1:1 Functional Skills tuition.
• Plan lessons to meet individual learner needs and targets.
• Adapt teaching approaches to suit different learning styles.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate session records.
• Build positive relationships with learners, families, and schools.
• Encourage confidence, motivation, and independent learning.

Requirements

• Experience teaching or tutoring Functional Skills, English, and/or Maths.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate learners on a 1:1 basis.
• Experience supporting students with additional needs is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to work in the UK.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of £25 - £30 per hour
• Flexible part-time hours during school hours
• Monday to Friday schedule
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to CPD and training opportunities
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in learners' outcomes

Whether you are a qualified teacher, experienced tutor, teaching assistant, or education professional, we would love to hear from you.

All pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

TP Tutors is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All educators are subject to safeguarding checks in line with Department for Education (DfE) guidance including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). This may also include an online search as part of our safer recruitment process.

All educators must complete our annual tuition training programme, covering Safeguarding, Prevent Duty, KCSIE, Allergy Awareness, and Child-on-Child Abuse Awareness. Tutors must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid Child-only Enhanced DBS certificate on the update service, with full guidance provided.

Many pupils supported by TP Tutors require tailored educational provision. Tutors should be confident in building positive relationships, adapting their approach to meet individual needs, and maintaining high standards of professionalism and safeguarding at all times. Tutors must also be able to effectively plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons that meet the learner’s individual needs, monitor progress, and adapt teaching strategies to support positive outcomes.

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