Functional Skills

Prospero Teaching; Havant; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Functional Skills Tutor to provide tailored 1:1 support to a young learner in Havant. The role requires proven experience in teaching Functional Skills Maths and/or English, strong communication skills, and an ability to adapt materials for individualized learning. Sessions are approximately 2 hours per week, starting ASAP, with flexibility around scheduling. An Enhanced DBS certificate is required or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching Functional Skills (Maths, English, or both).
• Ability to differentiate and adapt learning materials for a young learner.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Professional, reliable, and committed to learner success.
• Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 Functional Skills teaching to a young person who requires structured, supportive learning.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet Functional Skills standards.
• Track progress and provide brief updates/records as required.

Skills

Proven experience teaching Functional Skills (Maths, English, or both)

Ability to differentiate and adapt learning materials for a young learner

Strong communication and relationship‑building skills

Professional, reliable, and committed to learner success

Education

Teaching qualifications such as PTLLS, DTLLS, CertEd, PGCE, QTS, or equivalent

Job description

Functional Skills Tutor (Havant) - 2 Hours per Week

Location: Havant
Hours: 2 hours per week
Start: ASAP
Contract: Part‑time / Self‑employed or agency‑based (depending on your setup)

We are seeking an experienced Functional Skills Tutor to provide tailored 1:1 support to a young person based in Havant. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in delivering Functional Skills Maths and/or English and a passion for helping learners build confidence and achieve meaningful progress.

About the Role

• Deliver 1:1 Functional Skills teaching to a young person who requires structured, supportive learning.
• Sessions take place in person in the Havant area.
• Approximately 2 hours per week, with flexibility around scheduling.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet Functional Skills standards and the learner's individual needs.
• Track progress and provide brief updates/records as required.

Requirements

• Proven experience teaching Functional Skills (Maths, English, or both).
• Ability to differentiate and adapt learning materials for a young learner.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Professional, reliable, and committed to learner success.
• Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain one).

Desirable

• Experience working with young people who may benefit from additional support or personalised teaching.
• Teaching qualifications such as PTLLS, DTLLS, CertEd, PGCE, QTS, or equivalent.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy.