Functional Skills English Progression Pathways Tutor

Cornwall College Group; Camborne; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in England is seeking a dedicated Functional Skills English Progression Pathways Tutor in Camborne. The role involves delivering functional skills and GCSE English lessons, designing effective teaching resources, and supporting learners in their educational journey. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 5 teaching qualification and experience working with diverse learners. This part-time position offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, including generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave schemes

Access to occupational pension schemes

Flexible working practices

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 5 teaching qualification (DET, Cert Ed, or PGCE).
• Experience in relevant commercial, academic, or vocational fields.
• Experience working with young people who have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver functional skills and GCSE English lessons.
• Develop high-quality teaching and learning resources.
• Assess learners' progress and offer constructive feedback.

Skills

Level 5 teaching qualification

Specialism in English

Experience with Special Educational Needs

Education

Level 4 or Level 5 specialism in English

Degree in a related subject

Job description

Overview

Functional Skills English Progression Pathways Tutor

Location: Camborne
Salary: £27,846 FTE (CC_36), Pro-rata salary for 22.5 hours £16,929.90.
Terms & Conditions: Part Time (22.5 hours/52 weeks), Teaching Contract
Closing Date: 9 November 2025
Interview Date: TBC
*This position is a fixed-term maternity cover until 30 November 2025.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate person to join our foundation learning team at Camborne, where we prioritise Brilliant Learning and provide our learners with the maximum opportunity to succeed. As a tutor, you will be responsible for delivering functional skills and GCSE English lessons in line with our Teaching and Learning Strategy, ensuring that all learners are engaged through a personalised approach that challenges and stretches their abilities.

You will develop high-quality teaching and learning resources for all modes of delivery, including ILT, and assess learners' progress regularly, offering constructive feedback to support their improvement.

Our ideal candidate will have a commitment to fostering student success in both academic and vocational areas, supporting learners' development in English and Maths.

You will be responsible for designing and planning effective schemes of work, using a variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse learner needs, and assisting with course organisation and administration to ensure all learner records are up to date. Additionally, you will play a role in promoting your curriculum area, contributing to marketing efforts, and engaging in open days and evenings.

Skills & Experience

Essential requirements include a minimum Level 5 teaching qualification (DET, Cert Ed, or PGCE), and either level 4 or level 5 specialism in English or a Degree in a related subject, with level 3 English.

Experience in relevant commercial, academic, or vocational fields, along with experience of working with young people who have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities, is essential.

Benefits

We have excellent terms and conditions of employment. We offer:

• Generous annual leave schemes: 42 days per annum for teaching roles (pro-rata for part-time), plus a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles. 37 days annual leave at commencement of employment, increasing to 42 days after successful completion of probationary period.
• Access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff.
• Flexible and supportive family friendly working practices.
• A range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses.
• A range of health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme.
• Employee discount scheme via a corporate benefit scheme - discounts with major retailers.
• Most of our campus sites offer free parking to employees as well as discounted restaurants and salons.

How to apply

Please complete an application via our jobs page, clicking on the specific job you are interested in and select 'Apply Now'.

Contact us

If you require further information please contact our Recruitment Team - [emailprotected]

The Cornwall College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.

We are dedicated to fostering a sustainable and responsible work environment. Education and Training providers have a crucial role in preserving and protecting the environment for future generations. As part of our mission, it seeks individuals who share our passion for sustainability and want to impact the world positively.

Staff can contribute to sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and implementing eco-friendly practices. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in sustainability programs and offer resources and support for their personal sustainability goals.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

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