Functional Skills English Tutor for Alternative Provision

Tradewind Recruitment; Towcester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-Perm

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Functional Skills English Tutor for a new Alternative Provision in Towcester, starting October 2026. The role is Temp-to-Perm, delivering engaging English sessions and guiding learners to achieve Functional Skills qualifications.

You will adapt lessons to diverse abilities, support students with SEN/SEMH, and contribute to a developing provision with strong professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Functional Skills English or GCSE English.
• A recognised teaching qualification is desirable, though relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience working with pupils with SEN, SEMH, behavioural needs or barriers to learning.
• Creative, patient and adaptable approach to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and accessible English sessions to students.
• Support students to develop reading, writing, speaking and communication skills toward Functional Skills qualifications.
• Adapt teaching to different abilities and learning needs while maintaining a positive classroom environment.
• Work with students who may have SEN, SEMH, challenging behaviour or gaps in education.

Skills

Functional Skills English

GCSE English

SEN support

Behaviour management

Education

Teaching qualification desirable

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Functional Skills English Tutor for a new Alternative Provision in Towcester, starting October 2026. The role is Temp-to-Perm, delivering engaging English sessions and guiding learners to achieve Functional Skills qualifications.

You will adapt lessons to diverse abilities, support students with SEN/SEMH, and contribute to a developing provision with strong professional development opportunities.