Functional Skills Lecturer / Tutor

TeacherActive; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE payroll

24/7 onboarding support

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Functional Skills Tutor to deliver English and Maths from Entry Level to Level 2 for learners in the Burton and Swadlincote area. This full-time, long-term role starts immediately and focuses on construction-related qualification pathways.

The tutor will assess progress, create learning plans, and provide group and one-to-one support, integrating practical construction examples into lessons.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Functional Skills English and Maths from Entry Level through to Level 2.
• Experience in Further Education, apprenticeships or vocational training programmes
• Experience in a construction training environment is advantageous but not essential
• Excellent classroom management and strong communication skills
• Flexible, adaptable approach to supporting learners with different abilities and learning needs

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English and Maths sessions from Entry Level through to Level 2.
• Assess learner progress and develop individual learning plans.
• Provide group and one-to-one support, preparing learners for assessments.
• Incorporate practical construction-related examples into teaching.

Skills

Classroom management

Strong communication

Flexible teaching approach

Education

PGCE

CertEd

DTLLS

Level 3 Award in Education & Training

Job description

Job Title: Functional Skills Tutor (English and Maths)

Location: Burton and Swadlincote

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £23 - £27 per hour

Are you an experienced Functional Skills Tutor with a passion for helping learners develop their English and Maths skills?

Do you have experience delivering Functional Skills qualifications from Entry Level through to Level 2?

Are you confident adapting your teaching approach to engage learners undertaking vocational and construction training programmes?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a construction skills training provider in the Burton and Swadlincote area, who are looking to appoint a Functional Skills Tutor. The setting focuses on supporting learners undertaking construction-related qualifications, helping them develop essential English and Maths skills to achieve their qualifications and progress towards employment.

The training provider is looking to take on an enthusiastic Functional Skills Tutor on a full-time, long-term basis, starting immediately. The successful Functional Skills Tutor will deliver engaging English and Maths sessions from Entry Level through to Level 2, assess learner progress, develop individual learning plans and provide group and one-to-one support, whilst preparing learners for assessments and incorporating practical construction-related examples into their teaching.

The successful Functional Skills Tutor will have:

• A recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE, CertEd, DTLLS or Level 3 Award in Education and Training
• Experience delivering Functional Skills English and Maths from Entry Level through to Level 2
• Experience supporting learners within Further Education, apprenticeships or vocational training programmes
• Experience within a construction training environment would be advantageous but is not essential
• Excellent classroom management and strong communication skills
• A flexible, adaptable and enthusiastic approach to supporting learners with different abilities and learning needs

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My‑Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
• Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.