Functional Skills Maths

Prospero Teaching; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a supportive Functional Skills Maths Tutor to help learners improve their numeracy and work towards relevant qualifications in Halton. You will deliver accessible, engaging sessions that develop practical mathematical skills and help learners overcome barriers to progress.

This role is part-time, with 5–15 hours per week, starting October 2026. Key responsibilities include delivering individualised tuition, covering number operations, fractions, decimals,

Qualifications

• Strong maths subject knowledge.
• Experience in teaching, tutoring or educational support.
• Familiarity with Functional Skills levels and assessment requirements (beneficial).

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualised Functional Skills Maths tuition
• Cover number operations, fractions, decimals, percentages and measurements
• Develop practical numeracy and problem-solving skills
• Prepare learners for assessments and qualifications
• Adapt resources and teaching methods to learners' abilities
• Record progress against learning objectives

Skills

Strong maths knowledge

Teaching / tutoring experience

Familiar with Functional Skills

Education

QTS or PGCE desirable

Job description

Job Title: Functional Skills Maths Tutor

Location: Halton

Hours: 5-15 hours per week

Start Date: October 2026

Duration: Ongoing

About the Role

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a supportive Functional Skills Maths Tutor to help learners improve their numeracy and work towards relevant qualifications.

The successful candidate will deliver accessible, engaging sessions that develop practical mathematical skills and help learners overcome barriers to progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver individualised Functional Skills Maths tuition
• Cover number operations, fractions, decimals, percentages and measurements
• Develop practical numeracy and problem-solving skills
• Prepare learners for assessments and qualifications
• Adapt resources and teaching methods to suit individual abilities
• Record progress against learning objectives

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Relevant teaching qualification, QTS or PGCE desirable
• Strong Maths subject knowledge
• Previous experience in teaching, tutoring or educational support
• Familiarity with Functional Skills levels and assessment requirements beneficial
• Patient, encouraging and adaptable approach

Essential Requirements

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain the required clearance
• Two professional references

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business and education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy