Functional Skills Maths Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Chester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in Chester is seeking a supportive Functional Skills Maths Tutor to deliver 1:1 tuition to a learner in Chester, with 5-10 hours per week starting September 2026. The role focuses on breaking down maths concepts and creating practical, accessible sessions for learners.

The ideal candidate will have previous Maths teaching or tutoring experience, strong numeracy and communication skills, and a patient, encouraging teaching style; DBS update or willingness to obtain one, and

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or tutoring Maths.
• Functional Skills experience desirable.
• Strong numeracy and communication skills.
• Patient and encouraging teaching style.
• Right to Work in the UK; Enhanced DBS as required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised Functional Skills Maths sessions
• Focus tuition around individual targets
• Strengthen core numeracy skills
• Adapt explanations and activities to learner ability
• Help develop confidence with Maths
• Encourage independent learning
• Monitor and report on progress

Skills

Maths tutoring

Numeracy skills

Communication

Job description

Functional Skills Maths Tutor - Chester

Location: Chester

Hours: 5-10 hours per week

Start Date: September 2026

Duration: Ongoing

Prospero Teaching are seeking a supportive Functional Skills Maths Tutor to deliver 1:1 tuition to a learner in Chester.

The ideal candidate will be confident breaking down mathematical concepts and creating practical, accessible sessions for learners who may have gaps in their education.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised Functional Skills Maths sessions
• Focus tuition around individual targets
• Strengthen core numeracy skills
• Adapt explanations and activities to learner ability
• Help develop confidence with Maths
• Encourage independent learning
• Monitor and report on progress

Requirements

• Previous Maths teaching or tutoring experience
• Functional Skills experience desirable
• Strong numeracy and communication skills
• Experience supporting learners with varied abilities
• Patient and encouraging teaching style
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• Right to Work in the UK
• Two professional child-related references

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