Functional Skills Maths Tutor

Prospero Teaching; St Helens; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a Functional Skills Maths Tutor to provide targeted 1:1 tuition for learners in St Helens. The role focuses on developing numeracy skills and guiding students towards Functional Skills qualifications.

Ideal candidates will have experience delivering Functional Skills Maths, strong numeracy knowledge, and a flexible, encouraging teaching style. QTS/PGCE or equivalent is desirable; eligibility requires Right to Work in the UK and enhanced DBS.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths.
• Strong knowledge of numeracy and Maths.
• Previous teaching or tutoring experience.
• Experience supporting learners with gaps in education is desirable.
• QTS, PGCE or equivalent qualification desirable.
• A flexible and encouraging teaching style.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 tuition to learners across St Helens.
• Tailor sessions around each learner, focusing on areas needing support.
• Help learners develop confidence with Maths.

Skills

Functional Skills Maths

Numeracy knowledge

Teaching/tutoring experience

Gaps in education support

QTS/PGCE desirable

Flexible teaching style

Education

QTS/PGCE or equivalent desirable

Job description

Functional Skills Maths Tutor - St Helens

Are you an experienced Maths teacher or tutor? Prospero Teaching are looking for Functional Skills Maths Tutors in St Helens!

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting Functional Skills Maths Tutors to provide targeted 1:1 tuition to learners across St Helens.

The role involves supporting students to develop their numeracy skills and work towards Functional Skills qualifications.

You'll be able to tailor your sessions around each learner, focusing on areas where they require additional support and helping them develop greater confidence with Maths.

Position Details:

Location: St Helens

Position: Functional Skills Maths Tutor

Hours: 5-15 hours per week

Start Date: September 2026

Duration: Ongoing

Experience, Training and Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths
• Strong knowledge of numeracy and Maths
• Previous teaching or tutoring experience
• Experience supporting learners with gaps in education is desirable
• QTS, PGCE or equivalent qualification desirable
• A flexible and encouraging teaching style

To be eligible for this role, you must:

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate registered with the Update Service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional references

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