Functional Skills Maths Tutor

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

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a supportive Functional Skills Maths Tutor to provide targeted 1:1 tuition to a learner in Wirral. The role focuses on practical numeracy development and rebuilding confidence after gaps in education.

It is a part-time position offering 5-10 hours per week, starting October 2026, with ongoing duration. You will deliver personalised Functional Skills Maths tuition, work towards individual targets, strengthen core numeracy, and adapt sessions to learner progress,

Qualifications

• Previous Maths teaching or tutoring experience.
• Functional Skills experience desirable.
• Strong numeracy and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised Functional Skills Maths tuition
• Work towards individual learning targets
• Strengthen core numeracy skills
• Break down mathematical concepts into manageable steps
• Adapt sessions to learner ability and progress
• Encourage engagement and independent learning
• Review and communicate progress

Skills

Numeracy skills

Communication skills

Job description

Functional Skills Maths Tutor - Wirral

Prospero Teaching are seeking a supportive Functional Skills Maths Tutor to provide targeted 1:1 tuition to a learner in Wirral.

This role would suit an educator who enjoys helping learners develop practical numeracy skills and regain confidence following gaps or difficulties in their education.

Location: Wirral

Hours: 5-10 hours per week

Start Date: October 2026

Duration: Ongoing

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised Functional Skills Maths tuition
• Work towards individual learning targets
• Strengthen core numeracy skills
• Break down mathematical concepts into manageable steps
• Adapt sessions to learner ability and progress
• Encourage engagement and independent learning
• Review and communicate progress

Requirements

• Previous Maths teaching or tutoring experience
• Functional Skills experience desirable
• Strong numeracy and communication skills
• Experience supporting learners with varied needs
• Patient, flexible 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