Functional Skills Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Bilsthorpe CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational tutoring service based in Bilsthorpe is seeking a qualified Functional Skills Tutor to deliver personalized tuition in English and maths. This role offers flexible hours and pays £25–£30 per hour. Ideal candidates should have knowledge of the Functional Skills curriculum and previous teaching experience. Join us to make a real difference in the lives of learners in your community.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Ongoing professional support

Free training opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching or tutoring young people and/or adults.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND/SEMH is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• Current safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Functional Skills tuition in English and maths.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet individual learning needs.
• Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Knowledge of the Functional Skills curriculum

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Tutor or Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

£25–£30 per hour | Flexible hours | 1:1 and small-group tuition

TP Tutors is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Functional Skills Tutors to provide tailored tuition in Bilsthorpe and the surrounding Nottinghamshire area. This is a fantastic opportunity to support learners in developing essential English and maths skills that will benefit them both in education and everyday life.

As a Functional Skills Tutor, you will deliver personalised one-to-one and small-group lessons in learners’ homes, schools, or community venues. Your sessions will focus on building literacy and numeracy confidence, preparing learners for Functional Skills assessments, and helping them apply knowledge to real-world situations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Functional Skills tuition in English and maths (Entry Level to Level 2)

• Adapt teaching methods to meet individual learning needs and styles

• Break down key concepts into practical, accessible learning steps

• Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback

• Comply with safeguarding and child protection policies

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Functional Skills curriculum

• Previous experience teaching or tutoring young people and/or adults

• Experience supporting learners with SEND/SEMH is desirable

• Strong communication and organisational skills

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• Current safeguarding training

Benefits

• £25–£30 per hour, paid weekly

• Flexible hours to suit your availability

• Ongoing professional support from our expert team

• A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in your local community

If you are a qualified Functional Skills tutor or teacher with the passion to help learners achieve, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV today and join TP Tutors in supporting students across Bilsthorpe and Nottinghamshire.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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