Functional Skills Tutor

JR United Kingdom; Blackburn; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a passionate Functional Skills Tutor in Blackburn to assist vulnerable and disengaged young people. The successful candidate will deliver tailored lessons to improve educational outcomes in a supportive, community-based environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEND or disengaged pupils.
• Possess UK classroom teaching experience preferred but not essential.
• Willing to think outside of the box.

Responsibilities

• Create, plan and deliver 1:1 tailored lessons.
• Increase engagement and attainment levels.
• Provide academic support and guidance in a one-on-one or small-group setting.

Skills

Creativity

Patience

Adaptability

Experience with SEND pupils

Education

QTS or equivalent tutoring experience

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blackburn, lancashire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

09.07.2025

Expiry Date:

23.08.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a dedicated and experienced educator with a passion for helping young minds thrive? If so, we have a very exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a tutor in Blackburn. You will be making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable, disengaged and at-risk young people. The successful tutor must be able to create, plan and deliver 1:1 tailored lesson to bridge gaps in KS3 or KS4 pupil's education and boost engagement and attainment levels.

It is Prospero's mission to raise the standard of support given to vulnerable young people throughout the UK. As such, we are looking for a passionate, creative and holistictutor, eager to provide academic support and guidance to students in a one-on-one or small-group setting, improving their educational journey.

• Location - Within the community or pupils' home
• Type of work - Contract
• Duration - Ongoing
• End date (if applicable) - Ongoing
• Contract type - Temporary
• Minimum rate of pay - £25 per hour
• Hours - Working hours can differentiate, depending on the convenient timings of the family

Experience, Training and Qualifications of the English, Maths and Science Tutor:

• QTS or equivalent or tutoring experience
• Possess UK classroom teaching experience preferred but not essential
• Be creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box
• Have experience working with SEND or disengaged pupils

To be eligible for this role, the potential Tutor must:

• Hold the right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child-related references.