Functional Skills Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching seeks a dedicated tutor in Blackburn to design and deliver 1:1 tailored lessons for KS3/KS4, bridging gaps and boosting engagement. The role focuses on vulnerable, disengaged students, with flexibility to work in pupils' homes or community settings.

The successful candidate will have QTS or equivalent or tutoring experience, and a passion for helping students achieve academic progress, including SEND support where needed.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent or tutoring experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Create, plan and deliver 1:1 tailored lessons to bridge KS3/KS4 gaps and boost attainment.
• Deliver engaging, progressive sessions and monitor pupil progress over time.
• Adapt techniques to support SEND or disengaged learners and maintain a positive learning environment.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Tutoring experience

Creativity

Patience

SEND experience

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 holistic tutor, eager to provide academic support and guidance to students in a one-on-one or small-group setting, improving their educational journey.

Contract/Position Details:

• Location - Within the community or pupils' home
• Position - Tutor
• Type of work - Contract
• Start date - ASAP
• Duration - Ongoing
• End date (if applicable) - Ongoing
• Contract type - Temporary
• Full-time/part-time - Part time
• Minimum rate of pay - £25 per hour
• Hours - Working hours can differentiate, depending on the convenient timings of the familyExperience

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