Functional Skills Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated tutor to join their team in Blackburn. This role involves creating and delivering personalized lessons to support vulnerable and at-risk young learners. The ideal candidate will possess QTS or equivalent qualifications and demonstrate creativity and patience in their teaching approach. You will play a crucial role in enhancing educational outcomes for students, making a significant impact on their learning journey. If you are passionate about education and eager to help young minds thrive, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent required; tutoring experience preferred.
• Experience with SEND or disengaged pupils is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create, plan, and deliver tailored lessons for KS3 or KS4 pupils.
• Provide academic support to vulnerable and disengaged young people.

Skills

Creativity

Patience

Experience with SEND

Tutoring experience

Education

QTS or equivalent

UK classroom teaching 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 lessons to bridge gaps in KS3 or KS4 pupils' 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:

1. Location - Within the community or pupils' home
2. Position - Tutor
3. Type of work - Contract
4. Start date - ASAP
5. Duration - Ongoing
6. End date (if applicable) - Ongoing
7. Contract type - Temporary
8. Full-time/part-time - Part time
9. Minimum rate of pay - £25 per hour
10. Hours - Working hours can differentiate, depending on the convenient timings of the family

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

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

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

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