Functional Skills Tutor

Connex Education; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization seeks a Functional Skills Tutor in Bradford to provide tailored face-to-face tutoring for students. The ideal candidate will have expertise in subjects like Math, Science, and English along with a Bachelor's degree and QTS. You'll work flexible hours to support students appropriately, making a significant impact on their lives. A competitive daily rate and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for professional development

Access to TutorToolkit skills development package

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in one or more academic subjects.
• Prior tutoring or teaching experience.
• Ability to teach in a clear, concise, and engaging manner.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one or small group tutoring sessions.
• Build strong relationships with hard-to-reach pupils.
• Track and report student progress to parents and/or teachers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Subject expertise in Math, Science, or English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject

Qualified Teaching Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Functional Skills Tutor (Face-to-Face)

Location: Face-to-Face, in the home, in school or in a community space, Bradford

Job Type: Part-Time/Full-Time

Working Days: Monday to Friday
Hours: Flexible (based on your availability)

About the Role

We are seeking passionate and dedicated Academic Tutors to provide personalised learning support for young people with varying levels of academic attainment. As a Functional Skills Tutor, you will offer face-to-face tutoring sessions, tailored to individual needs of each young person in a challenging but highly rewarding role. This role allows you the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people and greatly improve their life chances as they move through childhood into adulthood.

Our ideal candidates should be experts in their subject area(s) and committed to helping students achieve their academic goals, whilst also supporting them with their mental wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one or small group tutoring sessions, in person.
• Build strong relationships with hard-to-reach pupils.
• Be supportive and understanding; non-judgemental.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet individual student needs.
• Assist with homework, exam preparation, and skill development.
• Track and report student progress to parents and/or teachers.
• Create a safe, positive, engaging, and motivating learning environment.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in one or more academic subjects (e.g., Math, Science, English, etc.).
• Prior tutoring or teaching experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to teach in a clear, concise, and engaging manner.

Requirements

• QTS (Qualified Teaching Status)
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in the relevant subject area (or in progress).
• Reliable internet connection for online tutoring (if applicable).
• SEN/SEMH experience
• Flexibility to schedule sessions between Monday to Friday based on student availability.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours to fit your schedule.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A rewarding role where you can make a tangible impact on students’ lives. We deliver tuition and interventions to over 100,000 pupils every year.
• Free access to our TutorToolkit skills development package comprising over 34 courses.
• A robust quality assurance package providing ongoing support and opportunity for skills development.
• Professional tutor quality mark.
• Progression pathway to a professional freelance tutor.
• Competitive daily rate.
• PAYE paid weekly.

How to Apply

If you are enthusiastic about education, have a strong commitment to supporting young people, and want to have a positive impact on a young person’s life, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to [e-mail] or call 01422 484377.

Equality and Safeguarding

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. ConnexEducation Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.