Functional Skills Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 2,800 - 5,600; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a flexible Functional Skills Tutor to provide 1:1 tuition in Canterbury, helping learners overcome barriers and reach targets. Role covers Maths and English with a focus on accessibility for SEN learners.

Various session lengths are available, with hours ranging from 1 to 3 per session. Positions can be part-time or full-time depending on student needs, and the start date is ASAP.

Qualifications

• QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS or equivalent.
• 6 months+ experience working in a UK school.
• Safeguarding training (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one tuition in Functional Skills Maths and English.
• Adapt teaching methods to support students with SEN needs.
• Develop and implement personalised lesson plans addressing learning gaps.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to students and families.
• Create a supportive environment to build confidence in Maths and English.

Skills

1:1 tutoring

SEN support

Maths

English

Education

QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS or equivalent

Job description

Functional Skills Tutor - Canterbury

Prospero Teaching are currently looking for a flexible Functional Skills Tutor to support a learner through 1:1 tuition in Canterbury. This is an ideal opportunity for an educator who enjoys helping learners overcome barriers, develop their core skills and make steady progress towards their individual targets.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location - Canterbury
• Position - Functional Skills Tutor
• Type of work - Contract
• Start date - ASAP
• Duration / Likely Duration - dependent on each student
• End date (if applicable) - N/A
• Contract type - Temporary
• Full time/part time - Part time and full time depending on availability
• Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate £25 per hour. The hourly rate will be in line with professional pay scales where these are available or based on experience if they are not available.
• Hours - Working hours can differentiate, minimum 1 hour per session and a maximum of 3 hours per session

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver one-to-one tuition in Functional Skills Maths and English.
• Adapt teaching methods to support students with SEN needs, ensuring lessons are accessible and engaging.
• Develop and implement personalised lesson plans that address individual learning gaps.
• Monitor student progress and provide regular, constructive feedback to students and their families.
• Create a supportive and motivating learning environment to help students build confidence in Maths and English.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS or equivalent
• 6 months+ experience working in a UK school
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable however not essential)

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team