Functional Skills Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Canterbury; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider is seeking Functional Skills Tutors in Canterbury to deliver tailored one-on-one or small group tuition. This role requires tutoring experience and a compassionate approach to helping students, particularly those with emotional and educational barriers to learning. The position offers flexible working hours and a competitive hourly rate, making it ideal for those needing part-time commitments.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Flexibility around availability

Resource platform including CPD accredited courses

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience teaching or tutoring.
• Proven ability to break down complex topics in a clear manner.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one or small group tuition in Functional Skills core subjects.
• Develop personalized lesson plans addressing individual learning gaps.
• Create a supportive learning environment to help students rebuild confidence.

Skills

Nurturing

Flexible

Patient

Engaging

Job description

Functional Skills Tutor - Canterbury

At Prospero's CES Team, we specialise in designing bespoke education packages for children and young people across Kent.

We have a high demand for Functional Skills 1-1 Tutors who have experience in delivering Maths, English & Science KS2-4 in the Maidstone area, (Experience in all key stages/subjects is NOT essential). High majority of students tend to be are KS3+, but at times working at a much lower ability.

Who we need:
Were on the lookout for Education experts to support students on a 1-1 basis who are not able to access full time education for various reasons.
Many of the students we support have mild to complex SEND and SEMH needs. Many are dis-engaged, having not attended school for some time and may have emotional barriers to learning. As a result, we are seeking nurturing Tutors with a patient, flexible & non judge mental approach with a passion for working closely with students to overcome barriers & re integrate them back into education or a suitable school placement.

What we offer you:
- Competitive hourly rate from 21.30 - 25.00 per hour.

- Sessions are usually 1-2 hours per student so we can offer you work around your availability - this role suits Tutors who may have part time commitments such as another job, childcare, studies & as such need flexibility, with some stability.

- Resource platform including CPD accredited courses and training

Your role with us:
- Deliver one-to-one or small group tuition in Functional Skills core subjects and any other subject of interest
- 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 re-build their confidence in learning.
- Holding sessions throughout the school day either within the students home or out in the community(library or learning hub).

Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of experience teaching or tutoring.
- Proven ability to break down complex topics in a way that is clear , practical, and engaging.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Must have, or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.