Functional Skills Tutor

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

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a compassionate Functional Skills Tutor in Durham to deliver Maths and English to young learners not in full-time education. Responsibilities include providing personalised tuition, creating lesson plans, and tracking progress. The role is flexible with up to 15 hours per week, offering competitive pay and ongoing support, making it ideal for experienced educators looking to make a difference.

Benefits

Access to Resource Hub

CPD-accredited training and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience delivering Functional Skills.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced Child Barred List DBS or willingness to apply.
• References covering the last two years of employment/education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised one-to-one or small group tuition.
• Create and deliver tailored lesson plans.
• Track and record student progress.
• Build a nurturing learning environment.
• Complete attendance logs and weekly reports.

Skills

Personalised tuition

Maths and English

Tailored lesson planning

Progress tracking

Nurturing environment

Job description

Functional Skills Tutor – Durham

Prospero Teaching is working in partnership with Local Councils, SEND teams, and Schools across the North East to meet the growing demand for dedicated Functional Skills Tutors. We are currently seeking experienced tutors to deliver Maths and English to learners across Entry Level 3, Level 1, and Level 2 in the Durham area.

The Role

We are looking for compassionate and adaptable Functional Skills Tutors to work with children and young people who are not accessing full‑time education for a variety of reasons. Many of these learners may have been out of school for an extended period and may face emotional or motivational barriers to learning.

You will provide engaging one‑to‑one or small group tuition designed to re‑build confidence, close knowledge gaps, and support each student’s individual learning journey. Sessions will take place face‑to‑face in community settings, schools/alternative provisions, or within the young person’s home.

Position Details

• Pay: Up to GBP30 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Hours: Up to 15 hours per week per student
• Start date: ASAP start
• Location: Durham
• Duration: Ongoing

Additional Benefits

• Access to our Resource Hub, including high‑quality learning materials
• Access to CPD‑accredited training and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised one‑to‑one or small group Functional Skills tuition in Maths and/or English.
• Create and deliver tailored lesson plans that target individual learning needs.
• Track and record student progress, providing constructive feedback to learners and families.
• Build a nurturing, motivating learning environment that promotes confidence and engagement.
• Complete daily attendance logs and weekly written reports.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience delivering Functional Skills.
• Hold the right to work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced Child Barred List DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.
• Be able to provide references covering the last two years of employment/education.

To apply, please submit your application via this advert or contact Ellen on (phone number removed) for further information. Prospero Teaching acts as an employment business and education recruitment agency. Successful candidates will be required to register with Prospero Teaching to undertake this role.