Functional Skills Tutor

TeacherActive Limited.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Courses

Referral scheme

Competitive pay

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a Functional Skills Tutor to deliver targeted Maths and English sessions across Nottingham's NG5–NG9 areas, with flexible day-to-day work and long-term opportunities for the right candidate. You will adapt sessions to meet individual learning needs, build positive relationships with learners, and support progression in education within an Alternative Provision setting.

A patient, resilient, and proactive approach is essential, with strong behaviour management and clear

Qualifications

• Relevant teaching, tutoring, or Functional Skills qualifications.
• Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths and English.
• Experience working with young people within education or Alternative Provision.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt sessions to meet individual learning needs.
• Patient, resilient, and proactive approach to supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted Maths and English sessions.
• Adapt learning to meet individual needs.
• Support students who may have barriers to mainstream education.
• Build positive relationships while maintaining clear expectations.
• Encourage learners to re-engage with education.

Skills

Functional Skills

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of Alternative Provisions across the NG5 to NG9 areas of Nottingham that support young people who require a more individualised approach to education. These settings provide supportive and structured learning environments focused on rebuilding engagement, developing confidence, and helping learners make positive academic and personal progress.

We are looking to recruit a Functional Skills Tutor for flexible day-to-day work, with long-term opportunities available for the right Functional Skills Tutor. The successful Functional Skills Tutor will deliver targeted Maths and English sessions, adapt learning to meet individual needs, and support students who may have experienced barriers to mainstream education. This Functional Skills Tutor role requires someone who can build positive relationships while maintaining clear expectations and encouraging learners to re-engage with education.

The successful Functional Skills Tutor will have:

• Relevant teaching, tutoring, or Functional Skills qualifications
• Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths and English
• Experience working with young people within education or Alternative Provision
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• The ability to adapt sessions to meet individual learning needs
• A patient, resilient, and proactive approach to supporting young people

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.