Functional Skills Tutor

Dovetail and Slate; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment company in the UK seeks a Functional Skills Tutor to deliver effective English and Maths teaching to adult learners. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits including 25 days' annual leave, a generous pension scheme, and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will hold a recognised teaching qualification and have strong classroom management skills. Apply now to join a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference in adult education.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance and income protection

Free on-site parking

Access to training facilities

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering Functional Skills or GCSE English/Maths.
• A genuine passion for supporting learners to achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and effective teaching to adult learners.
• Plan, prepare and deliver sessions that motivate and challenge.

Skills

Classroom management

Learner engagement

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Recognised teaching qualification (Cert Ed, PGCE, DTLLS, or equivalent)

Minimum of Level 2 in English and Maths

Job description

Overview

Job Title - Functional Skills Tutor (English and Maths)

Salary - £31,193.34 per annum

Location - Minley, Hampshire

Contract Type - Permanent, Full-Time

We are seeking a dedicated and inspiring Functional Skills Tutor to join a dynamic team of education professionals, delivering high-quality English and Maths Functional Skills to learners at Levels 1 and 2. This is an exciting opportunity to support adult learners in achieving essential qualifications that will enhance their career opportunities and personal development.

Role

Within a professional and supportive environment, you will play a key role in delivering high-impact learning that truly makes a difference.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and effective teaching of Functional Skills English and Maths (Levels 1 & 2) to adult learners.
• Plan, prepare and deliver sessions that motivate and challenge learners of varying abilities.
• Assess and monitor learner progress, providing constructive feedback and individualised support.
• Embed Functional Skills learning within vocational and practical contexts.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure high standards of delivery and learner achievement.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to internal quality assurance processes.

Essential Requirements

• Recognised teaching qualification (Cert Ed, PGCE, DTLLS, or equivalent).
• Minimum of Level 2 (GCSE grade C/4 or above) in English and Maths.
• Proven experience delivering Functional Skills or GCSE English/Maths within FE, adult learning, or training environments.
• Strong classroom management and learner engagement skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal abilities.
• A genuine passion for supporting learners to achieve their goals.

Desirable

• Experience teaching in a military, defence, or public sector training environment.
• Assessing and/or IQA qualifications (A1, CAVA, TAQA, V1).

Benefits

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with service).
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Life assurance and income protection schemes.
• Access to comprehensive wellbeing and employee support programmes.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Free on-site parking and access to excellent training facilities.

Don't wait - apply today and join a passionate, professional team delivering life-changing education and training.

We also have multiple opportunities available across the region - even if this role isn't quite right for you, we'd still love to hear from you!

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Dovetail and Slate Ltd ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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Because education matters.

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