Functional Skills Tutor

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

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking Functional Skills Tutors in Gateshead to support students who are not currently accessing full-time education. The ideal candidate will deliver tailored tuition in Maths and English, creating a supportive environment to help students overcome emotional barriers to learning.

Benefits

Access to Resource Hub with learning materials

Access to CPD accredited courses and training

Qualifications

• Previous experience with functional skills.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate or willing to apply for one.
• Ability to reference the last two years of education/employment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one or small group tuition in Functional Skills Maths and/or English.
• Develop personalized lesson plans addressing individual learning gaps.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback.

Skills

Experience with functional skills

Nurturing approach

Patience

Flexibility

Job description

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Functional Skills Tutor
Prospero Teaching are partnered with Local Councils, SEND teams and Schools throughout the UK.
We have a high demand for one-to-one or small group Functional Skills Tutors who have experience in delivering Maths, English & PSHE in Gateshead across Entry Level 3, Level 1 and Level 2.

The Opportunity
We are looking for Functional Skills Tutors in Gateshead to support children and young people on a 1-1 or small group basis who are not currently accessing full time education for various reasons.
Many of our young people have not attended school for some time and may have emotional barriers to learning. As a result, we are seeking nurturing Functional Skills Tutors with a patient, flexible approach and a passion for working closely with students to overcome barriers to learning.
Sessions will take place face to face either in a community setting, School/Alternative Provision or at the young persons home.

Position Details:
· Pay rate up to GBP30 per hour depending on qualification and/or experience
· Up to 15 hours per week per student
· Start date: September 2025
· Location: Gateshead
· Duration: ongoing
· Access to our Resource Hub, which includes learning materials
· Access to CPD accredited courses and training

Your role with us:
· Deliver one-to-one or small group tuition in Functional Skills Maths and/or English
· 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.
· Complete daily attendance and weekly reports.

To be eligible for this role, the potential Functional Skills Tutors must:
· Previous experience with functional skills
· Hold the right to work in the UK
· Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
· Be able to reference the last two years of education/employment