Functional Skills Tutor

TN United Kingdom; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking a Functional Skills Tutor in Gillingham to deliver tailored lessons to students out of education. This role is ideal for experienced teachers looking to provide personalized support and reengage pupils in their learning journey. The position offers flexible hours and competitive pay, making it a great opportunity for those wanting to step away from traditional classroom settings.

Benefits

Accredited continued professional development courses

Qualifications

• 6 months+ experience working in a UK school.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Create, plan and deliver 1:1 tailored lessons based on Functional Skills.
• Reengage pupils who have been out of education.

Skills

Teaching

Engagement

Safeguarding

Education

QTS

PGCE

QTLS

Job description

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Prospero Teaching is looking for a Functional skills Tutor in or around Gillingham to deliver tuition to students who are currently out of education.

As a Tutor, you must be able to create, plan and deliver 1:1 tailored lessons based around Functional Skills to bridge gaps in pupil’s education and boost engagement and attainment levels. This opportunity is great for an experienced teacher who is looking to step away from the classroom to offer more personalised, enjoyable lessons.

Most of these pupils will have been out of education for some time, so their confidence levels may be very low. It is your responsibility to reengage them in their learning and offer structure back into their daily routine, until they are fully reintegrated back into school.

Prospero Teaching will work with you closely to monitor the progression with each pupil and support effective learning.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location – Gillingham
• Position – Functional Skills Tutor
• Type of work – Contract
• Duration / Likely Duration – Dependent on each student
• End date (if applicable) – Ongoing
• Contract type – Temporary
• Full time/part time – Part time and full time depending on availability
• Rate of pay – £25 per hour through our umbrella company.
• Hours – Working hours can differentiate, minimum 1 hour per session and a maximum of 3 hours per session

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS or equivalent
• 6 months+ experience working in a UK school
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable however not essential)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold 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
• Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two years

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management