Functional Skills Tutor

Teaching Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated tuition consultancy in Hillingdon seeks enthusiastic Functional Skills Tutors to provide personalized Maths and English tuition. The role includes assessing and planning lessons for various student needs, offering a chance to make a significant impact on young learners' lives.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates (£20–£30 per hour)

Flexible working hours

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or tutoring Functional Skills Maths and English.
• Proven experience supporting students with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Ability to assess, plan, and deliver effective tuition.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, 1-1 Functional Skills tuition in Maths and English.
• Assess students’ individual needs and develop personalized learning plans.
• Monitor and report on student progress.

Skills

Teaching Functional Skills Maths

Teaching Functional Skills English

Empathy

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

Relevant teaching qualifications

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

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Functional Skills Tutor (Maths & English) – Hillingdon (£20–£30 per hour)

Location: Hillingdon, West London
Pay: £20–£30 per hour (dependent on experience)
Contract: Flexible, part-time or full-time

Help Empower Learners Across Hillingdon!

We are a dedicated tuition consultancy working in partnership with Hillingdon Local Authority to deliver essential 1-1 tuition for students from diverse backgrounds and abilities. With growing demand for our services, we are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Functional Skills Tutors to join our expanding team and help transform young lives.

The Role

As a Functional Skills Tutor, you’ll provide personalised Maths and English tuition to students in Hillingdon, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You’ll assess, plan, and deliver engaging sessions tailored to each individual, supporting learners to build confidence and achieve their educational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, 1-1 Functional Skills tuition in Maths and English
• Assess students’ individual needs and starting points
• Develop and implement personalised learning plans
• Adapt teaching methods for students with SEN and SEMH needs
• Monitor and report on student progress
• Work collaboratively with families, schools, and the local authority

What We’re Looking For

• Experience teaching or tutoring Functional Skills Maths and English
• Proven experience supporting students with SEN and SEMH needs
• Ability to assess, plan, and deliver creative, effective tuition
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Empathetic, flexible, and professional approach
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain)

We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates (£20–£30 per hour, DOE)
• Flexible working hours to fit your schedule
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• The chance to make a real difference for young people in Hillingdon

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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