Functional Skills Tutor

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a part-time Functional Skills Tutor to deliver 1:1 tuition in English and/or Maths to learners in the Bacup (OL13) area, during school hours, Monday to Friday.

The role offers flexible hours and a competitive hourly rate dependent on experience and qualifications. You will assess learners, develop learning plans, and monitor progress, adapting delivery to individual needs while maintaining professional relationships with families and schools.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or tutoring Functional Skills English and/or Maths.
• Strong understanding of Functional Skills qualifications and curriculum.
• Ability to deliver engaging and differentiated learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored 1:1 Functional Skills tuition in English and/or Maths.
• Assess learners' abilities and create individual learning plans.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet learners' needs and targets.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate records of achievement.
• Adapt teaching methods to support different learning styles and abilities.
• Build positive relationships with learners, families, and relevant professionals.
• Encourage motivation, engagement, and independent learning.

Skills

Functional Skills English

Functional Skills Maths

Strong Communication

DBS Update Service

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Functional Skills Tutor - OL13 Bacup, Lancashire

Location: OL13, Bacup, Lancashire
Position: Functional Skills Tutor
Hours: Part-Time, School Hours (Weekdays)
Pay: Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience and qualifications

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Functional Skills Tutor to provide high-quality, personalised tuition to learners in the Bacup (OL13) area of Lancashire. This rewarding role involves delivering engaging Functional Skills lessons in English and/or Maths, helping learners develop essential skills, improve confidence, and work towards their educational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored 1:1 Functional Skills tuition in English and/or Maths.
• Assess learners' abilities and create individual learning plans.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet learners' needs and targets.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate records of achievement.
• Adapt teaching methods to support different learning styles and abilities.
• Build positive relationships with learners, families, and relevant professionals.
• Encourage motivation, engagement, and independent learning.

Requirements

• Experience teaching or tutoring Functional Skills English and/or Maths.
• Strong understanding of Functional Skills qualifications and curriculum.
• Ability to deliver engaging and differentiated learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, or equivalent).
• Functional Skills teaching experience.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND, SEMH, or those outside of mainstream education.
• Previous experience delivering 1:1 tuition.

What We Offer

• Part-time hours during school hours, Monday to Friday.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to learners' education and future prospects.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. 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.