Functional Skills Tutor

Connex Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated education partnership in Leeds is seeking Functional Skills Tutors to provide face-to-face academic support. The role involves personalized tutoring sessions for students, with an emphasis on emotional wellbeing. Ideal candidates will have expertise in academic subjects and teaching experience. The position offers flexible hours and professional development opportunities, making a significant impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for professional development

Competitive daily rate

Qualifications

• Prior experience in tutoring or teaching is preferred.
• Flexibility to schedule sessions based on student needs.
• Experience with SEN/SEMH is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one or small group tutoring sessions in person.
• Build strong relationships with hard-to-reach pupils.
• Create a motivating learning environment.

Skills

Proven expertise in one or more academic subjects

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to teach in a clear and engaging manner

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in the relevant subject area

QTS (Qualified Teaching Status)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Functional Skills Tutor (Face-to-Face)

Location: Face-to-Face, In the home, in school or in a community space, Leeds/ Wakefield

Job Type: Part-Time/Full-Time

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Hours: Flexible (based on your availability)

About the Role

We are seeking passionate and dedicated Academic Tutors to provide personalised learning support for young people with varying levels of academic attainment. As a Functional Skills Tutor, you will offer face-to-face tutoring sessions, tailored to individual needs of each young person in a challenging but highly rewarding role. This role allows you the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people and greatly improve their life chances as they move through their childhood into adulthood.

Our ideal candidates should be experts in their subject area(s) and committed to helping students achieve their academic goals, whilst also supporting them with their mental wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one or small group tutoring sessions, in person.
• Be able to build strong relationships with hard to reach pupils.
• Be supportive and understanding.
• Non-judgemental
• Adapt teaching methods to meet individual student needs.
• Assist with homework, exam preparation, and skill development.
• Track and report student progress to parents and/or teachers.
• Create a safe, positive, engaging, and motivating learning environment.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in one or more academic subjects (e.g., Math, Science, English, etc.).
• Prior experience in tutoring or teaching.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to teach in a clear, concise, and engaging manner.

Requirements

• QTS (Qualified Teaching Status)
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in the relevant subject area (or in progress).
• Reliable internet connection for online tutoring (if applicable).
• SEN/SEMH experience
• Flexibility to schedule sessions between Monday to Friday based on student availability.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours to fit your schedule.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A rewarding role where you can make a tangible impact on students’ lives. We deliver tuition and interventions to over 100,000 pupils every year.
• Free access to our Tutor Toolkit skills development package comprising over 34 courses.
• A robust quality assurance package providing ongoing support and opportunity for skills development.
• Professional tutor quality mark.
• Progression pathway to a professional freelance tutor
• Competitive daily rate.
• PAYE paid weekly.

If you are enthusiastic about education have a strong commitment to supporting young people, and really want to have a positive impact on a young person’s life we would love to hear from you!

Protected Characteristics

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. ConnexEducation Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

ConnexEducation Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

How to apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to lizzie.howard at connex-education.com or call 01422 484377.