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Functional Skills Tutor

Connex Education

Leeds

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Part time

16 days ago

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Job summary

A leading tutoring organization seeks a Functional Skills Tutor to provide personalized learning support in Leeds. This role involves face-to-face tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs, aiming to significantly impact young people's academic success. Ideal candidates are passionate educators with QTS, ready to adapt their methods to support diverse learners.

Benefits

Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities
Access to Tutor Toolkits and courses
Funded formal qualifications
Progression pathway to professional freelance tutor
Competitive daily rate

Qualifications

  • Expertise in one or more academic subjects (e.g., Math, Science, English).
  • Prior experience in tutoring or teaching.
  • Ability to teach in a clear and engaging manner.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver one-on-one or small group tutoring sessions in person.
  • Adapt teaching methods to meet individual student needs.
  • Track and report student progress to parents and/or teachers.

Skills

Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Adaptability

Education

QTS (Qualified Teaching Status)
Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant subject

Job description

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

Location: Face-to-Face, in the home, in school, or in a community space, Leeds - September Start

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 the individual needs of each young person in a challenging but rewarding role. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on young people's lives and improve their life chances as they transition into adulthood.

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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver one-on-one or small group tutoring sessions in person.
  • Build strong relationships with hard-to-reach pupils.
  • Be supportive, understanding, and 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 and 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 Toolkits, comprising over 34 courses.
  • A robust quality assurance package providing ongoing support and opportunities for skills development.
  • Professional tutor quality mark.
  • Funded formal qualifications, from Level 3 teaching and learning to Level 5 TEFL.
  • 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 want to make 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 subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

If interested, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to lizzie.howard@connex-education.com or call 01422 484377.

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