Functional Skills Tutor

Prospero Teaching Manchester; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a versatile Functional Skills Tutor to support learners in developing their English and Maths skills. The successful candidate will deliver practical, accessible tuition tailored to individual abilities, helping learners work towards their educational goals and build confidence in everyday literacy and numeracy.

Role focuses on delivering Functional Skills English and Maths tuition, planning sessions around learners' needs, developing reading, writing, communication

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of English and Maths.
• Experience delivering Functional Skills or adult education is desirable.
• Ability to differentiate sessions for a range of abilities.
• Enhanced DBS via Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Two professional references.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Functional Skills English and Maths tuition.
• Plan sessions around individual learning needs and targets.
• Develop reading, writing, communication and numeracy skills.
• Prepare learners for relevant assessments where appropriate.
• Monitor progress and adapt teaching methods to maximise engagement.

Skills

Teaching / Tutoring

Differentiation

English and Maths knowledge

Education

Teaching or tutoring qualifications

Job description

Functional Skills English and Maths Tutor - Knowsley

• Location: Knowsley
• Hours: 5-15 hours per week
• Start Date: November 2026
• Duration: Ongoing

Prospero Teaching is seeking a versatile Functional Skills Tutor to support learners in developing their English and Maths skills. The successful candidate will deliver practical, accessible tuition tailored to individual abilities, helping learners work towards their educational goals and build confidence in everyday literacy and numeracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Functional Skills English and Maths tuition.
• Plan sessions around individual learning needs and targets.
• Develop reading, writing, communication and numeracy skills.
• Prepare learners for relevant assessments where appropriate.
• Monitor progress and adapt teaching methods to maximise engagement.

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge in English and Maths.
• Previous experience delivering Functional Skills or adult education is desirable.
• Ability to differentiate sessions for a range of abilities.
• Relevant teaching or tutoring qualifications are advantageous.

Essential Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Two professional references.
• Right to work in the UK.