Functional Skills Tutor

Red 5 People; Newbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A small training provider in Newbury is seeking a dedicated Functional Skills Teacher to deliver English and Maths lessons to 16-18-year-olds. The role involves managing a cohort of around 60 learners, providing a supportive and inclusive teaching environment with a focus on personal growth. The ideal candidate will have experience with Functional Skills and enjoy being part of a friendly, flexible team culture.

Benefits

22 days' annual leave

Life assurance & critical illness cover

Access to staff discounts and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced delivering Functional Skills (reformed curriculum preferred).
• Confident teaching the 16-18 age group.
• SEN or employability experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Functional Skills English and Maths lessons.
• Manage a rolling cohort of around 60 learners.
• Have one day a week for admin and planning from home.

Skills

Functional Skills delivery

Teaching 16-18 age group

SEN or employability experience

Job description

Overview

No “bums on seats”. No red tape. Just a small, close-knit training provider where the learner is genuinely at the heart of everything. You'll be joining a team of just 20 people — it's more like a family than a workplace. Everyone supports each other, and you'll have the freedom to make changes quickly, adapt, and actually see your ideas come to life. If your heart's in education and you want to make a real difference, you'll fit right in.

The role

• Deliver engaging Functional Skills English and Maths lessons (Entry 3 to Level 2)
• Teach mainly 16-18-year-olds, many with EHCPs or additional needs
• Manage a rolling cohort of around 60 learners (growing towards 80)
• Use existing Pearson schemes of work and prep learners for weekly exams
• Have one day a week for admin and planning from home

About you

• Experienced delivering Functional Skills (reformed curriculum preferred)
• Confident teaching the 16-18 age group
• SEN or employability experience a bonus
• You don't need to reinvent the wheel — everything's in place, ready to teach

The vibe

Friendly, flexible, inclusive team. Work-life balance: no evenings, no weekend pressure. Supportive management - genuinely lovely place to work.

Perks

• 22 days' annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Life assurance & critical illness cover
• Access to a wide range of staff discounts and wellbeing benefits