Functional Skills Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching are partnered with Local Councils, SEND teams and Schools throughout the UK, and we are seeking Functional Skills Tutors in Newcastle to work 1-1 or in small groups with students not currently in full-time education.

Sessions are face-to-face in community settings, schools or homes, with up to 15 hours per week and pay up to £30 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. The role offers ongoing work starting September 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with functional skills.
• Right to work in the UK.
• DBS certificate with online update service or willingness to apply.
• Able to reference the last two years of education/employment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one or small group tuition in Functional Skills Maths and/or English.
• Develop and implement personalised lesson plans addressing learning gaps.
• Monitor student progress and provide regular feedback to students and families.
• Create a supportive learning environment to rebuild confidence.
• Complete daily attendance and weekly reports.

Skills

Functional Skills tutoring

Individualised instruction

Education

DBS certificate

Job description

Functional Skills Tutor

Prospero Teaching are partnered with Local Councils, SEND teams and Schools throughout the UK.

We have a high demand for one-to-one or small group Functional Skills Tutors who have experience in delivering Maths, English & PSHE in Newcastle across Entry Level 3, Level 1 and Level 2.

The Opportunity

We are looking for Functional Skills Tutors in Newcastle to support children and young people on a 1-1 or small group basis who are not currently accessing full time education for various reasons.

Many of our young people have not attended school for some time and may have emotional barriers to learning.

As a result, we are seeking nurturing Functional Skills Tutors with a patient, flexible approach and a passion for working closely with students to overcome barriers to learning.

Sessions will take place face to face either in a community setting, School/Alternative Provision or at the young person's home.

Position Details

• Pay rate up to £30 per hour depending on qualification and/or experience
• Up to 15 hours per week per student
• Start date: September 2026
• Location: Newcastle
• Duration: ongoing
• Access to our Resource Hub, which includes learning materials
• Access to CPD accredited courses and training

Your role with us

• Deliver one-to-one or small group tuition in Functional Skills Maths and/or English
• Develop and implement personalised lesson plans that address individual learning gaps.
• Monitor student progress and provide regular, constructive feedback to students and their families.
• Create a supportive and motivating learning environment to help students re-build their confidence in learning.
• Complete daily attendance and weekly reports.

To be eligible for this role, the potential Functional Skills Tutors must

• Previous experience with functional skills
• Hold the right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Be able to reference the last two years of education/employment