Functional Skills Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-known education agency is seeking a dedicated Functional Skills Tutor to support secondary and post-16 learners in the Tameside area part-time. The role involves delivering engaging lessons in English and Maths for learners from Entry Level 3 to Level 2, particularly those with additional needs. Ideal for an experienced educator, this position offers flexible hours typically ranging from 5 to 10 hours per week at a rate of GBP25 per hour. The agency provides professional development and supportive resources.

Benefits

Accredited CPD courses

Support from in-house Training Team

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent experience is essential.
• Experience in delivering Functional Skills English and/or Maths for Entry Level 3 to Level 2 is required.
• Experience with post-16 learners and knowledge of SEN/SEMH is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons in English and/or Maths to secondary and post-16 learners.
• Plan and deliver tailored sessions to build confidence and core skills.
• Monitor learner progress and provide ongoing support to ensure positive outcomes.

Skills

Teaching skills

Functional Skills delivery

Experience with SEN and SEMH

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, PGCE or equivalent)

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Functional Skills Tutor to support secondary and post-16 learners in the Tameside area on a part-time basis (5-10 hours per week).

As a Functional Skills Tutor, you will deliver engaging and supportive lessons in English and/or Maths, working with learners from Entry Level 3 up to Level 2. Many learners may have additional needs, including SEN and SEMH, and may have experienced barriers to education.

You will be responsible for planning and delivering tailored sessions that build confidence, develop core skills, and support learners in achieving their Functional Skills qualifications. This role is ideal for an experienced tutor or teacher looking to work flexibly and make a meaningful impact through small-group or 1:1 support.

Prospero Teaching will work closely with you to monitor learner progress and provide ongoing support to ensure effective and positive outcomes.

CONTRACT / POSITION DETAILS

• Location Tameside
• Position Functional Skills Tutor (Secondary and Post-16)
• Type of work Contract
• Start date ASAP
• Duration / Likely Duration Ongoing
• End date (if applicable) N/A
• Contract type Temporary
• Full time / part time Part time (5-10 hours per week)
• Minimum rate of pay GBP25 per hour
• Hours Flexible hours, typically 1-3 hours per session

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, PGCE or equivalent) or relevant Functional Skills teaching experience.

• Experience delivering Functional Skills English and/or Maths (Entry Level 3 to Level 2)
• Experience working with post-16 learners
• SEN and/or SEMH experience desirable
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training (desirable but not essential)

BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• 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
• Provide two professional, child-related references covering the last two years

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching and successfully complete all safeguarding and vetting checks.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Support from an experienced in-house Training and Development Team