Functional Skills Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Pontarfynach; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching are seeking a motivated Functional Skills Maths and Numeracy Tutor to provide personalised tuition to learners in Denbighshire. This role focuses on delivering targeted 1:1 sessions and helping learners build confidence in maths.

The ideal candidate will have strong numeracy knowledge, a teaching qualification or tutoring experience, and the ability to adapt lessons to different abilities. DBS and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Strong Maths and numeracy subject knowledge.
• Experience delivering Functional Skills or GCSE Maths desirable.
• Previous experience teaching, tutoring or supporting young learners.
• Ability to adapt lessons to different abilities.
• Clear communication and strong organisational skills.
• Experience supporting SEND learners advantageous.
• Relevant teaching qualification or tutoring experience desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Two professional child-related references.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 Functional Skills Maths and numeracy sessions
• Develop understanding of number, calculations and problem-solving
• Relate mathematical concepts to everyday situations
• Identify learning gaps and adapt sessions accordingly
• Set manageable targets to encourage steady progress
• Build confidence and positive attitudes towards Maths
• Record progress and provide feedback

Skills

Maths knowledge

Numeracy

Lesson delivery

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Functional Skills Maths & Numeracy Tutor - Denbighshire

Location: Denbighshire

Hours: 5-15 hours per week

Start Date: October 2026

Duration: Ongoing

Prospero Teaching are seeking a motivated Functional Skills Maths and Numeracy Tutor to provide personalised tuition to learners in Denbighshire.

The ideal candidate will enjoy making Maths relevant and approachable, helping learners strengthen their numeracy skills and work towards their individual educational targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 Functional Skills Maths and numeracy sessions
• Develop understanding of number, calculations and problem-solving
• Relate mathematical concepts to everyday situations
• Identify learning gaps and adapt sessions accordingly
• Set manageable targets to encourage steady progress
• Build confidence and positive attitudes towards Maths
• Record progress and provide feedback

Requirements

• Strong Maths and numeracy subject knowledge
• Experience delivering Functional Skills or GCSE Maths desirable
• Previous experience teaching, tutoring or supporting young learners
• Ability to adapt lessons to different abilities
• Clear communication and strong organisational skills
• Experience supporting SEND learners advantageous
• Relevant teaching qualification or tutoring experience desirable
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• Right to Work in the UK
• Two professional child-related references

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business and education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy