Functional Skills Tutor

Red 5 People; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational organization in Rochdale seeks a passionate tutor to deliver Functional Skills and GCSE sessions. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with disengaged learners and a Level 4+ teaching qualification. This role emphasizes tailored, engaging lessons aimed at rebuilding learners' confidence and wellbeing, in a culture supportive of both staff and students.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Strong pension contributions

Option for sabbatical after two years

Support networks for neurodiversity, mental health, and menopause

Qualifications

• Prior experience delivering Functional Skills.
• Successful engagement with learners who have faced educational challenges.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Functional Skills and GCSE sessions.
• Tailor lessons to engage and motivate learners.
• Support learners in rebuilding their confidence.

Skills

Experience with disengaged learners

Functional Skills delivery

Education

Level 4+ teaching qualification

Job description

If you’re a passionate tutor looking for a fresh opportunity to truly help learners thrive – this role is worth a look.

This organisation genuinely invests in its people. They’ve earned Investor in People Gold, and it shows. With enhanced annual leave, strong pension contributions, and the option to take a sabbatical after two years, this is a place that values balance, growth, and wellbeing. There’s also a warm culture of peer support, including networks for neurodiversity, mental health, and menopause.

You’ll plan and deliver Functional Skills and GCSE sessions, helping learners who’ve had a tough time in education rediscover their confidence. Your lessons will be tailored, engaging and outcome-focused.

To apply, you must have prior experience delivering Functional Skills. They’re looking for someone who’s had success with disengaged learners, and who brings a Level 4+ teaching qualification such as a Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET), Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET), DTLLS, PGCE, CertEd or equivalent.

It’s a fulfilling, well-supported role in a setting that really walks the talk when it comes to supporting their staff.

Please apply via this advert – we aim to respond to everyone. If you haven’t heard back within 72 hours, please complete the “Send Us A Message” form on the Contact Us page on the Red 5 People website, and we guarantee a real person will get back to you. For more details about the role, please call the office and ask for James (number on the Red 5 People website).

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