Functional Skills Tutor

Prospero Teaching; St Helens; On-site; GBP 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Functional Skills Tutor to provide high-quality 1:1 tuition in English and Maths to learners across St Helens. You will support learners of varying ages, delivering tailored sessions that build literacy, numeracy and employability skills in flexible settings.

The role offers part-time hours (5-15 per week) starting September 2026 and requires a recognised teaching qualification (QTS/PGCE or equivalent) or substantial tutoring experience, plus the right to

Qualifications

• A recognised teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE or equivalent) or significant tutoring experience
• Experience delivering Functional Skills English and/or Maths
• Experience providing effective 1:1 tuition or small-group interventions
• The ability to plan engaging, learner-focused sessions tailored to individual needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, encouraging and adaptable approach to teaching

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality 1:1 Functional Skills tuition to learners across St Helens
• Develop individualized plans to build literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills
• Support learners to progress towards recognised qualifications
• Deliver tuition in learners' homes, schools or community settings as required

Skills

1:1 tutoring

Functional Skills English/Maths

Learner-focused planning

Communication skills

Adaptable teaching

Education

QTS/PGCE or equivalent

Job description

Functional Skills Tutor - St Helens

Help Learners Build Practical Skills for Life, Education and Employment

Are you passionate about helping learners develop the essential English and Maths skills they need to succeed? Do you enjoy delivering personalised learning that builds confidence and supports learners in achieving recognised qualifications?

Prospero Teaching is seeking dedicated and experienced Functional Skills Tutors to provide high-quality 1:1 tuition to learners across St Helens.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support learners of varying ages and abilities, delivering tailored Functional Skills tuition that develops literacy, numeracy and everyday problem-solving skills. You'll play a key role in helping learners progress towards their educational, employment and personal goals through engaging and practical lessons.

Tuition may take place in learners' homes, schools, community settings or other agreed venues, depending on individual requirements.

Position Details

• Location: St Helens
• Position: Functional Skills Tutor
• Hours: 5-15 hours per week (flexible to suit your availability)
• Start Date: September 2026
• Contract: Ongoing

What We're Looking For

The successful Functional Skills Tutor will have:

• A recognised teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE or equivalent) or significant tutoring experience
• Experience delivering Functional Skills English and/or Maths
• Experience providing effective 1:1 tuition or small-group interventions
• The ability to plan engaging, learner-focused sessions tailored to individual needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, encouraging and adaptable approach to teaching

To Be Eligible, You Must:

• Have the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate registered with the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one
• Provide two professional references relating to work with children, young people or adult learners

Why Join Prospero Teaching?

As a Functional Skills Tutor with Prospero Teaching, you'll enjoy the flexibility to work around your existing commitments while making a genuine difference to learners' lives. You'll receive ongoing support from our experienced team and have access to a variety of rewarding tuition opportunities across the local area.

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