Functional Skills Tutor

senploy; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational provider in Sunderland is seeking a Functional Skills Tutor to provide engaging one-to-one or small group tuition, designed to rebuild confidence and support student learning journeys. The role requires a teaching qualification and a minimum of 6 months of experience in UK schools. This part-time position offers flexible working hours, competitive hourly rates, and ongoing professional development opportunities in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates from GBP25+

Flexible working hours

Ongoing CPD including safeguarding

Access to in-house Training and Development Team

Supportive team environment with regular check-ins

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging one-to-one or small group tuition to rebuild confidence.
• Close knowledge gaps and support each student's individual learning journey.
• Conduct sessions in community settings, schools, or homes.

Skills

Teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, PGCE or equivalent)

Minimum 6 months experience teaching or tutoring in UK schools

Experience delivering Functional Skills (English and/or Maths)

Child workforce enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Two recent, relevant references

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Functional Skills Tutor

Hours: 10 to 15 hours per week

Rate: From GBP25 per hour

Start Date: ASAP

You will provide engaging one-to-one or small group tuition designed to re-build confidence, close knowledge gaps, and support each student's individual learning journey. Sessions will take place face-to-face in community settings, schools/alternative provisions, or within the young person's home.

Key Details

• Location: Sunderland
• Type: Part-time (10-15 hours per week)
• Sessions: Typically 1 to 3 hours per student
• Duration: Ongoing, based on student needs
• Start: January 2026

Requirements

• Teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, PGCE or equivalent)
• Minimum 6 months experience teaching or tutoring in UK schools
• Experience delivering Functional Skills (English and/or Maths)
• A child workforce enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
• Two recent, relevant references
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Up-to-date Safeguarding training (or willingness to complete one via Prospero)
• Experience supporting students with SEMH, SEND, or those excluded from school

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates from GBP25+
• Flexible working hours tailored around your availability
• Ongoing CPD including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Access to Prosperos in-house Training and Development Team
• Supportive team environment with regular check-ins and progress tracking

How to Apply

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to work on a flexible basis, please send your up-to-date CV to be considered. Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Safeguarding

Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be subject to full vetting and compliance checks.