Functional Skills Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Tameside; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking an adaptable Functional Skills Tutor to provide 1:1 tuition in Tameside. You will support learners who may face barriers to education, helping them develop core skills and work towards achievable goals.

The role focuses on Maths and/or English, with sessions tailored to individual needs. You will build confidence, track progress and provide feedback to support learner progression. DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Functional Skills or GCSE tuition.
• Strong knowledge of Maths and/or English.
• Experience with learners who face barriers to education.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised Functional Skills tuition.
• Support development in Maths and/or English.
• Identify gaps in core knowledge.
• Adapt sessions to suit individual learning needs.
• Build confidence and motivation.
• Use accessible and engaging teaching methods.
• Track learner development and provide feedback.

Skills

Adaptable teaching

Engaging learners

Patience

SEND experience

Education

GCSE or equivalent in Maths/English

Job description

Functional Skills Tutor - Tameside

Location: Tameside

Hours: 5-15 hours per week

Start Date: October 2026

Duration: Ongoing

Prospero Teaching are recruiting for an adaptable Functional Skills Tutor to provide 1:1 tuition in Tameside. The successful candidate will support learners who may have experienced barriers to education, helping them develop their core skills and work towards achievable academic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised Functional Skills tuition
• Support development in Maths and/or English
• Identify gaps in core knowledge
• Adapt sessions to suit individual learning needs
• Build confidence and motivation
• Use accessible and engaging teaching methods
• Track learner development and provide feedback

Requirements

• Experience delivering Functional Skills, GCSE or equivalent tuition
• Strong knowledge of Maths and/or English
• Previous experience working with young people
• Ability to engage learners who may be reluctant to learn
• Patient, reliable and adaptable approach
• Experience supporting SEND learners is 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.