Functional Skills Tutor

Tina Lacey Recruitment Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave includingBirthday

Mileage allowance 45p per mile

Early finish on Friday

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aider

Flexible/home working encouraged

Job summary

Tina Lacey Recruitment Ltd is assisting with the recruitment of a Functional Skills Tutor (Assessor/Tutor) on a 12-month maternity cover basis. The role involves delivering Maths and English, conducting initial assessments, and creating personalised learning plans.

You will work to achieve strong learner outcomes while maintaining compliance with funding rules, quality standards, and safeguarding policies. Flexible/home working is encouraged with a 37.5-hour week.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths.
• Driving licence with access to own car is required.
• Assessor qualification (TAQA or equivalent) desirable; teaching qualification (PTTLS or CET) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Maths and English sessions to individuals and groups, including online delivery.
• Complete initial assessments and learning diagnostics to identify learner needs.
• Create and monitor individual learning plans to support learner progression.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to support learners and meet funding requirements.
• Maintain accurate learner data and participate in quality assurance activities.

Skills

Maths teaching strategies

English teaching strategies

IT/Office tools

Driving licence

Education

Level 2 Functional Skills English

Level 2 Functional Skills Maths

Assessor TAQA

PTTLS / Cert in Education & Training (Level 3/4)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Functional Skills Tutor (Assessor / Tutor) - Maternity Cover 12 months

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours p/w

Salary: £28,000.00 - £35,000.00 per annum

Benefits

• Annual Leave package: 30 days annual leave which includes day off for Birthday and Christmas shutdown.


• Additional holiday accrued after 2 years’ service starting from 1 day per year up to a maximum of 5 days.


• 45p per mile mileage allowance.


• Early finish on a Friday.


• Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling support and advice from day 1 of employment.


• Employee Mental Health First Aider.


• Flexible/home working encouraged.

Our client are a Values driven organisation creating a fantastic culture resulting in being the #1 Best Education and Training Company to work for in the UK and #2 Best Large Company to work for in the UK 2025.

As a Functional Skills Tutor, you will play a vital role in changing lives by building learners’ confidence, capability, and independence through high‑quality Maths and English delivery. For many learners, this role represents a turning point helping them achieve qualifications they may have previously struggled to attain and unlocking opportunities for progression, employment, and long‑term success.

Reporting to the Area Manager / Operations Manager, you will deliver engaging, learner‑centred teaching and tailored support that enables individuals to reach their full potential. Your work will contribute directly to positive learner outcomes while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and funding requirements, and fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment where every learner can thrive.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Deliver high-quality Maths and English sessions to individuals and groups, including online delivery via platforms such as Teams.


• Complete initial assessments, diagnostics, and educational testing to identify learner needs and inform personalised learning plans.


• Create and monitor individual learning plans to support learner progression. FS team to review.


• Work collaboratively with delivery teams to provide effective support and guidance for learners.


• Support learners to achieve a 75% first‑time pass rate in Functional Skills for entry level and level 1 and 65% at Level 2 through high‑quality teaching and timely intervention.


• Keep learner management data accurate and up to date.


• Actively participate in team meetings, standardisation activities, and the sharing of best practice.


• Contribute to quality assurance processes and support the organisation’s low‑risk status.


• Ensure timely interventions for learners at risk of delayed achievement.


• Commitment to continuous professional development relevant to the job role.

Personal Qualities

Champion our mission, vision, and values while fostering a learner‑focused culture. Promote equality, diversity, safeguarding, and health and safety across all activities. Exhibit a collaborative, problem‑solving attitude with a ‘can‑do’ ethos. Effective communicator with a passion for people and processes. Excellent time management, multitasking, and IT skills.

Essential Criteria

Minimum of Level 2 Functional Skills qualification in English and Maths, or equivalent. Thorough understanding of apprenticeship frameworks, funding, and Functional Skills.

Strong knowledge of Maths and English teaching strategies. Ability to conduct diagnostic assessments, initial screeners, and educational testing to support learner progression and identify additional learning needs.

Expertise in SEN(D) strategies, additional learning support, and assessment for access arrangements. Proficient IT skills that include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Ability to work independently but also as part of a team and a driving licence with access to own car

Desirable Criteria

Hold or working towards an assessor qualification (TAQA or equivalent qualification) Relevant teaching qualification (minimum PTTLS) or Certificate in Education and Training at Level 3 or 4

Experience designing and developing curriculums for Maths and English. Key Technologies Century, Maytas, Smart Assessor, Microsoft Office.