Functional Skills Tutor- 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Pertemps Specialist Talent Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Functional Skills Tutor to deliver face-to-face English and Maths to apprentices. The ideal candidate will have teaching experience and the ability to support learners with varying needs. This role involves planning lessons, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The position is fixed-term for 12 months with a competitive salary and opportunities to impact learners' futures positively.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Opportunity to support UK defence training

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering Functional Skills.
• Experience with apprenticeship programmes or within the defence sector.
• Requires Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Functional Skills English and Maths tailored to learners' needs.
• Motivate and support learners, including those with special educational needs.
• Plan lessons and prepare assessments and resources.
• Conduct assessments per regulatory standards.
• Track and report learner progress accurately.

Skills

Teaching and coaching

Assessment

Learner support

Flexible lesson planning

Education

Certificate in Education & Training or equivalent

Functional Skills English and Maths Level 2 or GCSEs

Job description

Functional Skills Tutor - Lyneham, Wiltshire
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Holiday: 25 days + Bank Holidays
Contract: Fixed Term - 12 months

About the Role

We are supporting a leading organisation delivering training programmes across Salisbury and Wiltshire, focused on supporting UK defence infrastructure. We are seeking an experienced Functional Skills Tutor to teach, coach, assess, and support learners, helping them achieve their qualifications and reach their full potential. You will deliver face‑to‑face English and Maths to apprentices, with cohort sizes of up to 16 learners. The role also involves acting as an Apprenticeship Support Coach, providing additional guidance to ensure learners remain on track and succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Functional Skills English and Maths, adapting lessons to meet the needs of all learners
• Support and motivate learners, including those with SPLDs or neurodiverse requirements
• Plan and prepare lessons, assessments and learning resources
• Conduct invigilation and assessments in line with ESFA, Ofsted and awarding organisation standards
• Track and report learner progress accurately
• Build strong working relationships across delivery, quality and compliance teams
• Maintain CPD and contribute ideas to enhance teaching and learning
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity and organisational policies

Qualifications & Experience Required

Essential:

• Certificate in Education & Training (or equivalent)
• Functional Skills English and Maths Level 2 or GCSEs (Grade 4-9 / C or above)
• Proven experience delivering Functional Skills
• Experience with apprenticeship programmes or within the defence sector

Please note: This role is subject to Security Clearance.

For more information or to apply, please contact:
Simon Atkins, Pertemps