Functional Skills Tutor – Engaging Maths & English

Dovetail and Slate; Gayton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small class sizes

Teaching qualification route

Planning/assessment time

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is recruiting a Functional Skills Teacher for a full-time, permanent role in Staffordshire. You will deliver English and Maths up to GCSE/Functional Skills levels within an inclusive setting.

We welcome candidates with experience in alternative provisions or FE, and a commitment to supporting learners who may have faced barriers to education. DBS checks encouraged; training and development are provided.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• Experience teaching or supporting learners in English and/or Maths within an alternative provision, FE, or similar setting.
• Strong classroom management and the ability to engage learners who may be disengaged from education.
• Excellent communication skills and a calm, consistent approach.
• Commitment to inclusive education and supporting learners with additional needs.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain). A formal teaching qualification is desirable but not essential - full training and development support is available for suitable candidates.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and accessible English and Maths lessons to learners working towards GCSE or Functional Skills qualifications.
• Plan, prepare, and adapt schemes of work to meet the needs of learners with varying abilities and learning gaps.
• Assess student work regularly, providing clear feedback and support to drive progress.
• Monitor attendance, behaviour, and academic progress, implementing interventions where needed.
• Support learners' personal development, confidence, and resilience through positive relationships.
• Work closely with pastoral and support staff to ensure individual learner needs are met.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and tracking in line with organisational requirements.

Education

GCSE English/Maths C/4+

Teaching qualification (desirable)

Job description

Dovetail and Slate is recruiting a Functional Skills Teacher for a full-time, permanent role in Staffordshire. You will deliver English and Maths up to GCSE/Functional Skills levels within an inclusive setting.

We welcome candidates with experience in alternative provisions or FE, and a commitment to supporting learners who may have faced barriers to education. DBS checks encouraged; training and development are provided.