Functional Skills Tutor: Inspire Maths & English for Teens

SchoolBrowse; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

CPD support

Blue Light Card

Job summary

New Meaning Training High Wycombe is seeking a Functional Skills Tutor to deliver English and Maths to learners aged 15–25. You will build trust, keep expectations clear, and make learning feel possible again through one-to-one work, small group sessions and practical tasks linked to real life.

This is a permanent, full-time, term-time-only position of 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:30. Salary is negotiable and based on experience. The post is based at our High Wycombe centre.

Qualifications

• Functional Skills delivery up to Level 2 or GCSE level experience required.
• Experience delivering one-to-one and small group sessions.
• Ability to create embedded, practical Functional Skills curriculum.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with SEND/SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Functional Skills English and Maths up to Level 2/GCSE.
• Work with learners one-to-one and in small groups.
• Create learning activities that are clear, practical and real-life linked.
• Build positive, steady relationships with learners.
• Support learners with SEND/SEMH needs.
• Adapt sessions to different starting points and learning styles.
• Help learners develop routine, focus and belief in themselves.
• Embed English and Maths into wider learning and vocational activity.
• Support onboarding, induction and learner reviews.
• Track learner progress and next steps clearly.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to learner plans.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop schemes of work, lesson plans and resources.
• Respond calmly to behaviour and engagement changes; consider home, community or centre-based learning as needed.

Skills

Functional Skills delivery

One-to-one tutoring

Small group instruction

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

SEND/SEMH understanding

Independent working

Education

Qualification in Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

New Meaning Training High Wycombe is seeking a Functional Skills Tutor to deliver English and Maths to learners aged 15–25. You will build trust, keep expectations clear, and make learning feel possible again through one-to-one work, small group sessions and practical tasks linked to real life.

This is a permanent, full-time, term-time-only position of 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:30. Salary is negotiable and based on experience. The post is based at our High Wycombe centre.