Functional Skills Tutor. Job in Blackburn Education & Training Jobs

Prospero Teaching; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A tutoring organization in Blackburn is seeking a dedicated part-time tutor to provide personalized educational support to vulnerable young people. The successful candidate will create and deliver tailored lessons in a one-on-one or small-group setting, focusing on improving engagement and academic attainment. Candidates must have QTS or equivalent and ideally experience working with SEND students. This position offers flexible hours, making a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent or tutoring experience is required.
• UK classroom teaching experience preferred but not essential.
• Experience working with SEND or disengaged pupils is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Create, plan and deliver 1:1 tailored lessons.
• Support and guide students in their educational journey.
• Work with vulnerable and at-risk young people.

Skills

Creativity

Patience

Experience with SEND or disengaged pupils

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Are you a dedicated and experienced educator with a passion for helping young minds thrive? If so, we have a very exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a tutor in Blackburn. You will be making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable, disengaged and at‑risk young people. The successful tutor must be able to create, plan and deliver 1:1 tailored lesson to bridge gaps in KS3 or KS4 pupil's education and boost engagement and attainment levels.

It is Prospero's mission to raise the standard of support given to vulnerable young people throughout the UK. As such, we are looking for a passionate, creative and holistic tutor, eager to provide academic support and guidance to students in a one‑on‑one or small‑group setting, improving their educational journey.

Contract/Position Details:

• Location - Within the community or pupils' home
• Position - Tutor
• Type of work - Contract
• Start date - ASAP
• Duration - Ongoing
• End date (if applicable) - Ongoing
• Contract type - Temporary
• Full-time/part-time - Part time
• Minimum rate of pay - 25 per hour
• Hours - Working hours can differentiate, depending on the convenient timings of the family

Experience, Training and Qualifications of the English, Maths and Science Tutor:

• QTS or equivalent or tutoring experience
• Possess UK classroom teaching experience preferred but not essential
• Be creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box
• Have experience working with SEND or disengaged pupils

To be eligible for this role, the potential Tutor must:

• Hold the right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child‑related references.