Functional Skills Tutor. Job in Durham Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A leading educational agency in the Durham area is looking for an experienced Functional Skills Tutor to deliver Maths and English tuition to students who are not accessing full-time education. This role requires compassion and adaptability, with responsibilities including personalized lesson planning and progress tracking. Candidates should have experience delivering Functional Skills and hold a valid DBS. The position offers flexible hours with competitive pay, and training resources are provided.

Benefits

Access to learning materials

CPD-accredited training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience delivering one-to-one or small group tuition in Maths and/or English.
• Ability to create tailored lesson plans for individual learning needs.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised one-to-one or small group Functional Skills tuition.
• Create and deliver tailored lesson plans that target individual learning needs.
• Track and record student progress, providing constructive feedback.

Skills

Experience delivering Functional Skills

Compassion and adaptability

Ability to build confidence in learners

Job description

Functional Skills Tutor - Durham

Prospero Teaching is working in partnership with Local Councils, SEND teams, and Schools across the North East to meet the growing demand for dedicated Functional Skills Tutors. We are currently seeking experienced tutors to deliver Maths and English to learners across Entry Level 3, Level 1, and Level 2 in the Durham area.

The Role

We are looking for compassionate and adaptable Functional Skills Tutors to work with children and young people who are not accessing full-time education for a variety of reasons. Many of these learners may have been out of school for an extended period and may face emotional or motivational barriers to learning.

You will provide engaging one-to-one or small group tuition designed to re-build confidence, close knowledge gaps, and support each student’s individual learning journey. Sessions will take place face-to-face in community settings, schools/alternative provisions, or within the young person’s home.

Position Details

• Pay: Up to GBP30 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Hours: Up to 15 hours per week per student
• Start date: ASAP
• Location: Durham
• Duration: Ongoing

Additional benefits

• Access to our Resource Hub, including high-quality learning materials
• Access to CPD‑accredited training and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised one-to-one or small group Functional Skills tuition in Maths and/or English.
• Create and deliver tailored lesson plans that target individual learning needs.
• Track and record student progress, providing constructive feedback to learners and families.
• Build a nurturing, motivating learning environment that promotes confidence and engagement.
• Complete daily attendance logs and weekly written reports.

To be considered for this role, applicants must:

• Have previous experience delivering Functional Skills.
• Hold the right to work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced Child Barred List DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.
• Be able to provide references covering the last two years of employment/education.

To apply, please submit your application via this advert or contact Ellen on (phone number removed) for further information. Prospero Teaching acts as an employment business and education recruitment agency. Successful candidates will be required to register with Prospero Teaching to undertake this role.