Functional Skills Tutor Maths and English

TeacherActive; Stapleford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Stapleford is seeking a Functional Skills Tutor for Maths and English. The ideal candidate will deliver lessons from Entry Level to Level 2 and support learners facing barriers to mainstream education. This is a full-time, term-time-only position with potential for permanent placement. Applicants should have experience in delivering Functional Skills and effective ways to adapt lessons to diverse learning needs. Benefits include dedicated support and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free CPD courses and certificates

Access to Guaranteed Payment Scheme

Referral Scheme up to £100

24/7 dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with SEND, SEMH or additional needs.
• Understanding of safeguarding and best practice when working with vulnerable learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and accessible Maths and English lessons from Entry Level to Level 2.
• Work closely with learners to build confidence and improve academic skills.

Skills

Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths and/or English

Ability to adapt lessons to meet a wide range of learning styles and abilities

Strong behaviour management and communication skills

Compassionate, flexible and learner-focused approach

Education

Recognised teaching qualification (PTLLS, AET, Cert Ed or PGCE)

Job description

Functional Skills Tutor Maths and English

East Midlands/ temporary / £18.60 - 24.80 per hour

TeacherActive is proud to be working in partnership with a specialist education provider based in Carrington, Nottingham. The provision supports learners aged 11–19 who face barriers to mainstream education, including SEND, SEMH needs and low prior attainment. The setting offers a nurturing, learner‑centred environment where education is tailored to individual needs.

The ideal Functional Skills Tutor will deliver engaging and accessible Maths and English lessons from Entry Level to Level 2. You will work closely with learners to build confidence, improve academic skills and support progress towards EHCP and individual learning targets.

This is a full‑time, term‑time‑only role (Monday to Friday), with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The successful Functional Skills Tutor will have:

• Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths and/or English
• Ability to adapt lessons to meet a wide range of learning styles and abilities
• Experience supporting learners with SEND, SEMH or additional needs
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• A compassionate, flexible and learner‑focused approach
• Understanding of safeguarding and best practice when working with vulnerable learners
• A recognised teaching qualification (PTLLS, AET, Cert Ed or PGCE) – desirable

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated consultant available 24/7
• Free CPD courses and certificates via our My-Progression platform
• Access to our Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (T&Cs apply)
• Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring correct tax and National Insurance contributions with no hidden deductions.

If you are interested in this Functional Skills Tutor position, click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

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