Functional Skills Tutor (Maths & English)

Teacheractive Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Nottingham seeks a Functional Skills Tutor to deliver Maths and English lessons to learners aged 11–19. The ideal candidate will have experience in functional skills education and a recognised teaching qualification. This opportunity offers a supportive environment, competitive pay, and the potential for a permanent position.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Free CPD opportunities

Competitive, transparent pay

£100 referral bonus

24/7 support

Qualifications

• Deliver engaging, learner-focused Functional Skills Maths and English lessons (Entry Level to Level 2).
• Differentiate content to meet a range of learning styles and abilities.
• Support learners with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of learner attendance, progress, and achievement.
• Collaborate with support staff to ensure learner success.

Skills

Previous experience delivering Functional Skills Maths and/or English

Strong behaviour management and communication skills

Compassionate and flexible approach

Understanding of safeguarding and SEND best practice

Education

Recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PTLLS, AET, Cert Ed, PGCE)

Job description

Overview

Functional Skills Tutor – Maths & English

Location: Arnold, Nottingham

Full-Time | Term Time Only | Monday to Friday

Competitive Daily Rate | Paid via PAYE

Temp-to-Perm Opportunity Available

Are you passionate about supporting learners to build essential life and work skills in Maths and English?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist education provider in Arnold, Nottingham, to recruit a Functional Skills Tutor. You’ll be delivering Maths and English lessons to learners aged 11–19 who may face barriers to mainstream education, including those with SEND, SEMH, or low prior attainment.

This rewarding role offers the chance to truly make a difference—and could lead to a permanent position for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, learner-focused Functional Skills Maths and English lessons (Entry Level to Level 2)
• Differentiate content to meet a range of learning styles and abilities
• Support learners with additional needs, helping build confidence and motivation
• Work towards individual EHCP and academic progress targets
• Maintain accurate records of learner attendance, progress, and achievement
• Collaborate with support staff, tutors, and pastoral teams to ensure learner success

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience delivering Functional Skills Maths and/or English
• A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PTLLS, AET, Cert Ed, PGCE) – desirable
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• A compassionate and flexible approach to supporting vulnerable or disengaged learners
• A good understanding of safeguarding and SEND best practice

What You’ll Get from TeacherActive

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
• Free CPD opportunities via our My-Progression platform
• Access to our Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Competitive, transparent pay – paid via PAYE, with no hidden deductions
• £100 referral bonus when you refer a friend (T&Cs apply)
• 24/7 support from our experienced and friendly team

Looking to make a lasting impact through education?

Apply today and take the next step in your teaching career with a supportive, learner-focused environment in Bulwell.

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.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.