Functional Skills Tutor - Worthy Down

Pearson; Winchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Functional Skills Tutor to deliver English and Mathematics qualifications at Worthy Down, Winchester. The role involves managing a caseload of learners, providing both face-to-face and remote support, and ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards. With a focus on nurturing an inclusive learning environment, this opportunity is ideal for candidates with relevant teaching qualifications and a passion for education.

Qualifications

• Relevant teaching qualification required.
• Experience delivering Functional Skills to Level 2.
• Experience providing remote support using technology.

Responsibilities

• Teaching English and Mathematics Functional Skills qualifications.
• Managing Functional Skills caseload and ensuring timely completion.
• Support and motivate trainees in their studies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

Cert Ed, PGCE or DTLLS

Level 2 qualification in English

Level 2 qualification in Mathematics

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Functional Skills Tutor - Worthy Down, Winchester

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Client:

Pearson

Location:

Winchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

We are the world’s learning company with more than 24,000 employees operating in 70 countries. We combine world-class educational content and assessment, powered by services and technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at scale. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.

Purpose

Responsible for delivering English and Mathematics Functional Skills qualifications to the Army’s Phase 2 AGC SPS soldiers under instruction at Worthy Down Barracks, Worthy Down, Winchester. This role also involves delivering Functional Skills to AGC SPS soldiers and other Pearson TQ apprentices remotely and at other employer and Pearson locations.

Context

TQ Education & Training (part of the Pearson Group) is a provider of outsourced training services to the UK Ministry of Defence, other public sector organisations and private companies both in the UK and overseas. This role will support Functional Skills delivery as part of the Army RE Apprenticeship contract with the MoD but will work across all Pearson TQ contracts.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching English and Mathematics Functional Skills qualifications at levels 1 and 2, including conducting initial assessments, diagnostic assessments and administering exams

Manage Functional Skills caseload to ensure learners complete in a timely manner, including organising course bookings and issuing Joining Instructions

Ensure the learner’s e-portfolio is updated with evidence of learning, achievement, feedback, communication attempts and show the learning plan

Complete Speaking and Listening assessments at levels 1 and 2, including the recording of assessments and completion of Awarding Body paperwork

Provide face-to-face and remote learning support and motivate learners in their studies and remote support when required

Complete Tutor Rationale and Programme Plans with each learner to outline the level of Functional Skills to be completed and the course topics to be studied

Complete Learning Session Records with each learner to document progress made and the learner journey

Support and motivate trainees in their studies

Update Individual learning plans (ILPs) and document progress made and the learner journey

Undertake other specified duties including course/resource development, learner induction, tutorial support and associated administrative tasks

Have available an up-to-date syllabus, schemes of work and lesson plans (showing methods of delivery) for each course/class taught

Prepare and use suitable teaching and learning materials for a range of courses/classes which consider differentiation and individual learning styles

Use a range of appropriate delivery methodologies

Maintain accurate records as required for examinations, all assessed work and report on learner progress when required

To provide relevant Functional Skills statistical data to the management team

Follow all agreed Quality Assurance Systems and Risk Management systems and comply with all policies and procedures , Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities and ensure that these policies are followed

Undertake appropriate staff development activities that support personal development, ensuring your own teaching practice conforms with standards

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Relevant teaching qualification Cert Ed, PGCE or DTLLS

A minimum level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics

Experience of delivering Functional Skills (English and Mathematics) up to level 2

Experience of providing face-to-face and remote support to learners using a range of delivery methods, including the use of technology Zoom

Ability to embrace and develop practical and innovative delivery models for Functional Skills

Ability to adopt contextualised Functional Skills delivery techniques to engage learners

Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills

Flexible, adaptable and enthusiastic

Car owner, with a willingness to use on Pearson TQ business as required (mileage allowance payable)

This post is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applicants will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the DBS.

What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.