Tutor - Newton Aycliffe

Prospero Teaching; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resource Hub access

CPD accredited courses and training

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking experienced Functional Skills Tutors to support learners in Newton Aycliffe with English and Maths at Entry Level 3, Level 1, and Level 2. Roles involve face-to-face sessions in community venues or learner homes, tailored to individual needs to build confidence and achieve qualifications.

Tutors deliver one-to-one or small group sessions, develop personalised plans, monitor progress, and provide feedback.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with Functional Skills.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered with the online update service or willingness to process a new application.
• Ability to reference the last two years of education/employment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one or small group tuition in Functional Skills Maths and/or English.
• Develop and implement personalised lesson plans that address individual learning gaps.
• Monitor student progress and provide regular, constructive feedback to students and their families.
• Create a supportive and motivating learning environment to help students rebuild their confidence in learning.
• Complete daily attendance and weekly reports.

Job description

Functional Skills Tutor - English & Maths - Newton Aycliffe

Prospero Teaching is working in partnership with local councils, SEND services, and education providers across Newton Aycliffe and the wider Tyne and Wear area to deliver high-quality, tailored one-to-one and small group Functional Skills support.

We are currently looking for experienced Functional Skills Tutors to teach English and Maths at Entry Level 3, Level 1, and Level 2.

About the Role

We're seeking dedicated and passionate Functional Skills Tutors based in Newton Aycliffe to work with young people who are currently not in full-time education.

Tutoring sessions are delivered face-to-face, typically within community venues, alternative provision settings, or in the learner's home environment. Each programme is bespoke to meet the learner's specific needs, helping them build confidence and achieve their Functional Skills English and Maths qualifications.

Position Details:

• Pay rate up to 30 per hour depending on qualification and/or experience
• Up to 15 hours per week per student
• Start date: October 2026
• Location: Newton Aycliffe
• Duration: ongoing
• Access to our Resource Hub, which includes learning materials
• Access to CPD accredited courses and training

Your role with us:

• Deliver one-to-one or small group tuition in Functional Skills Maths and/or English
• Develop and implement personalised lesson plans that address individual learning gaps.
• Monitor student progress and provide regular, constructive feedback to students and their families.
• Create a supportive and motivating learning environment to help students re-build their confidence in learning.
• Complete daily attendance and weekly reports.

To be eligible for this role, the potential Functional Skills Tutors must:

• Previous experience with functional skills
• 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
• Be able to reference the last two years of education/employment