Functional Skills English Tutor (Temporary)

Functional Skills English Tutor

Temporary Contract

Location: Yorkshire and the Humber

Start date: 23 November 2026

About the Role

A further education provider in Yorkshire and the Humber is looking for a Functional Skills English Tutor to deliver Functional Skills English to post-16 learners. You'll plan and deliver engaging sessions, adapt your approach to a range of abilities, and help learners build the literacy and confidence they need to achieve.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality Functional Skills English sessions across a range of levels.
• Preparing schemes of work, resources and assessments.
• Carrying out initial assessment and tracking learner progress towards their goals.
• Marking work, giving timely feedback and preparing learners for their assessments.
• Working alongside curriculum colleagues and support staff to ensure inclusive practice.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• A Level 3 qualification in English, or equivalent subject knowledge
• Experience of delivering Functional Skills English, ideally within further education
• A recognised teaching qualification, or a genuine willingness to work toward one
• Strong classroom management and learner engagement skills
• A commitment to supporting learners from a range of backgrounds

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience of working with post-16 or adult learners
• Familiarity with initial and diagnostic assessment tools

If you're ready to help learners gain the English skills that open doors, we'd love to hear from you.