Functional Skills Tutor

Functional Skills Tutor - OL13 Bacup, Lancashire

Location: OL13, Bacup, Lancashire
Position: Functional Skills Tutor
Hours: Part-Time, School Hours (Weekdays)
Pay: Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience and qualifications

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Functional Skills Tutor to provide high-quality, personalised tuition to learners in the Bacup (OL13) area of Lancashire. This rewarding role involves delivering engaging Functional Skills lessons in English and/or Maths, helping learners develop essential skills, improve confidence, and work towards their educational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored 1:1 Functional Skills tuition in English and/or Maths.
• Assess learners' abilities and create individual learning plans.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet learners' needs and targets.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate records of achievement.
• Adapt teaching methods to support different learning styles and abilities.
• Build positive relationships with learners, families, and relevant professionals.
• Encourage motivation, engagement, and independent learning.

Requirements

• Experience teaching or tutoring Functional Skills English and/or Maths.
• Strong understanding of Functional Skills qualifications and curriculum.
• Ability to deliver engaging and differentiated learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, or equivalent).
• Functional Skills teaching experience.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND, SEMH, or those outside of mainstream education.
• Previous experience delivering 1:1 tuition.

What We Offer

• Part-time hours during school hours, Monday to Friday.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to learners' education and future prospects.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.