At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver personalised one-to-one or small group sessions in Maths and English.
- Company: Join a passionate community at Prospero Teaching, dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Earn up to £30 per hour, flexible hours, and access to training resources.
- Other info: Ongoing role with excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Help students overcome barriers and achieve their academic goals in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in functional skills teaching and a commitment to student success.
Functional Skills Tutor - English and Maths
At Prospero Teaching, we work in partnership with Local Councils, schools, and SEND teams across the UK to support young people who are unable to access full-time education.
Our goal is to match students with dedicated tutors who can deliver personalised one-to-one or small group sessions, helping each learner reach their full potential through tailored educational support.
We take pride in building a community of passionate and committed tutors who are driven to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people by delivering high-quality, individualised education.
We are currently experiencing a high demand for Functional Skills Tutors in Hexham to support students in Maths and English.
These learners are not currently accessing full-time education due to permanent or temporary exclusion and require additional support to re-engage with learning.
This role is ideal for tutors who are patient, adaptable, and committed to creating a positive learning environment.
You will work closely with students to build their confidence, overcome barriers to education, and help them achieve their academic goals through tailored, engaging sessions.
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: September 2025
- Location: Hexham
- Duration: ongoing
- Access to our Resource Hub, which includes learning materials
- Access to CPD accredited courses and training
The Position
- Deliver one-to-one 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, specifically English and Maths.
- Available to Travel to Hexham, Northumberland, on a regular basis.
- 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
- Apply Now
Please apply within or contact Evan on (phone number removed) for more information.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy - IND-SEN
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Join a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young learners in Medway. Our work culture fosters collaboration and creativity, providing you with opportunities for professional growth and development while you help students regain their confidence in education. With a focus on tailored support and a commitment to inclusivity, we offer a fulfilling environment where your contributions truly matter.
