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 Durham 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:
1. Pay rate up to £30 per hour depending on qualification and/or experience
2. Up to 15 hours per week per student
3. Start date: June 2026
4. Location: Newton Aycliffe
5. Duration: ongoing
6. Access to our Resource Hub, which includes learning materials
7. Access to CPD accredited courses and training
Your role with us:
8. Deliver one-to-one or small group tuition in Functional Skills Maths and/or English
9. Develop and implement personalised lesson plans that address individual learning gaps.
10. Monitor student progress and provide regular, constructive feedback to students and their families.
11. Create a supportive and motivating learning environment to help students re-build their confidence in learning.
12. Complete daily attendance and weekly reports.
To be eligible for this role, the potential Functional Skills Tutors must:
13. Previous experience with functional skills
14. Hold the right to work in the UK
15. Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
16. Be able to reference the last two years of education/employment