Job description
Functional Skills Tutor
Prospero Teaching are partnered with Local Councils, SEND teams and Schools throughout the UK.
We have a high demand for one-to-one or small group Functional Skills Tutors who have experience in delivering Maths, English & PSHE in Newcastle across Entry Level 3, Level 1 and Level 2.
The Opportunity
We are looking for Functional Skills Tutors in Newcastle to support children and young people on a 1-1 or small group basis who are not currently accessing full time education for various reasons.
Many of our young people have not attended school for some time and may have emotional barriers to learning. As a result, we are seeking nurturing Functional Skills Tutors with a patient, flexible approach and a passion for working closely with students to overcome barriers to learning.
Sessions will take place face to face either in a community setting, School/Alternative Provision or at the young person’s home.
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: September 2025
4. Location: Newcastle
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