The Opportunity
Prospero Teaching are partnered with Local Authorities, SEND teams, and schools throughout the UK, providing tailored educational support to children and young people who are currently out of education, disengaged from learning, or require additional support to achieve qualifications.
We are currently seeking experienced Functional Skills Tutors to support Key Stage 4 learners who are not currently on track to achieve a pass mark in GCSE Maths and/or English, or who would benefit from working towards a Functional Skills qualification instead.
Tutors will be required to deliver Functional Skills Maths and/or English at Entry Level 3, Level 1, or Level 2, depending on the learner's baseline assessment and current working level. Many of the young people we support have SEND needs, gaps in education, low confidence, or difficulties engaging within mainstream settings, so we are looking for tutors who are patient, adaptable, and able to build positive relationships.
Support will take place during the school day and can be offered for up to 15 hours per week. Tutors will also be expected to carry out baseline assessments to determine the most appropriate Functional Skills level for each learner and prepare them towards achieving their qualification.
Position Details:
Position: Functional Skills Tutor
Location: Barking and Dagenham
Hours: Up to 15 hours per week (during school hours)
Subjects: Functional Skills Maths and/or English
Levels: Entry Level 3, Level 1 and Level 2
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Experience, Training and Qualifications:
QTS, PGCE, Tutor Qualification or equivalent experience
Previous experience teaching Functional Skills Maths and/or English
Experience supporting SEND, SEMH, or disengaged learners
UK teaching or tutoring experience
Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
Creative, patient, and flexible approach to learning
To be eligible for this role, the Functional Skills Tutor must:
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
Provide two professional child-related references covering the last two years
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To find out more or apply for this position, please send your CV to Kyrah Cohen by applying to this role or emailing
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy