12-month fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity for internal candidates
We are looking for a dedicated professional who wants to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people. As a Functional Skills Tutor, you will support Children Looked After (CLA) and vulnerable students including SEND in KS3 through to Post 16. This is a term-time only position based on 39 weeks, and a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Search ‘secondment policy’ on the intranet for more information.
As you help our vulnerable cohorts work toward strong outcomes, in line with our high expectations, we will provide the support and training to help you thrive in your role.
About you...
We are looking for a tutor to teach Functional Skills (FS) Maths to Children Looked After (CLA) and vulnerable students including SEND in KS3 through to Post 16. Where desirable, you will also have the skills to teach FS English.
In addition, you will support post 16 Children Looked After and other vulnerable students, including SEND to work towards gaining Functional Skills qualifications in Maths or to improve grades to prevent NEET (not in education, employment or training) and improve life chances.
To be successful in this post, you will hold a Level 5 Diploma in Teaching with a specialist pathway in Mathematics (Numeracy) or will be able to demonstrate equivalent experience. You will also have experience supporting learners in a Secondary or Post‑16 setting and a proven knowledge of Maths Functional Skills programmes. Daytime availability for teaching is essential.
About the team...
The Virtual School works with a multi-disciplinary team including SEND, schools, colleges, businesses, universities, social workers, personal advisors, parents, guardians and foster carers to support children and young people through school and onto either further education, employment or training.
We are a team committed to empowering our children and young people to realise their potential. By helping you be your best, we strengthen our team and the impact we make.
Key responsibilities...
As a Functional Skills Tutor for Children Looked After, you will:
* focus on Maths and plan lessons tailored to meet the unique needs of the students while also covering content required to sit the appropriate Functional Skills (FS) exam.
* use creative planning approaches to make learning relevant to real life contexts that interest and engage the students.
* plan activities to build confidence, resilience and persistence within sessions to prepare students for less intensive support, creating opportunities for socialisation and collaboration between individuals in lessons to prepare students for larger classes in the future.
* undertake diagnostic assessments, write reports, set appropriate initial FS objectives and support the students to achieve.
* record, track and report on individual learner’s progress and provide information for PEPs (Personal Education Plans) and EHCP Annual Review meetings to report on academic progress for students.
Our benefits…
* Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
* Paid employee volunteering scheme.
* Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
* Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
* Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
* Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.
Our values
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Reasonable adjustments
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.
Interview date
Interviews will be held on 24th April 2026.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.