Functional Skills Tutor
Job description: Maths and English Functional Skills Tutor
Passionate about educational equality? Get Trained, Get Paid, Get Further.
Position: Maths or English Functional Skills Tutor
Location: We are seeking tutors based in Essex. Tuition is in-person and will take place in local youth engagement hubs in Chelmsford and Colchester. You must be able to reliably commute to one of these locations on a weekly basis.
Hours Available: 10 hours per week (dependent on availability). Sessions are delivered between 9-5:30pm in 4-hour blocks. Programmes will run until June 2026.
Salary: £18 an hour plus holiday pay.
About Us
Get Further are an award-winning charity that supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds to develop the skills they need to progress onto higher-level courses, apprenticeships, and into the workplace. We partner with colleges, employers and local authorities to deliver tailored tuition for GCSE and Functional Skills, offering valuable extra support to help students secure gateway qualifications.
About the Role
As a Flex Tutor, you’ll deliver small-group tuition (1–3 students) using Get Further’s ready-to-go Maths and English resources. You’ll help unlock opportunities for learners who are currently NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) or at risk of becoming NEET, who need a second chance at crucial gateway qualifications.
No lesson planning needed- just focused delivery and meaningful student support during weekly 4-hour sessions.
Learners will be completing their Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification's at the end of the programme. This is an exciting opportunity to have a direct impact on the life chances of students –helping them to improve their skills and achieve key qualifications that open doors for future study and work.
What We Offer
* £18/hour + holiday pay.
* 2 full days of paid tutor training.
* Fully resourced lessons and full delivery training.
* Ongoing professional development and support.
* Opportunities for career growth in education and the charity sector.
* Join a passionate tutor community and access our Tutor Academy, socials, and events.
Person Specification
We're looking for individuals who:
* Are passionate about tackling educational inequality
* Have strong communication skills and empathy
* Are resilient, reliable, and professional
* Can build rapport with students and staff
* Reflect Get Further’s values: Bold, Optimistic, Ambitious, Tenacious
* Experience in teaching or tutoring is desirable, but not essential.
Requirements
* Right to work in the UK
* Grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths (or equivalent)
* A-level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject at grade B or above
* Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree (or working towards one)
* Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing
* Commitment to attend two full days of training
* Access to travel to placement and/or online setup (for remote roles).
Tutor Training
Our next paid tutor training will take place on the 24th/25th March. This will be held virtually. If you are applying for this role, please ensure you are available and keep these days free if successful in your application.
Join Us in Making a Difference. Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to empowering students