Functional Skills Tutor (English & Maths)
Location: Derby, Nottingham, Birmingham, Coventry
Pay: £110 – £130 per day
Contract: Part-Time | Freelance
Are you an experienced Functional Skills Tutor passionate about helping learners build confidence in English and Maths? This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver impactful teaching within the Employability and Skills sector, supporting learners to gain qualifications, improve career prospects, and progress into further education or employment.
Company
You’ll be joining a well-established training provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality Functional Skills, Adult Education, Employability, and Apprenticeship programmes.
Focused on learner success and progression, the organisation provides supportive and inclusive learning environments designed to help individuals overcome barriers, gain qualifications, and move towards sustainable employment.
They are committed to quality teaching, staff development, and positive learner outcomes, creating a collaborative culture where tutors are valued and supported.
Why join?
* Flexible part-time freelance opportunity
* Supportive and learner-focused delivery team
* Opportunity to teach across Functional Skills English and Maths
* Ongoing CPD and professional development
* Work within a respected provider in the FE and Skills sector
* Make a genuine impact on learner confidence and achievement
Job
As a Functional Skills Tutor, you will deliver engaging and effective Functional Skills English and/or Maths sessions to learners from a variety of backgrounds within adult education, employability, and vocational training programmes.
You’ll support learners to develop essential skills, achieve qualifications, and progress towards employment, apprenticeships, or further learning opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver high-quality Functional Skills English and Maths training
* Plan engaging lessons tailored to individual learner needs and ability levels
* Support learners working towards Functional Skills qualifications
* Monitor learner progress and provide structured feedback and coaching
* Maintain accurate learner records and compliance documentation
* Support learner retention, achievement, and progression outcomes
* Adapt delivery methods to engage learners with varying learning needs
* Ensure delivery aligns with Ofsted standards and quality frameworks
* Promote learner confidence, employability skills, and personal development
Ideal Candidate
You’ll be a passionate and learner-focused tutor with experience delivering Functional Skills English and/or Maths within the Further Education, Employability and Skills sector.
You will have:
* Experience delivering Functional Skills English and/or Maths
* A recognised teaching qualification such as AET, PTLLS, CET, DTLLS, or equivalent
* Strong classroom management and learner engagement skills
* Experience supporting learners from diverse backgrounds and ability levels
* Ability to motivate and inspire adult learners
* Good organisational, administrative, and IT skills
* Understanding of learner progress tracking and quality assurance processes
Desirable:
* Experience within FE Colleges, Training Providers, Apprenticeships, or Employability programmes
* Knowledge of AEB-funded (Adult Education Budget) provision and governing bodies requirements
* Experience supporting learners with additional learning needs or barriers to education
Apply Now
If you are looking for a rewarding part-time teaching opportunity where you can genuinely make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to take the next step in your education and training career