Functional Skills Tutor (Maths & English)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 04 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 03 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | E7 9HH |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Tutorbase |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | E7FUNCTIONAL |
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Location: Forest Gate (In-person with some blended delivery)
Job Type: Part-Time or Full-Time
Pay: £15.00 – £20.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Expected Hours: 10–30 per week
About Tutorbase
Tutorbase is a growing and dynamic tuition centre offering high-quality learning support for children and adults across Maths, English, and Science. We specialise in supporting learners from Year 1 to Year 13 and adult learners progressing into employment, further education, or vocational qualifications.
We’re on the lookout for a passionate and motivated Functional Skills Tutor to help adult learners build confidence and key skills in English and Maths – both in life and in the workplace.
If you believe that education is a life-changing experience and you want to play a meaningful role in shaping learner journeys, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
What You’ll Do
As a Functional Skills Tutor at Tutorbase, you will deliver English and Maths at Level 1 and 2 to adult learners, including those completing qualifications in Health and Social Care and other vocational pathways. You'll create personalised learning plans and support learners both in-person and via blended learning.
You will play a key role in guiding learners toward success in their Functional Skills qualifications, with a strong focus on confidence-building, progress tracking, and embedding core employability skills.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality Functional Skills training in English and Maths (Level 1 & 2)
Create engaging, inclusive, and differentiated lesson plans tailored to learner needs
Use diagnostic assessments to set SMART targets and develop individual learning plans (ILPs)
Administer and support mock and live assessments
Track learner progress, complete reports, and maintain up-to-date learner records
Work closely with other Tutorbase staff to support overall learner achievement
Embed safeguarding, British Values, Prevent Duty, and equality into all learning
Maintain compliance with awarding bodies, OFSTED and internal quality standards
Build positive working relationships with learners, employers, and partners
Who You Are
Required
A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. AET, PTLLS, Cert Ed, or PGCE)
Level 2 or higher in Functional Skills or GCSEs (Grade C/4+) in English and Maths
Experience delivering Functional Skills in an education or training environment
A learner-focused, adaptable approach to teaching
Excellent communication and classroom management skills
Knowledge of Safeguarding, Prevent, and working with diverse adult learners
Confident using IT and e-learning platforms
Desirable
Experience supporting adult learners within vocational programmes (e.g. Health & Social Care)
Experience using e-portfolio systems
Previous experience working with Job Centre Plus or other learner referral partners
Why Join Tutorbase?
Positive and supportive working environment
Flexible working within set hours
Opportunities for internal progression and professional development
Bonus opportunities based on learner outcomes
Join a growing and passionate team that’s changing lives through education
Applicants should be aware of the following:
Two professional references will be required
A clear explanation will be needed for any gaps in employment history
An enhanced DBS check (including child barred list) will be required
Right to work in the UK must be provided
Original certificates and proof of ID must be shown if successful
To Apply
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your teaching experience, subject expertise, and availability. Don’t forget to mention if you are also able to deliver other workshops or training areas.
Start Date: September 2025
Job Type: Part-Time or Full-Time
Pay: £15.00 – £20.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Expected Hours: 10–30 per week
About Tutorbase
Tutorbase is a growing and dynamic tuition centre offering high-quality learning support for children and adults across Maths, English, and Science. We specialise in supporting learners from Year 1 to Year 13 and adult learners progressing into employment, further education, or vocational qualifications.
We’re on the lookout for a passionate and motivated Functional Skills Tutor to help adult learners build confidence and key skills in English and Maths – both in life and in the workplace.
If you believe that education is a life-changing experience and you want to play a meaningful role in shaping learner journeys, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
What You’ll Do
As a Functional Skills Tutor at Tutorbase, you will deliver English and Maths at Level 1 and 2 to adult learners, including those completing qualifications in Health and Social Care and other vocational pathways. You'll create personalised learning plans and support learners both in-person and via blended learning.
You will play a key role in guiding learners toward success in their Functional Skills qualifications, with a strong focus on confidence-building, progress tracking, and embedding core employability skills.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality Functional Skills training in English and Maths (Level 1 & 2)
Create engaging, inclusive, and differentiated lesson plans tailored to learner needs
Use diagnostic assessments to set SMART targets and develop individual learning plans (ILPs)
Administer and support mock and live assessments
Track learner progress, complete reports, and maintain up-to-date learner records
Work closely with other Tutorbase staff to support overall learner achievement
Embed safeguarding, British Values, Prevent Duty, and equality into all learning
Maintain compliance with awarding bodies, OFSTED and internal quality standards
Build positive working relationships with learners, employers, and partners
Who You Are
Required
A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. AET, PTLLS, Cert Ed, or PGCE)
Level 2 or higher in Functional Skills or GCSEs (Grade C/4+) in English and Maths
Experience delivering Functional Skills in an education or training environment
A learner-focused, adaptable approach to teaching
Excellent communication and classroom management skills
Knowledge of Safeguarding, Prevent, and working with diverse adult learners
Confident using IT and e-learning platforms
Desirable
Experience supporting adult learners within vocational programmes (e.g. Health & Social Care)
Experience using e-portfolio systems
Previous experience working with Job Centre Plus or other learner referral partners
Why Join Tutorbase?
Positive and supportive working environment
Flexible working within set hours
Opportunities for internal progression and professional development
Bonus opportunities based on learner outcomes
Join a growing and passionate team that’s changing lives through education
Applicants should be aware of the following:
Two professional references will be required
A clear explanation will be needed for any gaps in employment history
An enhanced DBS check (including child barred list) will be required
Right to work in the UK must be provided
Original certificates and proof of ID must be shown if successful
To Apply
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your teaching experience, subject expertise, and availability. Don’t forget to mention if you are also able to deliver other workshops or training areas.
Start Date: September 2025