Functional Skills Tutor in Alternative Provision | Cheshire
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £22,000.0 to £33,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Dependent on Experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2025 |
| Location: | Cheshire East, Cheshire, WA16 6BY |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4709635_1753188367 |
Summary
Functional Skills Teacher / Tutor - Alternative Provision (Cheshire)
Full-time | September Start | Temp-to-Perm or Permanent Opportunity
Salary: £22,000 - £33,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Location: Cheshire
Your New Company
Hays Education are working exclusively with a unique and expanding Alternative Provision (AP) based in the Cheshire countryside, offering a rare opportunity for a passionate and creative educator to join a specialist setting that blends academic learning with outdoor education and animal care. We are recruiting for a Functional Skills Teacher or Functional Skills Tutor to deliver English and Maths to small groups of learners with additional needs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a non-mainstream environment and is looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people. This role is available as a temp-to-perm position to ensure the right fit, or permanent from day one for the ideal candidate.
Your New Role
- Deliver engaging and tailored Functional Skills English and Maths lessons
- Support learners with SEND and SEMH needs in a therapeutic, nature-based setting
- Work closely with a small, supportive team to create a nurturing learning environment
- Teach in an outdoor setting and engage with animals as part of the school's holistic approach
- Contribute to a growing provision with exciting opportunities for career progression
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Experience teaching or tutoring Functional Skills (or equivalent)
- A creative, adaptable, and student-centred approach
- A passion for alternative education, outdoor learning, and animal-assisted support
- Strong communication and behaviour management skills
- Ideal for someone looking to move out of mainstream education or a previous Head of Department who is looking for a new challenge
What You'll Get in Return
- A rewarding role in a specialist alternative provision
- The chance to work in a rural, animal-friendly environment
- Supportive leadership and a clear path for professional development
- Competitive pay and flexible start options
What You Need to do Now
If you are interested in this position, please click "Apply Now" to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV over. If you would like some additional information about this role, please give Amy Fitzgerald a call on 0161 228 7300.
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