Functional Skills Tutor

Job description

Job Description

No “bums on seats”. No red tape. Just a small, close-knit training provider where the learner is genuinely at the heart of everything.

You'll be joining a team of just 20 people — it's more like a family than a workplace. Everyone supports each other, and you'll have the freedom to make changes quickly, adapt, and actually see your ideas come to life.

If your heart's in education and you want to make a real difference, you'll fit right in.

The role

• Deliver engaging Functional Skills English and Maths lessons (Entry 3 to Level 2)
• Teach mainly 16–18-year-olds, many with EHCPs or additional needs
• Manage a rolling cohort of around 60 learners (growing towards 80)
• Use existing Pearson schemes of work and prep learners for weekly exams
• Have one day a week for admin and planning from home

About you

• Experienced delivering Functional Skills (reformed curriculum preferred)
• Confident teaching the 16–18 age group
• SEN or employability experience a bonus
• You don't need to reinvent the wheel — everything's in place, ready to teach
• Teaching qualification is essential (AET 3 / PTLLS min)

The vibe

• Friendly, flexible, inclusive team
• Work–life balance: no evenings, no weekend pressure
• Supportive management – genuinely lovely place to work

Perks

• 22 days' annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off!
• Life assurance & critical illness cover
• Access to a wide range of staff discounts and wellbeing benefits

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newbury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English