Functional Skills Tutor

Job Details

Job Title: Functional Skills Tutor English & Maths (South Manchester)
Location: South Manchester
Pay Rate: Up to GBP30 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Temporary Part-Time

Our Functional Skills Tutors play an important role in supporting learners who need additional help to develop essential English and Maths skills. Working on a one-to-one or small group basis, you will help students build confidence, improve their core skills, and achieve recognised Functional Skills qualifications.

We understand that every learner progresses at their own pace. That's why we encourage a supportive, flexible approach to tutoring, creating an environment where learners feel comfortable, motivated, and able to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one or small group Functional Skills English and/or Maths sessions.
• Plan and adapt lessons to suit different learning abilities and engagement levels.
• Support learners in developing core literacy and numeracy skills relevant to everyday life and work.
• Build positive relationships with learners to promote confidence and consistent progress.
• Monitor progress and provide clear feedback to learners and relevant professionals where required.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience teaching or tutoring English and/or Maths.
• Experience delivering or supporting Functional Skills learning.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage learners with different needs and abilities.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Must have, or be willing to undertake, an Enhanced DBS check.

Desirable Qualifications

• PGCE in Secondary Education and/or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience supporting learners working below expected levels.
• Experience working in alternative provision, further education, or training settings.

If you are a patient and engaging tutor with a passion for helping learners build essential skills and you’re ready to make a real impact, this role offers a rewarding opportunity with a flexible, part-time schedule.

Other Information

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and pass all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

If you're interested, please apply or send your CV to (url removed).

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