Work Based Tutor Functional Skills

**Tyne Coast College - Cross College**

**Quality**

**Work Based Tutor Functional Skills** RTF2526-78

**Permanent**

37 hours per week

Lecturer salary scale

Spine points 25 - 33

£33,496 - £43,471

**864 Teaching hours**

**12.30 Finish every Friday**

**Closing Date: Tuesday 11 November 2025**

**Are you passionate about supporting learners to achieve their potential in English and Maths? Tyne Coast College is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Work Based Tutor - Functional Skills to join our dynamic team.**

**About the Role**

As a Work Based Tutor, you will deliver high-quality teaching and assessment in Functional Skills English and Maths (Levels 1 and 2) to apprentices and work-based learners across college campuses and employer premises. You will play a key role in planning individual learning programmes, preparing engaging resources, and supporting learners to achieve and progress.

You’ll also contribute to quality assurance, liaise with employers and stakeholders, and support the wider apprenticeship team in delivering outstanding provision.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Deliver Functional Skills English and Maths to groups and individuals.

- Prepare structured lesson plans and learning materials.

- Use electronic platforms to assess and track learner progress.

- Engage with employers to support learner development.

- Maintain accurate records and contribute to programme reviews.

- Participate in standardisation meetings and staff development.

**What We’re Looking For**

**Essential**:

- Teaching qualification (CertEd or equivalent).

- GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

- Assessors Award (TAQA, A1 or equivalent).

- Experience teaching Functional Skills in FE or work-based settings.

- Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Commitment to safeguarding and equality, diversity, and inclusion.

**Desirable**:

- Internal Quality Assurance qualification (V1 or equivalent).

- Subject specialist qualification in English or Maths (Level 5+).

- Experience using digital platforms to enhance learning.

- Ability to travel across the North East.

**Why Join Us?**

Tyne Coast College is committed to staff development, equality, and creating a supportive environment for learners and staff alike. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and learner success.

Tyne Coast College was created from the merger of South Tyneside College and South Shields Marine School, with TyneMet College and Queen Alexandra Sixth Form.

We offer a vast range of educational opportunities for those aged 14 to adults - including A’levels, vocational programmes, apprenticeships, Higher Education and specialist maritime training. Our portfolio is multi award winning with national accolades and a global outstanding reputation for maritime provision. The College has a high performing SEND provision which has been recognised nationally and is a regional specialist in teaching and learning for learners with SEN.

Tyne Coast College is the North East’s world leading maritime training provider and was awarded the Queens Anniversary Prize for its expertise in creating high-tech under and above water digital scenarios and was rated Ofsted ‘Good’ in October 2019.

As a strong proactive voice in the north east we are passionate about providing a dynamic and diverse curriculum brimming with the essential academic and vocational skills’ training that enables students to progress on to their chosen careers.

Our motto for a bigger, better, stronger future for the region encapsulates our commitment to the region, the business sector and those living and working in the north east.

Recruiting high-calibre, professional staff with vocational credibility is at the core of our success. We are looking for dynamic and innovative individuals with a passion for achieving excellence through delivering a first class quality service at all times.