Functional Skills Tutor

6 months ago


Derbyshire, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

We are currently seeking dedicated and passionate tutors to work alongside local authorities and virtual schools, providing essential support to students in Functional Skills Maths and English. Our priority is to provide tailored assistance to students with diverse challenges, including behavioural challenges, SEN, and looked after children. We believe that our role is vital in equipping these students with the skills they need to succeed in life.

The role involves delivering 1:1 tuition, which may be in a school, local venue, or the student's home, and is highly flexible. Tutors are expected to create and deliver engaging sessions that cater to the individual needs of their students, ensuring they receive both functional skills and emotional support.

We are looking for candidates with experience working with students who require emotional support, and who are confident communicating with local authorities and care home staff. The ideal candidate should possess excellent planning and delivery skills, as well as expertise in Functional Skills English and Maths.

Requirements include a teaching qualification (QTS) or relevant tutoring experience, experience working with students with SEMH needs, and a valid DBS check on the update service (which can be applied for through Teaching Personnel).

We offer competitive rates of £20 - £25 per hour, exclusive access to our CPD academy, a team of consultants to support you in your job search and provide ongoing assistance, and flexibility in working conditions.

If you are an experienced tutor looking to make a positive impact in the lives of students with diverse challenges, we want to hear from you. Join our team and help our students succeed

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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