Functional Skills English Tutor

Our client is seeking an experienced and adaptable Functional Skills English Tutor (MAT Cover) to support learners across a range of abilities and educational needs.

The role will involve delivering Functional Skills English to learners working towards Entry Level 1–3 and Level 1 & 2, alongside providing flexible teaching and cover across the wider Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) as required.

Our client supports learners with a range of additional needs, including SEND, autism, ADHD, dyslexia, communication difficulties and other learning differences. The successful candidate will have a patient, supportive and adaptable approach, with the ability to build positive relationships and create an inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated Functional Skills English lessons from Entry Level 1 to Level 2.

• Develop learners' skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening and communication.

• Provide teaching and cover across the MAT as required, adapting to different groups, settings and learner needs.

• Deliver engaging lessons and activities that encourage participation, confidence and independence.

• Adapt teaching approaches and resources to meet individual learning needs.

• Support learners with additional needs, including SEND, autism, ADHD, dyslexia and communication or behavioural difficulties.

• Assess and monitor learner progress using appropriate assessment and tracking methods.

• Maintain accurate learner records and provide constructive feedback.

• Prepare learners for Functional Skills assessments and examinations.

• Support learners in developing English skills for everyday life, further education and employment.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals to support learner progress and wellbeing.

• Attend team meetings, standardisation sessions and quality assurance activities as required.

• Maintain up-to-date CPD and professional knowledge.

• Follow safeguarding, equality, health and safety and learner wellbeing policies.

• Demonstrate flexibility and undertake additional teaching, cover and support duties across the MAT where required.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Recognised teaching qualification such as AET, Cert Ed, PGCE or equivalent.

• English GCSE Grade C/4 or above, or Functional Skills English Level 2.

• Recognised assessor qualification.

• Experience of teaching or supporting learners with a range of abilities and learning needs.

• Experience of planning and delivering differentiated lessons.

• Understanding of assessment, learner progression and individual learning needs.

• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work flexibly across different teaching environments