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Functional Skills Tutor
- chester, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Part time
Job Description
Functional Skills Tutor - Chester
Location: Chester
Hours: 5-15 hours per week
Start Date: September 2026
Duration: Ongoing
Prospero Teaching are recruiting for a Functional Skills Tutor to deliver personalised 1:1 tuition in Chester.
This role would suit a tutor who can combine strong subject knowledge with an approachable teaching style and help learners develop the practical skills they need to progress.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individual Functional Skills tuition
- Support English and/or Maths depending on learner requirements
- Plan sessions around current ability
- Identify and target areas for improvement
- Develop practical literacy and numeracy skills
- Adapt teaching to maintain engagement
- Encourage independence and confidence
- Provide feedback on learner development
Essential Criteria
- Previous teaching or tutoring experience
- Experience with Functional Skills is desirable
- Strong English and/or Maths subject knowledge
- Experience working with children or young people
- Adaptable and supportive approach
- QTS, PGCE or equivalent experience desirable
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply
- Right to Work in the UK
- Two professional references