Functional Skills Tutor
- bulwell, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent
- Full time
Job Description
Functional Skills Tutor - Maths & English
Location: Bulwell, Nottingham
Full-Time | Term Time Only | Monday to Friday
Competitive Daily Rate | Paid via PAYE
Temp-to-Perm Opportunity Available
Are you passionate about supporting learners to build essential life and work skills in Maths and English?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist education provider in Carrington, Nottingham, to recruit a Functional Skills Tutor. You'll be delivering Maths and English lessons to learners aged 11-19 who may face barriers to mainstream education, including those with SEND, SEMH, or low prior attainment.
This rewarding role offers the chance to truly make a difference—and could lead to a permanent position for the right candidate.
Your Responsibilities:
- Deliver engaging, learner-focused Functional Skills Maths and English lessons (Entry Level to Level 2)
- Differentiate content to meet a range of learning styles and abilities
- Support learners with additional needs, helping build confidence and motivation
- Work towards individual EHCP and academic progress targets
- Maintain accurate records of learner attendance, progress, and achievement
- Collaborate with support staff, tutors, and pastoral teams to ensure learner success
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Previous experience delivering Functional Skills Maths and/or English
- A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PTLLS, AET, Cert Ed, PGCE) - desirable
- Strong behaviour management and communication skills
- A compassionate and flexible approach to supporting vulnerable or disengaged learners
- A good understanding of safeguarding and SEND best practice
What You'll Get from TeacherActive:
- A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
- Free CPD opportunities via our My-Progression platform
- Access to our Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
- Competitive, transparent pay - p


