Skills Literacy Tutor - Belfast

Use your literacy expertise to build confidence and unlock opportunity.

At Get Set UK, we support individuals to gain qualifications, confidence and practical skills that open doors to employment. We are looking for a Freelance Essential Skills Literacy Tutor to deliver high-quality, accredited literacy programmes that prepare learners for work, training and further study.

This is purposeful teaching. It is also structured, accountable and outcome-focused.

If you are organised, confident and committed to professional standards, this role will suit you well.

What This Role Is Really About

Strong communication skills are essential for employment and progression. Your role is to make literacy practical, relevant and confidence-building.

You will:

• Deliver Essential Skills Literacy / Communication programmes aligned to accredited standards
• Prepare learners for formal assessment
• Maintain strong engagement and attendance
• Adapt teaching to varied abilities and additional learning needs
• Model professionalism, punctuality and clear communication
• Maintain accurate learner records and safeguarding standards

This is freelance delivery with clear expectations around preparation, reliability and documentation.

Delivery Structure

Location: Belfast

Contract: Freelance

Rate: £25 - £28ph

The Standard We Work To

We are looking for someone who can evidence:

Teaching qualification: A recognised teaching qualification in line with ES Circular 01/12.

Accredited delivery experience: Experience delivering Essential Skills Literacy / Communication or similar accredited qualifications.

Professional structure: Clear lesson planning, strong classroom management and consistent record-keeping.

Communication confidence: Ability to improve learners’ written and verbal communication for real-world application.

Learner engagement: Ability to build trust and confidence while maintaining clear standards.

Safeguarding awareness: Commitment to safeguarding, compliance and accurate documentation.

Essential qualifications: GCSE (A–C) or equivalent in English (or Level 2 Essential Skills Communication)

A Day in the Life of a Freelance Literacy Tutor

“A typical teaching day begins with reviewing lesson objectives aligned to the Essential Skills framework. In the classroom, I set expectations clearly and connect literacy skills to real-life workplace situations, such as professional emails, form completion or interview communication. I monitor engagement and adapt delivery for learners with different starting points, while maintaining standards and preparing them for assessment. After the session, I update learner records, review progress and prepare the next lesson carefully.

The role requires organisation, consistency and energy. It is rewarding to see learners grow in confidence and capability.”

Our Values

Be Ambitious. Be Inspiring. Be Proud. Be Considerate. Own It. We are looking for tutors who bring these values into their classroom delivery every day.

Our Recruitment Process

The work we do matters and carries real responsibility. We are looking for people who approach it with professionalism and genuine commitment. As part of your application, you will complete a small number of role-specific questions. These must be completed in full for your application to be considered. We also look carefully at the clarity and quality of your CV. Providing accurate information and clear evidence of your experience helps us understand your suitability for the role.

We appreciate the time and effort that goes into a thoughtful application and look forward to hearing from you.

Get Set to make an impact. Apply today.

Important Information

You must have the full right to work in Northern Ireland. Visa sponsorship is not available. This role is subject to safeguarding and vetting requirements. including enhanced Access

NI checks.

Additional information

We reserve the right to close applications early, so we encourage early applications. Get Set UK is a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and are committed to supporting physical and mental wellbeing at work . Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. This role is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks and a commitment to safeguarding learners and clients.

Get Set UK does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.