Functional Skills Tutor - Remote; West Mids - Part Time

Functional Skills Tutor (English & Maths)

Location: West Midlands (Remote Delivery with travel required)
Contract: Part-time / Permanent
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 Pro Rata, depending on hours and experience

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Functional Skills Tutor (English and/or Maths) to join our growing team. This is a predominantly remote delivery role
, with travel required across the West Midlands for learner invigilation, staff training, meetings, and events.

You will play a key role in supporting learners to develop essential English and Maths skills, helping them gain qualifications and progress into further education, employment, or apprenticeships.

• Deliver engaging Functional Skills sessions in English and/or Maths via remote learning platforms.
• Plan, prepare and deliver high‑quality, learner‑centred lessons.
• Support learners to overcome barriers and build confidence in their studies.
• Carry out initial assessments, track progress, and maintain accurate learner records.
• Prepare learners for Functional Skills examinations and coordinate exam readiness.
• Attend centres across the West Midlands for invigilation, staff training, meetings, and learner events
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• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion at all times.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support learner engagement, retention, and achievement.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience delivering Functional Skills English and/or Maths
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• Holds (or is working towards) a recognised teaching qualification (e.g. DET/PGCE/Cert Ed).
• Is confident delivering remote/online learning effectively.
• Can motivate and engage learners with diverse needs and starting points.
• Has strong organisational, planning, and communication skills.
• Understands safeguarding responsibilities within education and training.

• Experience working with 16+ learners
• Experience supporting learners with EHCPs or additional learning needs.
• Experience delivering blended learning (online and face‑to‑face).
• Experience in exam preparation and invigilation.

• 25 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service
• Buy & sell annual leave
• Earn an extra week of leave just by exercising!
• Paid mileage (35p per mile, above normal work mileage)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long service & special recognition awards
• Juniper Lottery & Dragons’ Den competitions
• PRIDE monthly celebrations
• Early Finish Fridays (2:30pm!)
• Christmas Savings Club
• Eyecare reimbursement
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme (after 5 years’ service)
• Critical Illness Cover (after 5 years’ service)
• Corporate events throughout the year!