Functional Skills English Tutor

Job Title:

Functional Skills English Tutor |

Location:

Rochester | Salary: £25,000-£34,000 (dependent on experience)

Our client is seeking a passionate and experienced Functional Skills English Tutor to join their team in Medway. The role involves delivering Entry Level 1-3 and Level 1 & 2 Functional Skills English to small groups (up to 12 learners). This is not a mainstream teaching role; you will work with learners who have a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Down syndrome, and other complex learning needs.

Success in this role requires patience, adaptability, and a genuine commitment to supporting learners who may need additional help with communication, engagement, and emotional regulation.

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated Functional Skills English lessons
• Develop schemes of work aligned to curriculum standards
• Assess learner ability through diagnostics and ongoing evaluation
• Support learners' progress with tailored teaching strategies
• Prepare learners for exams and track their development
• Maintain accurate records and complete administrative tasks
• Work collaboratively with the Quality Assurance team to meet KPIs
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusive learning environments
• Participate in CPD and standardisation activities

• Teaching qualification (AET, Cert Ed, PGCE or equivalent)
• English qualification (GCSE Grade C/4 or Functional Skills Level
  2)
• Assessor qualification
• Experience teaching learners with varying abilities and additional needs
• Experience supporting learners with SEND

• SEN qualification
• Knowledge of EHCPs

Our client offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (rising to 25 with service)
• Additional Christmas/New Year closure (3 extra paid days after 1 year)
• Birthday off (paid)
• Pension scheme (after 3 months)
• Sickness pay (post-probation)
• Bupa Cash Plan & discounted membership
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
• Long service awards
• Quarterly and annual recognition awards
• Travel expense reimbursement (where applicable)

Our client is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment processes in line with statutory guidance.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.