Functional Skills Tutor - NEET

This is a 1 year FTC (subject to extension).

We are recruiting a Functional Skills Tutor to support young people aged 16–24 who are currently NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) across the London Borough of Havering area, with delivery primarily based in Romford.

This role focuses on helping young people who may face barriers to education, including SEN, low confidence, previous disengagement from school, or challenging personal circumstances.

As a tutor, you will play a key role in re-engaging learners with education, helping them build confidence and achieve Functional Skills Maths and English from Entry Level 3 to Level 2.

The Role

You will deliver small group sessions (typically 2–6 learners) designed to provide a supportive and personalised learning environment.

Your focus will be on:

Delivering Functional Skills Maths and English (Entry Level 3 – Level
2)
Supporting young people who are NEET to re-engage with learning
Adapting teaching approaches for learners with additional needs or barriers
Building confidence, motivation and progression pathways
Monitoring learner progress and maintaining accurate records

You will work closely with the wider education and support team to ensure learners receive the guidance they need to move towards further education, training or employment.

Working Hours

Monday – Friday | 9:00am – 5:00pm

Teaching sessions usually take place during the day, with additional time allocated for:

Lesson planning
Learner support
Progress tracking and administration
Who This Role Would Suit

This role may suit professionals from a range of backgrounds, including:

Functional Skills Tutors
Teachers or lecturers
Youth Workers with teaching experience
Teaching Assistants or Learning Support staff with delivery experience
Employability or training tutors who deliver Maths or English What We’re Looking For

Experience delivering or supporting Functional Skills Maths and/or English
Experience working with young people facing barriers to education
Understanding of NEET learners or disengaged young people
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A passion for supporting young people to rebuild confidence and achieve their goals

A teaching qualification is desirable, but support may be available to gain a Level 3 teaching qualification if you do not currently hold one.

Contract

1 Year Fixed-Term Contract

Interview Process

The interview process will consist of:

A panel interview with the education team
A short micro-teach session

Please apply via this advert – everyone receives a response. If for any reason you haven’t heard back, call the office and we’ll action it straight away. If your CV isn’t quite the right fit, we’ll let you know how to get feedback from a real person.

If you’d like an informal chat, feel free to call the office and ask for Lawrence (number on the Red 5 People website)