Functional Skills Tutor - English and Maths Job Southend area,Southend-on-Sea England UK,Education / Teaching

Location: Southend-on-Sea

We’re hiring:
Functional Skills Tutor - Maths & English

Southend City Community College is looking for additional experienced Functional Skills Tutors to join our team to support the delivery of our Functional Skills provision.

This is an exciting time to join Southend City Community College, formerly Southend Adult Community College. We are a growing college with an exciting future, supporting the city of Southend, Rochford and Castle Point.

With a new brand, our college is positioning itself as a major provider for young people to flourish and thrive in a supportive environment.

As a tutor here, you can expect small class sizes, an effective learning support programme and a staff mentoring and wellbeing scheme.

You will be part of a unique strategy to empower our young learners with the Maths and English skills they require for work and life.

We deliver English and Maths Functional Skills courses at E1-E3, Level 1 and Level 2 and are seeking experienced tutors who can teach both English and Maths.

Job Title:

Functional Skills Tutor – Maths & English

Reports to:

Head of English & Maths / Vice Principal Curriculum & Quality

Responsible for:

Functional Skills English and Maths

Hours:

30 hours x 52 – 0.8 FTE

Teaching hours:

Expectation of classroom teaching of 18 hours per week

Locations:

Both Southchurch and Leigh-on-Sea campuses

Closing date:

Friday 19th June 2026

Interviews:

6th, 8th or 9th July 2026

The successful candidate(s) will join our team and deliver engaging and effective Functional Skills courses to our study programme and adult learners.

As an established Functional Skills provider consistently achieving pass rates above the national average, we are now seeking to expand our provision and continue to build on our successful Functional Skills programme with the implementation of a unique strategy.

Main purpose of the job:

To be subject lead for a level across the provision
To assess, plan and deliver functional skills in numeracy and literacy, to students on an individual or small group basis according to their individual learning needs and requirements
To work as a part of the functional skills team to develop a high-quality functional skills programme within the college
To be a part of the ongoing assessment of students’ learning needs and to make reasonable adjustments as required, minimising barriers to learning and achievement

Key responsibilities include:

Develop comprehensive schemes of work, lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments for Functional Skills courses
Develop and follow a scheme of learning to fit the number of teaching hours
Make use of Initial Assessments where required and plan to learn accordingly
Develop customised lesson plans and materials based on individual student needs
Use preferred teaching resources and CPD opportunities fully and effectively to enhance learner experience and employability skills
Deliver 3‑hour Entry, Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills courses that are dynamic, interactive and engaging, catering to a diverse group of 16‑19 and adult learners, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment
Deliver in a variety of locations including the College campuses
Work with individuals and groups to agree and keep up to date Individual Learning Plans as appropriate to their needs, supporting them to achieve these goals through regular reviews
Utilise a range of teaching techniques and tools to accommodate different learning styles and abilities in a classroom setting
Provide clear explanations of concepts, ensuring students grasp fundamental principles and can apply them practically
Offer personalised support and guidance to learners who require additional assistance, using communication methods to facilitate their learning journey effectively
Conduct formative assessments to monitor learner progress and use the information from these assessment checks to inform teaching
Evaluate student performance through online assignments and quizzes and provide timely and detailed feedback
Provide homework opportunities and exam preparation strategies
Foster a positive and encouraging learning environment
Communicate regularly with colleagues, parents or guardians regarding…