Functional Skills Tutor

Join Our Team as a Functional Skills Tutor (Maths and English) at ROC College

Are you passionate about helping young people develop confidence in Maths and English?

Would you like a rewarding role where you can support students with additional needs to achieve qualifications and progress towards employment and independence?

If so, we’d love to hear from you! United Response is looking for experienced, enthusiastic Functional Skills Tutors to join our ROC College education team.

LOCATION:

Plymouth
FUNCTION: ROC College
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Curriculum Manager

HOURS:

Full Time 37.5 hours per week
SALARY:
Up to £17 per hour

We’re seeking an experienced Functional Skills Tutor to deliver high-quality Maths and English teaching to students with additional needs. You will support learners to achieve formal qualifications and develop essential skills for work and independent living.

• At least one year’s experience teaching Functional Skills (Entry Level to Level
  2)
• A Level 4 Teaching Qualification (e.g. CTTLS or equivalent)
• Experience in post-16 education and understanding of Ofsted requirements
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Experience working with learners with disabilities or additional needs
• Ability to deliver engaging 1 to 1 and group sessions
• Confidence managing a caseload of students and tailoring learning to individual needs
• A flexible and creative approach to teaching
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Experience supporting learners with learning disabilities, mental health needs, or physical disabilities is highly desirable.

As a Functional Skills Tutor at ROC College, you will:

• Deliver Maths and English teaching on a 1 to 1 and group basis
• Support students to achieve Functional Skills and GCSE qualifications
• Assess learner needs and develop personalised learning plans
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to support student outcomes
• Maintain accurate records of learner progress and achievement
• Embed Maths and English across wider curriculum areas
• Support colleagues with planning and delivery
• Contribute to achievement targets and quality improvement activities
• Act as an ambassador for ROC College within the community

United Response offers a comprehensive benefits package for all employees, including:

• Pension contribution
• Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, and advice services
• Employee shopping discounts and eligibility for the Blue Light Card
• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications
• 2x basic salary life assurance scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Potential for career progression
• Two Wellbeing days per year because your health matters

United Response is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

Successful applicants in regulated activity will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are a Disability Confident employer and fully committed to Mindful Employer values, providing support to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities.