Job reference
OAK-2041_1781692329
Company Name
Salary
£35000 - £35500 per annum + excellent benefits and holidays
Location
Telford
Industry sector
Education
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
31/07/2026
Posted date
17/06/2026
Closing date
08/07/2026
Functional Skills Tutor
Location: Telford
Salary: £35,500 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
The Opportunity
We are recruiting an enthusiastic and committed Functional Skills Tutor to join a specialist education and training provider supporting young people in Telford.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping learners overcome barriers and achieve their potential. You will deliver engaging Maths and English tuition while providing the encouragement, structure and individual support young people need to progress towards further education, training, employment and greater independence.
The successful candidate will be a confident and adaptable practitioner who can build positive relationships with learners, respond calmly to challenging situations and create an inclusive environment in which every young person feels able to participate and succeed.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver Functional Skills Maths and English from Entry Level 1 through to Level 2.
* Plan and deliver creative, engaging lessons tailored to different abilities and learning needs.
* Motivate learners who may have experienced barriers or disengagement from traditional education.
* Assess and monitor learner progress, achievement, attendance and engagement.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date learner records.
About You
You will ideally have:
* Experience teaching or tutoring Functional Skills Maths and English up to Level 2
* A recognised teaching or training qualification (ideally L5 or above)
* Strong lesson-planning, assessment and learner-management skills.
* Experience supporting young people with a range of needs or barriers to learning.
* A patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
* The confidence to adapt your teaching style to meet individual learner needs.
* Strong communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.
* A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people.
Benefits
The organisation offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, which includes:
* Generous annual leave aligned with education closure periods.
* Private healthcare support.
* Employer pension scheme.
* Staff wellbeing initiatives and an annual wellbeing allowance.
* Regular team events and social activities.
* Professional development and training opportunities.
This role is subject to safer recruitment procedures. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and relevant pre-employment and safeguarding checks.