Functional Skills Tutor
CV-LibraryNewburypermanentPosted: 15 July 2026
Apply NowNo “bums on seats”. No red tape. Just a small, close-knit training provider where the learner is genuinely at the heart of everything.
You’ll be joining a team of just 20 people — it’s more like a family than a workplace. Everyone supports each other, and you’ll have the freedom to make changes quickly, adapt, and actually see your ideas come to life.
If your heart’s in education and you want to make a real difference, you’ll fit right in.
The role
Deliver engaging Functional Skills English and Maths lessons (Entry 3 to Level 2)
Teach mainly 16–18-year-olds, many with EHCPs or additional needs
Manage a rolling cohort of around 60 learners (growing towards 80)
Use existing Pearson schemes of work and prep learners for weekly exams
Have one day a week for admin and planning from home
About you
Experienced delivering Functional Skills (reformed curriculum preferred)
Confident teaching the 16–18 age group
SEN or employability experience a bonus
You don’t need to reinvent the wheel — everything’s in place, ready to teach
Teaching qualification is essential (AET 3 / PTLLS min)The vibe
Friendly, flexible, inclusive team
Work–life balance: no evenings, no weekend pressure
Supportive management – genuinely lovely place to workPerks
22 days’ annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off!
Life assurance & critical illness cover
Access to a wide range of staff discounts and wellbeing benefits
You’ll be joining a team of just 20 people — it’s more like a family than a workplace. Everyone supports each other, and you’ll have the freedom to make changes quickly, adapt, and actually see your ideas come to life.
If your heart’s in education and you want to make a real difference, you’ll fit right in.
The role
Deliver engaging Functional Skills English and Maths lessons (Entry 3 to Level 2)
Teach mainly 16–18-year-olds, many with EHCPs or additional needs
Manage a rolling cohort of around 60 learners (growing towards 80)
Use existing Pearson schemes of work and prep learners for weekly exams
Have one day a week for admin and planning from home
About you
Experienced delivering Functional Skills (reformed curriculum preferred)
Confident teaching the 16–18 age group
SEN or employability experience a bonus
You don’t need to reinvent the wheel — everything’s in place, ready to teach
Teaching qualification is essential (AET 3 / PTLLS min)The vibe
Friendly, flexible, inclusive team
Work–life balance: no evenings, no weekend pressure
Supportive management – genuinely lovely place to workPerks
22 days’ annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off!
Life assurance & critical illness cover
Access to a wide range of staff discounts and wellbeing benefits