Details:
- Salary: £20 - 30 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Arnold
- Date: 6 hours ago
Description:
Functional Skills Tutor – Maths & English
Location: Carrington, Nottingham
Full-Time | Term Time Only | Monday to Friday
Competitive Daily Rate | Paid via PAYE
Temp-to-Perm Opportunity Available
Are you passionate about supporting learners to build essential life and work skills in Maths and English?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist education provider in Carrington, Nottingham, to recruit a Functional Skills Tutor. You’ll be delivering Maths and English lessons to learners aged 11–19 who may face barriers to mainstream education, including those with SEND, SEMH, or low prior attainment.
This rewarding role offers the chance to truly make a difference—and could lead to a permanent position for the right candidate.
Your Responsibilities:
Deliver engaging, learner-focused Functional Skills Maths and English lessons (Entry Level to Level 2)
Differentiate content to meet a range of learning styles and abilities
Support learners with additional needs, helping build confidence and motivation
Work towards individual EHCP and academic progress targets
Maintain accurate records of learner attendance, progress, and achievement
Collaborate with support staff, tutors, and pastoral teams to ensure learner success
✅ The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Previous experience delivering Functional Skills Maths and/or English
A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PTLLS, AET, Cert Ed, PGCE) – desirable
Strong behaviour management and communication skills
A compassionate and flexible approach to supporting vulnerable or disengaged learners
A good understanding of safeguarding and SEND best practice
What You’ll Get from TeacherActive:
A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
Free CPD opportunities via our My-Progression platform
Access to our Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
Competitive, transparent pay – paid via PAYE, with no hidden deductions
£100 referral bonus when you refer a friend (T&Cs apply)
24/7 support from our experienced and friendly team
Looking to make a lasting impact through education?
Apply today and take the next step in your teaching career with a supportive, learner-focused environment in Arnold.
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
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