Functional Skills Tutor

Advertised by Prospero Teaching

Location
Stowmarket, Suffolk
Salary
£25.00 - £30.00 an hour depending on experience
Job type
Contract
Sector
Education
Posted
8 October 2026
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Job description

Functional Skills Tutor - Stowmarket

Location: Stowmarket
Hours: 5-15 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing

Prospero Teaching are currently looking for a flexible Functional Skills Tutor to support a learner through 1:1 tuition in Stowmarket. This is an ideal opportunity for an educator who enjoys helping learners overcome barriers, develop their core skills and make steady progress towards their individual targets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver one-to-one tuition in Functional Skills Maths and English.
  • Adapt teaching methods to support students with SEN needs, ensuring lessons are accessible and engaging.
  • Develop and implement personalised lesson plans that address individual learning gaps.
  • Monitor student progress and provide regular, constructive feedback to students and their families.
  • Create a supportive and motivating learning environment to help students build confidence in Maths and English.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 6 months of teaching or tutoring experience in Functional Skills Maths and English.
  • Experience working with SEN students.
  • Right to work in the UK.
  • Must have, or be willing to undertake, an Enhanced DBS check.

Desired Qualifications & Experience:

  • PGCE and/or QTS is highly desirable.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt teaching strategies to individual learner needs.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

  • Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management

In-house Training and Development Team

Reference 225701854

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