Functional Skills Teacher

Are you a passionate Functional Skills Tutor with strong behaviour management skills?

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of young people?

Teaching Personnel is proud to support vulnerable learners across Nottinghamshire, and we are currently seeking a dedicated Functional Skills Tutor to deliver tailored 1:1 support in Maths and/or English to students at Key Stage 3 level. This role focuses on helping students who may struggle in mainstream education, offering the chance to make a meaningful impact—and may lead to a long-term, full-time opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging Functional Skills lessons in English and/or Maths on a 1:1 basis

• Adapt teaching to meet individual learning needs and overcome barriers to engagement

• Build positive relationships and manage behaviour effectively

• Create a safe, supportive learning environment that encourages progress and confidence

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive pay rates: £25–£30 per hour

• Weekly pay through PAYE

• 24/7 access to your dedicated consultant for ongoing support

• Flexible schedule, supporting a healthy work-life balance

This is a rewarding opportunity for tutors, teachers, or learning mentors with experience in alternative provision, SEN, or youth engagement who are committed to helping learners achieve their potential.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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