Functional Skills Tutor in Knowsley, Merseyside

Functional Skills English and Maths Tutor - Knowsley

Location: Knowsley
Hours: 5-15 hours per week
Start Date: November 2026
Duration: Ongoing

Prospero Teaching is seeking a versatile Functional Skills Tutor to support learners in developing their English and Maths skills. The successful candidate will deliver practical, accessible tuition tailored to individual abilities, helping learners work towards their educational goals and build confidence in everyday literacy and numeracy.

Key Responsibilities
Deliver Functional Skills English and Maths tuition.
Plan sessions around individual learning needs and targets.
Develop reading, writing, communication and numeracy skills.
Prepare learners for relevant assessments where appropriate.
Monitor progress and adapt teaching methods to maximise engagement.

Experience, Training and Qualifications
Strong subject knowledge in English and Maths.
Previous experience delivering Functional Skills or adult education is desirable.
Ability to differentiate sessions for a range of abilities.
Relevant teaching or tutoring qualifications are advantageous.

Essential Requirements
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
Two professional references.
Right to work in the UK.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business and education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.