Functional Skills Tutor

Confidential · Maidstone, Kent

Functional Skills Tutor at Confidential, based in Maidstone, Kent, paying £25.00 - £30.00 per hour. This is a part-time role.

Salary
£25.00 - £30.00 per hour
Location
Maidstone, Kent
Contract
Part-time
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
24 Aug 2026
Sector
Tutor

Bang in line with the market for tutor

Reference 225413302

About the role

Prospero Teaching is looking for an SEN Functional skills Tutor to deliver tuition to Key Stage 1 & 2 students who are currently out of school. As a Tutor, you must be able to create, plan and deliver 1:1 tailored lessons based around Functional Skills to bridge gaps in pupil's education and boost engagement and attainment levels. This opportunity is great for an experienced teacher who is looking to step away from the classroom to offer more personalised, enjoyable lessons. Most of these pupils will have been out of education for some time, so their confidence levels may be very low. It is your responsibility to reengage them in their learning and offer structure back into their daily routine, until they are fully reintegrated back into school. Prospero Teaching will work with you closely to monitor the progression with each pupil and support effective learning. CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS • Location - Maidstone • Position - Functional Skills Tutor • Type of work - Contract • Start date - ASAP • Duration / Likely Duration - Dependent on each student • End date (if applicable) - Ongoing • Contract type - Temporary • Full time/part time - Part time and full time depending on availability • Rate of pay - £25 per hour • Hours - Working hours can differentiate, minimum 1 hour per session and a maximum of 3 hours per session EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS • QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS or equivalent • 6 months+ experience working in a UK school • Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable however not essential) TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: • Hold Right to Work in the UK • Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application • Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two years OTHER 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: 225413302 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 24 Aug 2026 · Listed via Confidential

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