Functional Skills Tutor (ZH - Minley and Worthy Down)

Functional Skills Tutor (Zero Hours-Minley & Worthy Down)

Locations: Minley & Worthy Down (Onsite)

Working Pattern: Zero-hours contract (evenings and some daytime delivery)

About the Role

We’re looking for a passionate Functional Skills Tutor to support learners within a unique military training environment. You’ll help apprentices build essential Maths and English skills that directly support their success—both in their programmes and beyond.

This is a flexible, zero-hours role offering varied delivery across different sites and programmes, with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on learner confidence, progression, and achievement.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll deliver high-quality Functional Skills teaching and provide tailored support to ensure learners stay engaged and successfully complete their qualifications.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging Maths and English Functional Skills sessions (Levels 1–2), both onsite and remotely



• Support and motivate learners to achieve their qualifications on time



• Conduct Speaking and Listening assessments in line with awarding body requirements



• Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learner needs

You’ll also:

• Develop lesson plans, schemes of work, and differentiated learning resources



• Maintain accurate learner records, including e-portfolios and progress tracking



• Provide data and updates to support quality assurance and reporting



• Participate in team meetings, standardisation, and CPD activities

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PTLLS, CTLLS, Cert Ed, PGCE, DTLLS)



• Minimum Level 2 qualification in English and Maths



• Experience delivering Functional Skills English up to Level 2



• Experience delivering both face-to-face and remote learning

You’ll be successful if you:

• Are learner-focused and passionate about supporting adult learners



• Build strong rapport and communicate effectively



• Are adaptable, organised, and comfortable working across multiple locations



• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle (mileage provided)

Why Join Us?

This role offers flexibility alongside the opportunity to make a real difference in learners’ lives.

What you’ll get:

• Flexible, zero-hours working arrangements



• 25 days’ annual leave + service-related leave (pro rata)



• Aviva pension scheme



• Life assurance, private medical and dental options, plus free eye tests



• Employee wellbeing programme



• Cycle to Work scheme, volunteering days, and retail discounts



• Opportunity to work across a variety of Pearson TQ programmes

Our Working Environment

This role operates within a military training setting, requiring flexibility in delivery locations and schedules.

Delivery typically includes:

• Evening sessions (18:00–20:00)



• Some daytime delivery (08:00–17:00), depending on programme needs

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about helping learners succeed and want a flexible role with real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

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Job: School Service Delivery

Job Family: LEARNING&CONTENT_DELIVERY

Organization: Enterprise Learning & Skills

Schedule: PART_TIME

Workplace Type: On-site

Req ID: 21113