Functional Skills Tutor

• Annual Salary: £26,000
• Location: Rotherham
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking a dedicated and nurturing Maths Tutor to join our team in Rotherham. This role is ideal for someone passionate about making a significant impact in the educational lives of young people, particularly those who have faced challenges in mainstream settings. Join our award-winning, nationally recognized organisation that is committed to making education accessible and supportive.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Begin your day by collecting students on your way to work.
• Conduct morning check-ins and provide a settling in period with breakfast.
• Teach Maths for 2-4 hours a day, focusing on engaging and interactive lessons.
• Support learners in other lessons when not teaching.
• Drop learners home around 3:30 pm and return to the site for team meetings, marking, planning, and updating learner and EHCP targets.
• Every two weeks, dedicate a full day to administrative duties, planning, and marking.
• Participate in bi-weekly activities to increase learner engagement and participation, such as graffiti workshops, trampolining, and nature walks.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in teaching, plus a Level 3 in a subject related to Maths, or willingness to undertake CPD to achieve this.
• Supportive and nurturing approach with a strong ability to engage learners who may be disengaged or struggle to see the value in their education.
• Must own a car with business insurance and be willing to carry out student pick-ups and drop-offs (mileage reimbursed at 45p per mile).

Benefits:

• 9 weeks paid holiday per year (during school holidays).
• Vitality Health package (with no employee excess on claims).
• Royal London Pension Scheme.
• 45p per mile reimbursement for any work-related journeys.
• Reduced teaching hours compared to mainstream education settings.
• Dedicated time allocated for planning, innovation, and creativity.

How to apply:

To apply for this Maths Tutor position, please submit your CV to or call .

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS Enhanced Clearance check and complete a Self-Disclosure.