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Urgently seeking an Functional Skills tutor with SEN experience and good daytime availability.

About

Bright Heart is an award-winning London-based tuition agency – we won the Tuition Business of the Year award in the 2022 National Tutoring Awards arranged by The Tutors’ Association (runners-up in 2023 and 2024). We were also an accredited Tuition Partner for the National Tutoring Programme (NTP) which ended in August 2024.

We offer a more nurturing approach and help students with special educational needs (SEN) and those lacking confidence or motivation. Our heart-based approach – the ‘Bright Heart Approach’ – involves meeting the whole person from their unique perspective with warmth to build trust, self-esteem and self-belief, before building on academic abilities.

Bright Heart is committed to providing the best possible care to its students and vulnerable adults and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The role

Bright Heart Education’s tuition agency (an employment business) seeks an experienced tutor with excellent written and spoken English who can tutor Functional Skills - experience working with students with ASC strongly desired. Tutors must be based in or able to provide tuition in Ashford.

Successful candidates will be provided with further information and guidelines on the Bright Heart Approach and relevant training for working with SEN students.

Key qualities we look for in our tutors include:

• Passion for teaching their subjects of expertise
• Ability to provide engaging and informative lessons that motivate students
• Ability to create bespoke lessons according to the student’s needs
• Caring, patient and empathetic
• Professional and diligent with a strong commitment to safeguarding

Benefits of the role

You will be working as a self-employed, part-time tutor, so you can choose which clients/students you wish to provide tuition to. Based on client demand, we are ideally looking for tutors who are looking to tutor at least 12 hours per week (and have good opportunities for those wishing to tutor many hours each week). Bright Heart provides its tutors with opportunities for professional development, including the potential for an employment contract if of interest.

In addition, Bright Heart offers the right candidate:

• A £5 per journey travel contribution (in addition to the advertised pay rate)
• A respectful working environment for tutors
• On-going training and support from experienced education professionals
• Access to comprehensive CPD and upskilling opportunities through TES Develop
• Tutor of the Month award (prize of £150) selected each month
• A 10% incentive for tutors who tutor for 80 hours or more within a 6-month period

Key qualifications

All candidates must have the right to work in the UK and a current Enhanced DBS certificate (with a check of the children’s barred list) before commencing any tutoring assignments (we can apply on behalf of a candidate if not currently held). Candidates must also provide 2 relevant professional references and a parent reference. Candidates who have lived / worked overseas in the last 5 years will also need to provide certain overseas checks, including a police certificate.

Please review the safer recruitment policy on our website for further details.

In addition, candidates should have:

• At least 12 months of relevant tutoring and/or teaching experience in the UK
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Strong subject knowledge in their tuition subject(s)
• University qualification or studying towards one and A-levels
• Passion for teaching and their tuition subject(s)
• SEN tuition/teaching experience and a passion for working with students with SEN

Applying to Bright Heart

Please attach your CV and include a cover letter outlining your tuition experience, SEN experience and your motivation for applying to us, as well as your tutoring availability and the subjects and / or types of students you would like to tutor.

Should we progress your application, we will contact you for a brief screening call. Potential next steps include completing an application form, a pre-interview questionnaire / checks (which include online checks), an online interview with a director, contracting and an in-person meeting in London.

Safeguarding and safer recruitment

Bright Heart has a moral and legal obligation to ensure that, when given responsibility for young people and vulnerable adults, they are treated with the highest possible standard of care.

As disclosed in our safer recruitment policy (see our website), we aim to ensure that unsuitable candidates are deterred from applying to work with our students, and should they apply, they will not be successful in their application.

Our recruitment and selection procedures follow an equal opportunities policy. We aim to hire the most suitable candidates, with all applicants receiving fair and equitable treatment during the recruitment process.

Successful candidates will be required to sign Bright Heart’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy (available on our website) and complete safeguarding induction and annual refresher training.

We appreciate your interest.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an engaging, inspirational, passionate and committed Functional Skills maths tutor with elements of Functional Skills English, including Speaking, Listening and Communication to join our supportive Study Programmes team at Prospect Training Services.

Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap.

Hours per week: 37.5 hours a week.

Salary: £29,000 per annum pro rata.

Please note due to our Safer Recruitment process and standards, we do not accept CV' s as part of an application for this role. All gaps in your employment history must be explained on the form.

As a tutor you are at the heart of our delivery, therefore you must possess the ability to motivate students to develop their skills and to reach their full potential. You must have the passion and empathy for working with young people aged 16 – 19 years of age with different abilities, including young people with additional needs. You will use innovative methods to deliver creative, fun and engaging sessions for English and maths, with a focus on supporting the learners to achieve their qualifications.

This role includes full teaching responsibilities, including developing your own curriculum against standards, planning and preparing sessions and marking work. You will be part of regular team meetings, and we will provide you with professional development opportunities.

Required skills and experience for this FS English and maths tutor role:

• L3 (or above) Education and Training teaching qualification
• Assessor Qualification (desirable but not essential)
• Ability to deliver Functional Skills English and maths, entry level to level 2 and GCSE maths
• Excellent delivery skills and proficient classroom management
• Excellent communication skills and a good command of the English spoken language
• Excellent coordination and organisational skills
• Excellent time management
• Be Innovative, fast thinking and versatile
• Self-motivated, able to work to performance targets and KPIs
• Good general level of ICT skills including Microsoft Office

And our recruitment process reflects those same values — starting with a relaxed Teams meet-and-greet, followed by a face-to-face visit with our staff and students, and concluding with a short, informal teaching task.

PTS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.

Dependent on the role applying to you may be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS/DS) check. PTS support the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in any way.

PTS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant (Silver membership).

WE cover the costs of your DBS/DS Check - not you.

The Benefits

• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (total of 31 days inc bank holidays - UK), inclusion of our health cash plan on successful completion of probationary period which also includes access to an E.A.P, rewards & discount scheme
• Free on-site parking (business expenses cover car park ticket costs at any of our other outreach centres)
• Paid business mileage expenses - covered
• DBS/DS check costs - covered
• Contributary pension scheme
• Tailored personal corporate Induction for all new staff
• Friendly & supportive working environment, with many years' experience in our industry

Company Description

Learning Curve Group (LCG) is a national training and education specialist that partners with further education providers, employers, and learners to achieve success. Since its founding in 2004, LCG has grown into one of the largest and most diverse providers in the country through both organic growth and acquisitions. Serving over 100,000 learners annually, LCG is driven by strong values centred around their learners. The dedicated and passionate team members, known as 'Purple People,' are committed to transforming lives through learning.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for a Vocational Skills Coach - Housing. The Vocational Skills Coach will be responsible for mentoring and coaching learners in vocational skills related to the housing sector. Daily tasks will include reviewing training sessions, assessing learners' progress, providing feedback, and supporting learners to achieve their qualifications. The role may also involve developing and updating training materials and working closely with employers to understand their training needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in mentoring, coaching, or training individuals in vocational skills
• Knowledge of the housing sector and relevant vocational qualifications
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to assess learners' progress and provide constructive feedback
• Proficiency in developing and updating training materials
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Relevant qualifications in training and education
• Experience in the education or training sector is a plus

Trident Alternative Provision

England

£23,000 - £27,000 per year

Job type:

Full Time, Fixed Term

Start date:

03 November 2025

Apply by:

19 October 2025

Trident Alternative Provision is a leading SEN school in the Solihull providing high-quality alternative education to students who require additional support. We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Functional Skills Teacher to join our team on a full-time basis.

Position: Functional Skills Teacher

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Position Type: Tutor

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum qualification of Diploma in Education or related field
• At least 2 years of experience teaching Functional Skills curriculum
• Strong knowledge of UK national curriculum standards for Functional Skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to create engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs

Values and Attitudes:

• Passionate about supporting students with diverse learning needs
• Committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment
• Patient, empathetic, and understanding towards students facing challenges
• Collaborative team player willing to work closely with colleagues, parents, and external agencies

If you meet the above criteria and are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on the lives of young people through education, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team at Trident Alternative Provision as a Functional Skills Teacher.

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Trident Alternative Provision

58 Lincoln Road, Solihull

West Midlands

B27 6NX

United Kingdom

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