Functional Skills Tutor

Functional Skills Tutor (Zero Hours-Kinloss)

Locations: Kinloss, Forres, Scotland (Onsite)

Working Pattern: Zero-hours contract (daytime and evening 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 zero-hours role, offering flexibility based on learner demand 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)

What you'll get:

• Flexible, zero-hours working arrangements depending on learners demand.

• 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)

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

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Who we are:

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Job: School Service Delivery

Job Family: LEARNING & CONTENTDELIVERY

Organization: Enterprise Learning & Skills

Schedule: PARTTIME

Workplace Type: On-site

Req ID: 25302