Functional Skills Tutor – Maidstone

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for a Tutor to provide specialist English and Maths support to a student who does not presently have a school placement. The tutor will be required to assess the students’ current ability and then work closely with them to plan and deliver 1:1 tailored lessons to bridge the gaps in the pupils’ education and get them prepared for their upcoming exams.

The Functional Skills Tutor role is perfect for an experienced teacher who is looking to step away from the classroom and make a difference to the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners. If you are only able to provide one of the core subjects, please do still get in touch as you may still be considered.

Position Details:

• Location – Maidstone, Kent
• Position – Functional Skills Tutor – English & Maths
• Type of work – Contract
• Start date – ASAP
• Duration – Ongoing
• Contract type – contract
• Minimum rate of pay – from £25 per hour (negotiable)
• Hours – 15 hours a week, 3 hours a day

Experience, Training and Qualifications:

• QTS or equivalent
• Experience teaching the above subjects
• Possess UK classroom teaching experience
• Be creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box
• Have experience working with SEND or disengaged pupils

To be eligible for this role, the potential 1:1 Primary Outreach Tutor must:

• Hold the 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.

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