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Functional Skills Tutor (English & Maths)

Location: West Midlands (Remote Delivery with travel required)

Contract: Part-time / Permanent

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 Pro Rata, depending on hours and experience

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Functional Skills Tutor (English and/or Maths) to join our growing team. This is a predominantly remote delivery role, with travel required across the West Midlands for learner invigilation, staff training, meetings, and events.

You will play a key role in supporting learners to develop essential English and Maths skills, helping them gain qualifications and progress into further education, employment, or apprenticeships.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging Functional Skills sessions in English and/or Maths via remote learning platforms. Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality, learner-centred lessons. Support learners to overcome barriers and build confidence in their studies. Carry out initial assessments, track progress, and maintain accurate learner records. Prepare learners for Functional Skills examinations and coordinate exam readiness. Attend centres across the West Midlands for invigilation, staff training, meetings, and learner events. Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion at all times. Work collaboratively with colleagues to support learner engagement, retention, and achievement.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience delivering Functional Skills English and/or Maths. Holds (or is working towards) a recognised teaching qualification (e.g. DET/PGCE/Cert Ed). Is confident delivering remote/online learning effectively. Can motivate and engage learners with diverse needs and starting points. Has strong organisational, planning, and communication skills. Understands safeguarding responsibilities within education and training.

Desirable Experience

Experience working with 16+ learners Experience supporting learners with EHCPs or additional learning needs. Experience delivering blended learning (online and face-to-face). Experience in exam preparation and invigilation.

🎁 Perks & Benefits – Because You Deserve It! 🎁

🎉 25 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service

💰 Buy & sell annual leave

🏋️ Earn an extra week of leave just by exercising!

🚗 Paid mileage (35p per mile, above normal work mileage)

📞 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

🏆 Long service & special recognition awards

🎟️ Juniper Lottery & Dragons’ Den competitions

⭐ PRIDE monthly celebrations

🕑 Early Finish Fridays (2:30pm!)

🎄 Christmas Savings Club

👀 Eyecare reimbursement

🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme

⚡ Electric Car Scheme (after 5 years’ service)

🛡️ Critical Illness Cover (after 5 years’ service)

🎉 Corporate events throughout the year!

🌍 Diversity, Inclusion & Safeguarding

At Juniper Training Ltd, we believe that language should never be a barrier to opportunity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. We actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Juniper Training is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment process, we carefully review all applications, check employment history and references, and investigate any gaps in employment. Pre-employment checks will also include verification of identity, right to work in the UK, and relevant qualifications.

Where roles involve working with young people or vulnerable adults, they are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and successful applicants will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks, which may include an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We may also carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to support you.

Join us in building a workplace that champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and safeguarding for all.

Department Apprenticeships Locations Central Support Services - Head Office - Hilton Cross Business Park, 5 Element Court, Remote with Travel Remote status Hybrid Yearly salary £28,000 - £35,000 Employment type Part-time