Itchen Sixth Form College
Functional Skills Maths and English Tutor
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Functional Skills Maths and English Tutor
Application Deadline: 1 September 2026
Department: Adult Education
Employment Type: Bank
Location: Itchen Sixth Form College
Reporting To: Jo Brooke
Compensation: £32 / year
Description
We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Functional Skills Maths and/or English Tutors to join our Adult and Community Education team, supporting adult learners to develop their skills, confidence, and qualifications.
You will deliver high-quality Functional Skills Maths and/or English teaching through a flexible combination of online and face-to-face learning. Delivery will take place in community venues and other appropriate locations across Hampshire and the South Coast, supporting learners with a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and learning needs.
You will work closely with learners to identify their individual learning needs, build their confidence, and support them to make progress towards their Functional Skills qualifications. Your role will be key in helping adults develop the English and Maths skills they need for everyday life, further education, employment, and progression.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about adult education and committed to helping learners achieve their potential. You will be an engaging, patient, and supportive tutor who can create a positive learning environment and adapt your teaching to meet the needs of individual learners.
To succeed in this role, you will need experience of teaching Functional Skills Maths and/or English, together with the ability to deliver engaging learning both online and face-to-face. You will be confident using a range of teaching approaches and digital learning tools, and able to motivate learners who may have previously lacked confidence in Maths or English.
Salary: £28.97 p/h + £3.50 p/h holiday allowance
Hours: Casual claim, to be agreed
Start Date: September 2026
Closing Date: 1st September 2026
Interview Date: week commencing 7th September 2026
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Itchen College is a thriving Sixth Form College with a broad curriculum offer to meet the needs of the local community. The college is situated in pleasant surroundings to the east of Southampton with excellent local transport links. Ofsted inspected the college in September 2024, grading overall provision as Outstanding with Outstanding Quality of Education, Outstanding Behaviour and Attitudes, Outstanding Leadership and Management, Outstanding Education Programmes for Young People, and Outstanding Provision for Learners with High Needs.
The college is committed to supporting staff wellbeing and professional development. The college has an excellent in-house CPD programme for all teaching and support staff, including a dedicated programme for Early Career Teachers. The college also has close links with the Southampton Education Forum, the Wessex Group, and the SFCA, including subject groups and CPD opportunities at all levels. The college offers a wide range of benefits for staff including free parking, an on-site nursery, occupational pension schemes, an Employee Assistance Programme, and free use of the college gym.
Key Responsibilities
- To deliver high-quality Functional Skills English and/or Maths courses to adults through a flexible mix of online and face-to-face delivery, in community venues and other appropriate locations across Hampshire and the South Coast.
- Teaching groups of adults at different levels, using a range of relevant methods and approaches to enable and support learning across Functional Skills English and/or Maths.
- Delivering engaging and inclusive learning through a combination of face-to-face and online teaching, making effective use of digital platforms, technology, and learning resources.
- Motivating and supporting learners to achieve their potential and develop the confidence, skills, and knowledge required for progression in education, training, employment, and everyday life.
- Preparing schemes of work, lesson plans, and learning materials which meet the requirements of the relevant Functional Skills curriculum and qualifications.
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Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
- Experience of teaching Functional Skills Maths and/or English to adults.
- A strong commitment to supporting adult learners and helping them achieve their goals.
- The ability to engage and motivate learners with a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and learning needs.
- Confidence in delivering effective teaching through both online and face-to-face methods.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with learners.
- The ability to adapt teaching approaches and resources to meet individual learner needs.
- A patient, encouraging, and positive approach to supporting learners to build confidence.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
- A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Workplace Benefits
- Values-driven culture - we’re really proud of our culture. We’re looking for someone who is as driven by our college values as we are!
- Learning and Development - access to support and resources to drive your own development.
- Free parking - free on-site parking, as well as good public transport links.
- Free On-site Gym & Sports Facilities
- Free Hot Drinks for Staff
- Canteen - freshly prepared food with plenty of choice.
- Access to College Library
- Free College WiFi
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