Job Description

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

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about helping learners succeed and want a flexible role with real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Pearson TQ is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check

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