Flexzo Teach | Functional Skills Tutor
Flexible opportunities with local educational settings through a direct booking platform.
Flexzo Teach connects passionate subject specialists with local schools and educational settings for short-term, long-term, and permanent roles. We are currently growing our local talent pool in Ipswich, Suffolk, and are seeking dedicated Functional Skills Tutors to help learners build essential, practical life skills.
Why join Flexzo Teach?
- Control your calendar and set pay rates that truly reflect your tutoring expertise.
- Get direct requests from local schools, alternative provisions, and educational settings in the Ipswich area.
- Teach vital, real-world skills that boost student confidence, unlock future career paths, and foster independence.
- Opportunities perfectly suited for experienced adult/further education tutors, secondary teachers, and dedicated functional skills specialists looking to expand their portfolio.
What you need
- Strong experience delivering targeted tutoring or interventions in Functional Skills English and/or Mathematics (from Entry Levels up to Level 2).
- Proven experience supporting diverse learning needs, including pupils with SEND (e.g., ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia) or those facing significant barriers to learning. All applicants must have prior SEN experience.
- A solid understanding of Functional Skills assessment frameworks, alongside the ability to adapt practical lesson plans to suit a learner's real-world context and track their progress effectively.
- A valid right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to obtain one). You must be able to commute to Ipswich for potential placements and travel to one of our operating areas for your initial interview.
- A patient, compassionate approach combined with exceptional communication skills suitable for motivating and collaborating with young learners, parents, and educational staff.
Note on In-Person Interviews: To ensure the highest quality of safeguarding and connection, all first interviews are conducted in person, even if you ultimately choose to tutor remotely. You must be able to travel to one of our core operating areas (such as London, Surrey, Manchester, or Kent) for this initial stage.
How it works
Once approved, schools and provisions in the Ipswich area can contact you directly through our platform for targeted functional skills tutoring, intervention work, or formal interviews.
Ready to empower learners with vital life skills? Upload your CV and get started today!