Every year, over 200,000 young people leave school without a standard pass in GCSE English and maths. For many, this creates significant barriers to further education, employment and future opportunities.
At Get Further, we are working to change that. As a national education charity, we support young people and adults from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve the gateway qualifications they need to succeed in education, work and life. We are now seeking passionate and experienced Functional Skills Programme Senior Tutors to support young people who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) to achieve Level 2 Functional Skills qualifications.
This is an exciting opportunity to combine high-quality tutoring with programme leadership, helping learners build confidence, improve attendance and achieve meaningful outcomes.
About the Role
As a Functional Skills Programme Senior Tutor, you will deliver engaging small-group English and/or maths tuition to learners preparing for Level 2 Functional Skills Qualifications.
Alongside teaching, you will play a key role in supporting learner engagement, attendance and achievement, working closely with Programme Coordinators, partner organisations and the wider tutoring team. You will also act as a role model for high-quality practice and contribute to the development of other tutors across the programme.
70% of your role will be delivering tuition
30% will focus on learner support, programme coordination and tutor quality assurance
What You'll Be Doing
Delivering High-quality Tuition
* Deliver exemplary tutoring sessions (small group, up to three learners), demonstrating an excellent understanding of the curriculum, the subject(s) and the resources.
* Adapt sessions to meet individual learner needs.
* Build positive relationships that encourage attendance, confidence and progress.
* Prepare thoroughly for sessions.
* Demonstrate expertise and professionalism as a standard for other tutors, setting a benchmark as a role model within the team.
* Demonstrate a positive attitude to professional development, by engaging with and attending our Tutor Academy seminars and workshops.
* Complete and maintain high-quality registers for sessions, to ensure attendance and learner progress is recorded accurately and is up to date.
* Create and share high-quality video reflections of your tutoring to allow for feedback and development from Get Further staff.
Supporting Learner Success and Tutor Development
* Work closely with learners to overcome barriers to engagement.
* Support attendance and scheduling of sessions and assist with exam logistics where required.
* Help learners prepare for mock exams and assessments.
* Maintain accurate attendance and progress records.
* Work collaboratively with external stakeholders, where required, to support effective delivery logistics and ensure learners receive the appropriate support.
* Support tutor development through drops-ins, feedback, and sharing best practice
What We're Looking For
Essential Requirements
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Level 3 or above Teach qualifications including; PTLLS Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector, Award in Education and Training (AET), CET / CETLS / CTLLS - Certificate in Education and Training, DTLLS - Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector
* GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
* A-level (or equivalent) at Grade B or above in a relevant subject.
* A 2:1 degree or above (strong 2:2 applicants will be considered).
* At least three months' experience teaching or tutoring.
* Strong communication, organisational and IT skills.
* Ability to travel regularly to delivery locations.
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
* Right to work in the UK.
Desirable
Experience working with NEET learners.
Knowledge of the Further Education sector.
Interest in, or experience of, working within the charity sector.
Please see full list of person specification and role description in the Recruitment Pack on our website.
Why Join Get Further?
At Get Further, you'll be part of a mission-driven organisation dedicated to tackling educational inequality and helping learners unlock opportunities for their future.
Our Benefits Include:
36 days annual leave, including bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles).
Ongoing training and professional development.
Expert support from specialist English and maths curriculum teams.
Access to our Tutor Academy and wider tutor community.
Networking opportunities across the education sector.
Travel expenses for approved work-related travel.
The opportunity to make a tangible difference to learners' lives every day.
Our Values
Everything we do is guided by our core values:
Bold - We are courageous and willing to challenge convention.
Optimistic - We maintain a sense of possibility, even when faced with challenges.
Ambitious - We have high expectations for every learner we support.
Tenacious - We are determined in our pursuit of impact and excellence.
How to Apply
Review our full recruitment pack and visit the application link to submit your initial application.
The recruitment process includes:
* Online application
* English and/or maths subject assessment
* Full application stage
* Online assessment centre
* Virtual interview
Get Further is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including DBS, Right to Work and reference checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Work Location: In person
Salary description
£26900.00 - £28900.00 per year