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You'll deliver engaging Functional Skills programmes, provide tailored learner support, and help apprentices build the skills and confidence required for personal and professional growth. The role aligns with industry titles such as Functional Skills Tutor, Functional Skills Trainer, English and Maths Tutor, Learning Coach, Skills Development Tutor, Vocational Tutor, or Adult Education Tutor.\nThe Role\nAs a Functional Skills Tutor with Pearson TQ, you'll play a key role in delivering Functional Skills English and Maths qualifications at Levels 1 and 2 to apprentices across our Ministry of Defence and wider training contracts.\nThis is more than a traditional teaching role. You'll support learners throughout their learning journey, delivering engaging face-to-face and remote learning sessions, monitoring progress, providing coaching and feedback, and helping learners overcome barriers to achievement.\nThe role is primarily based at Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester, CO2 7UT, with occasional travel to other Pearson TQ or employer sites as required. Delivery includes classroom-based teaching, remote one-to-one and group support sessions.\nIn your first six months, your focus will be on building relationships with learners, becoming fully embedded within programme delivery, managing your learner caseload effectively, and supporting learners to achieve their Functional Skills qualifications successfully.\nWhat You'll Own\nSuccess in this role means learners are engaged, progressing confidently through their Functional Skills programmes, achieving their qualifications, and developing the skills needed to succeed in the workplace.\nYou'll:\nDeliver engaging Functional Skills English and Maths learning programmes at Levels 1 and 2.\nManage and support a caseload of learners throughout their learning journey.\nDeliver high-quality face-to-face, virtual and blended learning experiences.\nConduct Functional Skills assessments, including Speaking and Listening assessments and associated awarding body requirements.\nDevelop and maintain Individual Learning Plans and learner progress records.\nMonitor learner progress, providing timely interventions and support where required.\nMaintain accurate learner records, including e-portfolios, evidence, learner communications and achievement tracking.\nCreate and maintain schemes of work, lesson plans and learning resources tailored to learner needs.\nDifferentiate learning approaches to support diverse learning styles and abilities.\nPrepare learners for assessments and support them to achieve successful outcomes.\nProvide constructive, developmental and timely feedback to learners.\nProduce Functional Skills performance and achievement data to support reporting requirements.\nEnsure compliance with quality assurance, safeguarding and risk management processes.\nContribute to continuous improvement, resource development and wider team initiatives.\nParticipate in professional development and training activities to maintain and enhance your skills.\nAbout You\nYou are a passionate educator who is committed to helping learners develop the confidence, skills and knowledge needed to achieve their goals. You enjoy creating engaging learning experiences and adapting your delivery style to meet the needs of individual learners.\nYou understand that learner success requires more than knowledge delivery. You can motivate, support and challenge learners to achieve their full potential while creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.\nYou'll likely bring:\nExperience delivering Functional Skills English and Maths programmes up to Level 2.\n\nExperience supporting adult learners in classroom, virtual and blended learning environments.\n\nStrong learner engagement and motivational coaching skills.\n\nExperience managing learner caseloads and supporting learners to successful completion.\n\nThe ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learner needs.\n\nExperience maintaining learner records and programme documentation.\n\nStrong communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.\n\nExcellent organisational and time management skills.\n\nConfidence using digital learning platforms and learner management systems.\n\nA learner-focused, proactive and collaborative approach.\n\nThe flexibility to work across different delivery environments and locations.\n\nEssential\nRelevant teaching qualification (e.g. PTLLS, CTLLS, Cert Ed, PGCE, DTLLS or equivalent).\n\nMinimum Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics.\n\nExperience delivering Functional Skills English and/or Maths up to Level 2.\n\nExperience delivering face-to-face and remote learning.\n\nFull UK driving licence.\n\nAccess to a vehicle and willingness to travel for Pearson TQ business when required.\n\nDesirable\nExperience working within apprenticeship programmes.\nExperience supporting learners within military, public sector or vocational education environments.\nExperience using e-portfolio and learner management systems.\nExperience developing learning materials and resources.\nAssessor qualification.\nWhat You'll Get\nYou'll join a supportive and experienced team that is passionate about learner success, educational excellence and making a positive impact through learning.\nYou'll benefit from:\n25 days annual leave, increasing with service up to 30 days.\nAviva pension scheme.\nLife assurance.\nPrivate medical and dental care options.\nFree eye tests.\nShare purchase options.\nFamily-friendly and flexible working policies.\nEmployee wellbeing programme.\nCycle to work scheme.\nVolunteering days.\nRetail and leisure discounts.\nOngoing professional development and career growth opportunities.\nThe opportunity to make a meaningful difference to learners' lives.\nReady to Make an Impact?\nIf you're passionate about education and want to help learners develop the essential skills they need to succeed, we'd love to hear from you.\nApply now and help learners achieve their full potential through engaging, impactful and high-quality Functional Skills delivery.\nPearson TQ is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. 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