Functional Skills English Tutor - New Alternative Provision
Location: Towcester, Northamptonshire
Start Date: October 2026
Contract: Temp-to-Perm
Recruitment: Booked via Tradewind Recruitment
Are you a passionate English teacher or Functional Skills Tutor looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can help young people rebuild their confidence and achieve meaningful qualifications?
A new Alternative Provision setting in Towcester is opening in October 2026, and they are looking for an experienced Functional Skills English Tutor to join their growing team. The organisation already operates two established sites and is now expanding into Towcester.
This is an excellent opportunity to join the provision at an exciting stage of its development and help shape the educational experience for students at the new setting.
The Role
As a Functional Skills English Tutor, you will deliver engaging and accessible English sessions to students who may have struggled within mainstream education. You will support students to develop their reading, writing, speaking and communication skills, working towards appropriate Functional Skills qualifications.
The successful candidate will ideally have experience teaching Functional Skills English, GCSE English or English within an Alternative Provision, SEN or similar setting.
You will need to be confident adapting your teaching to different abilities and learning needs, while creating a positive and supportive classroom environment. Experience working with students with SEN, SEMH, challenging behaviour or significant gaps in education would be highly desirable.
What We're Looking For
Experience teaching Functional Skills English, GCSE English or a similar English curriculum.
A recognised teaching qualification is desirable, although relevant experience will also be considered.
Experience working with young people with SEN, SEMH, behavioural needs or barriers to learning.
A creative, patient and adaptable approach to teaching.
The ability to build strong relationships and re-engage students who may have had negative experiences of education.
Excellent Development Opportunities
The setting is committed to developing and investing in its staff, with opportunities for training, professional development and career progression.
As the organisation continues to expand its provision, staff will have the opportunity to grow with the organisation and take on further responsibilities over time.
Important Information
Applicants must have the right to work and remain in the UK. Unfortunately, this setting is unable to offer sponsorship.
The position is offered on a temp-to-perm basis, giving successful candidates the opportunity to secure a permanent role following a successful temporary period.
If you're an experienced English educator who wants to make a genuine difference to young people and help them gain the skills and qualifications they need for their next steps, we'd love to hear from you.
This vacancy is being booked via Tradewind Recruitment
