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Maths and English Functional Skills Tutor

Job description:

Passionate about educational equality? Get Trained, Get Paid, Get Further.

Position: Maths or English functional skills tutor for adult learners.

Location: We are seeking tutors based in Essex. Tuition is in-person and is expected to take place across Chelmsford. You must be able to reliably commute to one of these locations on a weekly basis.

Hours Available: 10-15 hours per week. Programmes will run until the end of May 2026.

Salary: £18 an hour plus holiday pay.

Start date: ASAP

About Us

Get Further are an award-winning charity that supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds to develop the skills they need to progress onto higher-level courses, apprenticeships, and into the workplace. We partner with colleges and employers to deliver tailored tuition for GCSE and Functional Skills, offering valuable extra support to help students secure gateway qualifications.

About the Role

As a Flex Tutor, you’ll deliver small-group tuition (1–3 students) using Get Further’s ready-to-go Maths and English resources. You’ll help unlock opportunities for learners who need a second chance at crucial gateway qualifications.

No lesson planning needed- just focused delivery and meaningful student support during 1-hour sessions. Programmes will run for 3 months with the potential to extend to 12 months.

This is an exciting opportunity to have a direct impact on the life chances of students –helping them to improve their skills and achieve key qualifications that open doors for future study and work.

What We Offer

* £18/hour + holiday pay.

* 2 full days of paid tutor training.

* Fully resourced lessons and full delivery training.

* Ongoing professional development and support.

* Opportunities for career growth in education and the charity sector.

* Join a passionate tutor community and access our Tutor Academy, socials, and events.

Person Specification

We're looking for individuals who:

* Are passionate about tackling educational inequality

* Have strong communication skills and empathy

* Are resilient, reliable, and professional

* Can build rapport with students and staff

* Reflect Get Further’s values: Bold, Optimistic, Ambitious, Tenacious

Requirements

* Right to work in the UK

* Grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths (or equivalent)

* A-level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject at grade B or above

* Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree (or working towards one)

* Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing

* Commitment to attend two full days of training

* Access to travel to placement and/or online setup (for remote roles).

Tutor Training

Our next paid tutor training will take place virtually in 11th-12th February 2026. If you are applying for this role, please ensure you are available and keep these days free if successful in your application.

Join Us in Making a Difference. Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to empowering students.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Tutor, Maths Tutor, Teacher, Teaching, Teaching Assistant

Get Further is an equal opportunities employer and will not discriminate against any candidate on the basis of any characteristic protected by the Equality Act 2010. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made throughout the recruitment process.

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract