Functional Skills & Employability Tutor

Functional Skills / Employability Tutor (Adult Skills)

Location: Farnborough
Contract: Full Time or Part Time / Term Time Only
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Inspire. Educate. Empower.

Are you passionate about supporting adult learners to gain the skills they need to succeed in life and work? We are seeking a dynamic Functional Skills/Employability Tutor to join our growing team and support the upskilling of adult learners.

Whether you specialise in English, Maths, ICT, or Employability, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

Due to increasing demand, we are recruiting a multi-skilled tutor to deliver engaging and accessible learning experiences for adult learners. You’ll work both online and in person, helping learners achieve qualifications in Functional Skills (Level 1 & 2) and employability.

• Deliver high-quality teaching in English, Maths, ICT, and/or Employability Skills
• Use AI tools to monitor progress and support learner success
• Facilitate workshops and intervention sessions
• Create personalised learning pathways for adult learners
• Provide online and face-to-face teaching (predominantly based in Farnborough)

About You

• Proven experience delivering adult education or training
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject
• Teaching or mentoring qualification (desirable)
• Passion for helping learners succeed
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and support diverse learners

Hours and Flexibility

We offer flexible working arrangements for the right candidate:

• Minimum 14 hours/week (2 days)
• Up to 37 hours/week (full-time)
• Primarily Farnborough-based with occasional travel to workplaces

Benefits

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• 40 days holiday (pro rata for part time)
• Onsite gym and refectory
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discount platform

Join a supportive, inclusive, and innovative team where your work genuinely makes a difference.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a market-leading education recruitment company, specialising in the supply of staff across all areas of the education sector – including teaching, student support, and non-teaching roles. If this vacancy isn’t the right fit, we welcome your CV and encourage you to contact our team to explore other opportunities.

Dovetail and Slate Limited (Company No. 11351060) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, candidates, and partner organisations to share this commitment.

Roles may involve work with under-18s or vulnerable adults. Where applicable, offers of employment will be subject to appropriate vetting, which may include enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, barred list checks, references, right to work checks, and where relevant, PVG Scheme registration (Scotland) or Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration (Wales). All checks will be carried out in accordance with relevant safeguarding legislation and guidance, such as Keeping Children Safe in Education (England).

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Dovetail and Slate is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities, and we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout our recruitment processes.

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Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.