Functional Skills Tutor

Exciting Opportunity: Functional Skills Tutor – Make a Real Impact!

Are you passionate about empowering individuals through education? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your teaching directly shapes futures? If so, we want YOU to join Shaw Trust—an organisation where everybody is somebody and where your role makes a real difference!

At Shaw Trust, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity for rewarding work and a dignified life. As a Functional Skills Tutor, you’ll play a crucial role in equipping young learners with the English and Maths skills they need to secure employment or apprenticeships. Your expertise will directly contribute to breaking down barriers, challenging inequality, and driving social mobility.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging face-to-face group teaching and one-to-one support sessions.
• Help learners apply English and Maths in real, vocational settings.
• Develop impactful resources tailored to learner needs.
• Support individuals in achieving Level 1 or Level 2 qualifications.
• Working at our Norwich office, with occasional travel to other sites in the region.

What We’re Looking For

We need a skilled tutor who is committed to helping learners succeed. You should have:

• A teaching qualification (minimum Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector - DTLLS).
• Level 3 or equivalent in Functional Skills Maths, English & ICT.
• D32/33/A1 or equivalent assessment qualification, or be willing to work towards it.

Why Join Shaw Trust?

Aside from being part of a purpose-driven team, you’ll enjoy amazing employee benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays), increasing with service.
• 2 paid volunteering days each year to give back.
• Enhanced pension scheme and Life Assurance (3x salary).
• Flexible working requests available from day one.
• Access to personal development opportunities, including apprenticeships, master’s qualifications, and leadership programs.
• Health and wellbeing support, including an employee assistance program  and health cash plan.
• A culture that celebrates diversity—we have thriving employee networks supporting LGBTQ+, racial equality, neurodiversity, and more!

Join Us & Make a Difference!

At Shaw Trust, we are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace that reflects UK society. We are Disability Confident Leaders, uphold the National Equality Standard, and use the Access to Work scheme to support employees.

• Act fast—we may close applications early if we receive enough interest!

Join us in transforming lives through education. Your impact starts here!