Functional Skills Tutor (High Wycombe)

Centre: NMT Bucks & Herts, NMT High WycombeEmployer: New Meaning TrainingSalary: Salary negotiable and based on experienceType: Permanent, Full-time, Term Time OnlyHours: 37.5 hours per weekSchedule: Monday to Friday 08:30-16:30Job Reference: BUCHWFST072601

Overview

New Meaning Training High Wycombe offers Functional Skills teaching for young people aged 15‑25 who have faced challenges in their education. The role involves delivering English and Maths up to Level 2 or GCSE, building trusting relationships, and supporting learners with SEND and/or SEMH needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Functional Skills English and Maths sessions up to and including Level 2 or GCSE level.
• Work with young people one‑to‑one and in small groups.
• Create learning activities that are clear, practical and linked to real‑life skills.
• Build positive, steady relationships with learners.
• Support young people who may have SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Adapt sessions to different starting points, learning styles and confidence levels.
• Help learners build routine, focus and belief in what they can do.
• Embed English and Maths into wider learning and vocational activity.
• Support learner onboarding, induction and reviews.
• Track learner progress, engagement and next steps clearly.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to learner plans.
• Work with colleagues to develop schemes of work, lesson plans and resources.
• Respond calmly to behaviour, barriers and changes in engagement.
• Take part in wider centre activity, team planning and learner support where needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• A qualification in Maths and English.
• Experience delivering Functional Skills up to and including Level 2 or GCSE English and Maths.
• Experience working with young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Confidence planning and delivering one‑to‑one and small group sessions.
• The ability to create an embedded, practical Functional Skills curriculum.
• A calm, consistent and relational approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good time management and self‑organisation.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office.
• Experience developing educational resources.
• An understanding that behaviour often has a reason behind it.
• The ability to work independently, including lone working and home visits where needed.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a business‑insured vehicle.
• A steady belief that young people can get back on track, even if learning has not worked for them before.

Checks and Conditions

• Enhanced DBS check (including a Children’s Barred List check) and satisfactory professional references.
• Role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
• Applicants must disclose all convictions and cautions that are not protected under the Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended 2013 and 2020).

Benefits

• Generous annual leave (20 days plus bank holidays, up to 24 days with length of service).
• Up to 10 additional “gifted” days off each year during school holiday periods.
• Auto‑enrolment into The People’s Pension with a 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution.
• Blue Light Card access to national discounts.
• Fully reimbursed admin fee.
• Service recognition and additional annual leave for long service.
• Gift rewards at milestones (5 and 10 years).
• Wellbeing benefits, including annual flu vaccination voucher and a birthday gift voucher.
• Sustainable travel schemes: Cycle to Work, Electric Vehicle scheme via Octopus Energy, and Green Travel to Work initiatives.
• Supportive, values‑led workplace with a focus on staff wellbeing, development, and collaboration.
• Training and CPD supported as part of the role.

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