Job Description

Functional Skills / GCSE Tutor - Outreach (Barking & Dagenham)

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Prospero Teaching is seeking an experienced Functional Skills and/or GCSE Tutor with strong SEN experience to deliver bespoke 1:1 tuition to young people across Barking and Dagenham who are currently not attending mainstream education.

As an Outreach Tutor, you will create, plan, and deliver tailored sessions designed to bridge learning gaps, rebuild confidence, and re-engage pupils who may have been out of school for an extended period. This role is ideal for a tutor or qualified teacher looking to step away from the traditional classroom and offer personalised, impactful learning that genuinely supports progression.

Many of the young people you will work with may present low confidence or barriers to learning, so the ability to build rapport, structure routine, and motivate learners is essential. Prospero Teaching will support you throughout, offering guidance, resources, and regular monitoring of each pupil's progress.

CONTRACT / POSITION DETAILS

• Location - Various locations across Barking & Dagenham
• Position - Outreach Tutor (Functional Skills / GCSE)
• Type of work - 1:1 Tuition (Contract)
• Start date - ASAP
• Duration - Varies by student
• Contract type - Temporary
• Hours - 10-15 hours per week (minimum 1 hour per session, maximum 3 hours per session)
• Rate of pay - From £25 per hour
• Working pattern - Part-time (with potential to increase based on need and availability)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• QTS, QTLS, PGCE or equivalent teaching/tutoring qualification (Functional Skills / GCSE delivery preferred)
• Experience supporting learners with SEN
• 6+ months' experience working in a UK school or education setting
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training (within the last 12 months - desirable but not essential)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for a new one
• Be able to provide two professional references covering the last two years in child-related roles

OTHER INFORMATION

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching acts as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. The successful candidate must complete all necessary safeguarding and vetting checks prior to starting. xbpsjku All adults working with children and vulnerable young people share responsibility for safeguarding and promoting their welfare.

PROSPERO TEACHING CAN OFFER:

• Accredited CPD courses including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, and SEN support
• Access to an in-house Training and Development Team
• Ongoing support from an experienced consultant throughout your placement