JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

Functional Skills Tutor

Department

Quality

Job Reference

FS Tutor

Reports to

Head of Centre

Location

Salary

Launceston, Cornwall

For the role, the hourly salary is set at £20 per hour, which
includes key duties such as lesson attendance, preparation,
assessment, and tutorials.

Flexibility

The role is part-time, 13 hours per week over 39 weeks.

Wednesdays: 09:00–17:00, including 09:30–15:30 teaching
and 09:00–09:30 & 16:00–17:00 meetings.

Planning: 5 hours per week allocated for lesson preparation,
marking, and tutorials.

Occasional flexibility may be required to meet curriculum
requirements or school events.

The postholder is expected to engage in continuous
professional development (CPD) and other planning
activities outside of core hours as necessary to maintain and
enhance teaching quality.

Any additional CPD time should be reasonable and comply
with statutory working hour limits.

The role will comply with the Working Time Regulations
1998, ensuring total working hours, rest breaks, and
overtime are managed appropriately.

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Any additional planning or CPD work undertaken outside
paid hours is voluntary and must not exceed statutory
maximum weekly working hours unless agreed

Contractual status

Part-time, fixed term.  13 hours per week over 39 weeks

Role summary

Key responsibilities

Are You Ready to Inspire the Next Generation?
At Step into Learning, we’re seeking a passionate and
dynamic Functional Skills Tutor who is eager to make a
lasting impact on young learners aged 16+. In this role,
you’ll be more than just a teacher—you’ll be a mentor, a
guide, and a source of inspiration as you help learners
achieve their English and Maths qualifications up to
Level 2. Your mission will be to empower individuals,
promote confidence, and make education an engaging and
supportive experience for all.

As the landscape of education evolves, so does this exciting
role. You’ll have the chance to shape the future of
Functional Skills delivery, aligning your lessons with the
updated 2025–2026 curriculum requirements. With a
minimum of 100 teaching hours per subject annually,
you’ll design and deliver impactful lessons that inspire
learners to take ownership of their education. Working
closely with the core tutor, you will ensure that study plans
for the upcoming academic year are fully aligned with the
latest educational mandates, preparing learners for their
next steps in life and learning.

This is more than just a teaching position; it’s an
opportunity to play a pivotal role in empowering learners
to overcome challenges, achieve their qualifications, and
reach their full potential. As the role grows, so will your
ability to shape and influence the success of your learners,
making a real difference in their lives and in the future of
education.

At the heart of this role is the mission to inspire and
empower learners to achieve their potential. As a Functional
Skills Tutor, you will play a pivotal role in creating an

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engaging, inclusive learning environment that promotes
confidence, independence, and success.

Teaching and Learning Excellence

Your classroom will be a place of exploration and growth.
Every lesson you deliver will be tailored to meet the unique
needs of your learners, making the Functional Skills
curriculum both accessible and enjoyable. By conducting
diagnostic assessments, you’ll craft Individual Learning
Plans (ILPs) that reflect each learner’s journey, offering
targeted support to help them overcome challenges,
including those identified through EHCPs.

Promote Progress and Achievement

You’ll guide learners through their educational journey,
motivating them to set and achieve ambitious goals that
lead to brighter futures. Through regular, constructive
feedback, you’ll help them recognise and celebrate their
progress, while meticulously tracking achievements to
ensure sustained success. Whether preparing for
assessments or their next steps in life, your support will
make all the difference.

Create an Inclusive Environment

Your classroom will be more than a space for learning—it
will be a supportive community. By creating inclusivity,
you’ll create an environment where every learner feels safe,
valued, and encouraged to participate. Your adaptable
teaching methods will remove barriers, helping learners of
all abilities thrive and promoting their overall well-being.

Collaboration and Mentorship

Education is a team effort, and you’ll work closely with
colleagues to standardise teaching practices, share
resources, and uphold curriculum quality. Your
collaboration with the Internal Quality Assurance Lead will

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ensure the efficient delivery of exams and lessons, while
your mentorship will inspire those around you to achieve
teaching excellence.

Safeguarding and Quality Assurance

The safety and welfare of your learners will always be a
priority. You’ll actively uphold safeguarding policies,
ensuring learners can focus on their development in a
secure environment. Through participation in team
meetings and teaching observations, you’ll contribute to a
culture of continuous improvement, offering feedback and
insights to elevate the standard of education.

Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

You’ll never stop looking for ways to enhance the learning
experience. By engaging in professional development and
responding to learner feedback, you’ll help refine course
delivery to meet evolving needs. Your commitment to
growth—both your own and your learners’—will drive
excellence at every step.

A Dynamic and Evolving Role

These responsibilities represent the core of your work, but
education is ever-changing. You’ll embrace new challenges
and opportunities, adapting to the needs of learners and
the vision of Step into Learning as directed by your line
manager or executive director.

This isn’t just a job—it’s a journey. Join us and help
shape brighter futures.

Success in this role will be measured by the effective
delivery of key priorities, objectives, and targets set by the
organisation. This includes achieving established
performance metrics, demonstrating consistent
improvement in processes, and contributing to the overall
mission of Step into Learning. Additionally, the successful
candidate will be expected to promote positive

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Measure of success

Continued
professional
development

relationships with learners and stakeholders, enhance the
quality-of-service delivery, and actively participate in
initiatives that drive organisational growth and
development.

At Step into Learning, we are dedicated to promoting a
culture of continual professional development through
regular personal growth reviews and tailored training
opportunities. We expect the successful candidate to
actively engage in bespoke training and research initiatives
that will enhance their personal knowledge, skills, and
behaviours. This commitment includes participating in
relevant workshops and courses, setting personal
development goals in collaboration with their line manager,
and sharing insights gained from these experiences with
colleagues to promote a culture of continuous
improvement within the organisation.

Step into Learning
values

Be Inclusive, Be Committed, Be Inspiring, Be Kind and Be
Connected to the Community

Step into Learning
Inclusivity, Equality
& Diversity

At Step into Learning, we are committed to promoting an
inclusive working environment where diversity is celebrated,
and everyone is empowered with equal opportunities. We
warmly welcome applications from individuals of all
backgrounds and are dedicated to promoting a healthy
work-life balance through a range of supportive benefits.

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Step into Learning
Health and Safety

At Step into Learning, we are committed to maintaining and
promoting a positive attitude towards health and safety. We
prioritise the safety and well-being of our employees and
learners by adhering to the relevant health and safety codes
of practice.
As part of your role, you will be expected to:
Familiarise yourself with health and safety policies:
Understand and comply with the organisation’s health and
safety protocols.
Report hazards: Promptly report any potential hazards or
incidents to your line manager or designated health and
safety officer or Bright Safe.
Participate in training: Engage in health and safety
training and workshops to enhance your knowledge and
awareness.
Promote safety practices: Encourage a culture of safety by
promoting best practices among colleagues and learners.

Step into Learning
Safeguarding of
Children and Adults
at risk.

Step into Learning is committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of all learners and expects their
employees to share this commitment.  The successful
candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service
(DBS) check.

The postholder will ensure that Step into Learning
safeguarding and welfare policies and procedures are
known, understood, and used appropriately.

Will keep detailed, accurate, secure written records of
concerns and referrals (including electronic documents) and
refer all concerns to the safeguarding team.

Dated

Employee signature

Line manager
signature

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Field

Description

Document title

Job Description Template

Version

Author

Date issued

Status

V5.1

Recruitment and Therapies Coordinator

09/07/2025

Approved

Approved by

Recruitment and Therapies Coordinator

Review date

09/07/2026

Document location

Document Control SharePoint – Human Resources

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