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Posted 21 July, 2026

Functional Skills Maths Tutor

Reed
Wetherby, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Temporary

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Pay: £25+ Per hour, Flexible

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Location: Wetherby

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Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to help others to improve their lives, the lives of their families and to make a positive contribution to their local community? Then prison education is for you.

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About the role:

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We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Functional Skills Maths Tutor to join our education team within a prison setting, working with young offenders. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference by supporting learners to develop essential numeracy skills that will help them transition successfully back into education, training, or employment.

Key Responsibilities\n
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  • Deliver high-quality Functional Skills Maths (Entry Level to Level 2) lessons
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  • Plan and adapt schemes of work to meet individual learner needs
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  • Create a positive, inclusive, and motivating learning environment
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  • Support learners to achieve recognised qualifications
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  • Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback
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  • Manage classroom behaviour effectively within a secure environment
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  • Work collaboratively with prison staff and education colleagues
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  • Maintain accurate records in line with compliance requirements
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What we need from you:

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  • Experience teaching Functional Skills Maths (essential)
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  • A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, or equivalent)
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  • Passion for supporting young people with challenging backgrounds
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  • Strong classroom management and communication skills
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  • Ability to engage and motivate disengaged learners
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  • Understanding of safeguarding and equality in education
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Why Work With Reed?

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  • Exclusive access to roles across leading FE colleges and training providers
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  • 1-2-1 support from a Specialist SEN Consultant (CV support & interview prep)
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  • Health Cash Plan & REED Discount Club
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  • Statutory Sick Pay, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Pay
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  • REED Learning & Development opportunities
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  • Eye test and spectacle vouchers
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If this role sounds of interest, please click Apply Today!