Adult Tutor

Terms and Conditions:20 hrs per week,Part Time, Fixed-term until March 2028

Department:Adult Learning

Interview Date: 3rd Nov 2026 at Bank Top NLC

Functional Skills Maths Tutor

We are looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Functional Skills Maths Tutor to support delivery across Blackburn with Darwen.

We are specifically seeking a tutor with excellent subject knowledge and a proven track record of delivering Functional Skills Maths to adult learners, helping them to develop confidence, achieve qualifications and progress into further learning, employment or apprenticeships.

Experience of delivering ICT/Digital Skills qualifications or non-accredited courses would be a beneficial.

Delivery of our provision takes place within our learning centres and across a wide range of community venues, partner organisations and schools.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Design and deliver engaging, innovative and inclusive teaching and learning.
• Motivate, support and challenge learners to achieve their full potential.
• Deliver Functional Skills Maths from Entry Level through to Level 2.
• Assess learner progress effectively and provide constructive feedback.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet a range of learner needs and abilities.
• Support learners to develop their confidence, employability and everyday maths skills.
• Deliver ICT/Digital Skills courses where required (desirable).

The successful candidate will have experience of working within adult and community learning and a good understanding of quality assurance processes, including:

• Observations of Teaching, Learning and Assessment (OTLAs).
• Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement (RARPA).
• Learner assessment, tracking and target setting.
• A good understanding of Ofsted's Further Education and Skills (FE&S) inspection framework and quality requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Experience of delivering Functional Skills Maths.
• A recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong classroom management and learner engagement skills.
• Experience of teaching adult learners.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Hilary.Jenkins-Beard@blackburn.gov.uk or Karen.Wignall@BLACKBURN.GOV.UK