English Foundation Learning Tutor – London

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and adaptable Functional Skills English Tutor to deliver high-quality, engaging, and inclusive English programmes to young people and adult learners across Lambeth and other London boroughs.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in learners’ lives, helping individuals develop essential literacy and communication skills, build confidence, and overcome barriers that may have affected their previous experiences of education.

Working with learners from diverse backgrounds and with varying levels of English proficiency, you will plan and deliver stimulating, learner-centred sessions that make English accessible, relevant, and practical. You will help learners strengthen their reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication skills, enabling them to apply their knowledge confidently in everyday life, employment, and further education.

You will assess learners’ existing abilities, identify individual learning needs, develop appropriate learning plans, and deliver engaging lessons that support progression towards recognised Functional Skills English qualifications and wider personal goals.

The ideal candidate will have experience delivering Functional Skills English or GCSE English within post-16 education, adult learning, or a similar environment, together with strong subject knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet diverse learning needs.

If you are passionate about empowering learners through literacy, building confidence, and helping individuals achieve qualifications that open doors to new opportunities, we would love to hear from you.

Teaching and Learning

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, inclusive Functional Skills English programmes to individuals and groups of learners aged 16 and over.
• Teach essential English skills across reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communicating, adapting content to suit learners' abilities and starting points.
• Develop learners' practical literacy and communication skills for everyday situations, education, employment, and independent living.
• Deliver interactive, learner-centred activities that encourage discussion, critical thinking, effective communication, and independent learning.
• Support learners in developing reading comprehension, written expression, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and the ability to communicate clearly and appropriately for different audiences and purposes.
• Use real-life examples, workplace scenarios, and practical activities to make English learning accessible, relevant, and meaningful.
• Adapt teaching methods, resources, and activities to accommodate different abilities, learning styles, and additional support needs.
• Use digital learning tools, interactive resources, and Information and Learning Technology (ILT) to enhance teaching and learner engagement.
• Deliver face-to-face, remote, and blended learning sessions where required.

• Conduct initial and diagnostic assessments to establish learners' literacy levels, communication skills, and individual learning needs.
• Develop individual learning plans and set achievable targets aligned with learners' starting points, aspirations, and programme requirements.
• Set, assess, and provide constructive feedback on coursework, written assignments, and English assessments.
• Prepare and support learners undertaking accredited Functional Skills English qualifications and examinations.
• Monitor, record, and evaluate learner progress, attendance, retention, and achievement.
• Provide ongoing guidance, encouragement, and Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) to support progression into further education, training, or employment.
• Identify learners requiring additional support and work collaboratively with colleagues to address barriers to participation and achievement.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date learner records, assessment documentation, registers, and progress tracking systems.
• Ensure teaching, assessment, and record-keeping activities comply with organisational policies, awarding body requirements, and relevant quality standards.
• Participate in internal moderation, standardisation, quality assurance activities, and preparation for External Quality Assurance (EQA) visits.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, development of English teaching resources, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the achievement of programme performance targets, including learner retention, achievement, progression, and satisfaction.

• Create a safe, respectful, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all learners.
• Recognise and respond sensitively to learners who may have experienced difficulties, low confidence, or anxiety relating to English and literacy.
• Uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, health and safety, and data protection policies.
• Build positive and professional relationships with learners, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and continuing professional development (CPD) activities.
• Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, accountability, and a commitment to achieving positive learner outcomes.

• Experience delivering Functional Skills English, GCSE English, or other relevant literacy programmes within post-16 education, adult learning, or a related setting.
• Strong subject knowledge and understanding of English language, literacy development, and effective communication.
• Experience planning and delivering engaging, differentiated, learner-centred teaching and assessment activities.
• Ability to explain English language concepts clearly and adapt teaching approaches to accommodate different learning needs and abilities.
• Experience conducting initial and diagnostic assessments, identifying individual learning needs, and monitoring learner progress.
• Confidence supporting learners from diverse backgrounds, including those with additional learning needs or low confidence in English.
• Understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusive teaching practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to motivate learners and build positive working relationships.
• Strong organisational, administrative, and time management skills, including accurate record-keeping and progress reporting.
• Confidence using digital learning resources, virtual learning platforms, and online assessment tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, adapting positively to different teaching environments and programme requirements.
• Commitment to learner achievement, retention, progression, and continuous professional development.

• Experience delivering accredited Functional Skills English qualifications at Entry Level and Levels 1 and 2.
• Experience delivering English programmes to learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or additional barriers to learning.
• Knowledge of awarding body requirements, Functional Skills English curriculum frameworks, and quality assurance processes.
• Internal Verification/Internal Quality Assurance (IV/IQA) experience.
• Experience providing Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG).
• Experience delivering remote or blended learning programmes.

• Relevant degree or subject-specific qualification in English, Education, or a related discipline.
• Recognised teaching qualification, such as a Certificate in Education or equivalent, or willingness to work towards an appropriate qualification.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent qualifications.
• Level 3 Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) qualification, or willingness to work towards one (desirable).

• Current Safeguarding Certification.
• Current First Aid certification.

• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Physically able to carry out the requirements of the role.
• Flexibility to work various shifts as needed.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)*.