Job Overview
It is an exciting time to join Southend City Community College (formally Southend Adult Community College)
We are a growing college with an exciting future supporting the city of Southend, Rochford and Castle Point.
A new brand with new vision our college is positioning itself as a major provider for young people to flourish and thrive in a supportive environment.
As a tutor here you can expect small class sizes, an effective learning support programme and a staff mentoring and wellbeing scheme.
We are looking for additional experienced functional skill tutors to join our team to support the delivery of our Functional Skills provision.
You will be part of a unique strategy to empower our young learners with the Maths and English skills they require for work and life.
We deliver English and Maths Functional Skills courses at E1-E3, Level 1 and Level 2 and we are seeking experienced tutors who can teach both English and Maths.
The successful candidate(s) will join our team and deliver engaging and effective Functional Skills courses to our study programme and adult learners
As an established Functional Skills provider consistently achieving pass rates above the national average, we are now seeking to expand our provision and continue to build on our successful Functional Skills programme with the implementation of a unique strategy.
As a Functional Skills Tutor, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, nurturing, and supportive instruction to study programme and adult learners in cohorts of up to 15 learners, helping them to develop their skills and achieve their Entry, Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills qualifications.
The tutor is also responsible for creating resources, maintaining attendance records, tracking leaner progress and reporting this to the Head of English and Maths, and for taking an active role in monitoring and evaluating the quality of the delivery.
Occasional meetings with the Head of English and Maths and Vice Principal Curriculum & Quality, and regular communication should be expected.
This successful candidate(s) will be employed on a contractual basis on a 0.8 contract
(4 days per week) with the expectation of classroom teaching of 18 hours per week at both our Southchurch and Leigh on Sea campuses.
Working hours are variable and will depend on the scheduling of classroom-based courses. Our 36 -week courses are delivered regularly throughout the year, and tutors are contracted on a course-by-course basis based on demand.
There will be a requirement to attend team meetings, open evenings and take part in enrolment activities.
Key Responsibilities
Develop comprehensive schemes of work, lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments for Functional Skills courses.
Deliver 3-hour Entry, Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills courses that are dynamic, interactive and engaging, that cater to a diverse group of 16-19 and adult learners, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Deliver in a variety of locations including the College Campuses
Work with individuals and groups to agree and keep up to date Individual Learning Plans as appropriate to their needs, supporting them to achieve these goals through regular reviews
Utilise a range of teaching techniques and tools to accommodate different learning styles and abilities in a classroom setting.
Provide clear explanations of concepts, ensuring students grasp fundamental principles and can apply them practically.
Offer personalised support and guidance to learners who require additional assistance, using communication methods to facilitate their learning journey effectively.
Evaluate student performance through online assignments and quizzes and provide timely and detailed feedback.
Monitor attendance, punctuality and progress of learners
Maintain accurate records of student participation, progress, and performance, and submit necessary reports to line managers.
Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices, contribute to curriculum development, and enhance the overall quality, achievement and success of the courses.
Keep up to date with developments in the field of Functional Skills and education, integrating relevant updates into the course content.
Attend periodic standardisation, review, and curriculum development meetings with the Functional Skills team.
Ensure adherence to established teaching policies, procedures, and quality standards.
To work in accordance with SCC equality and diversity and safeguarding policies.
In addition to the above areas of responsibility the post-holder maybe required to undertake any other reasonable duties relating to the broad scope of the position, commensurate with the post, and in support of the college.
Functional Skills sits within the Study Programme Team which currently has 11 Full Time staff, and are dedicated to Functional Skills provision.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All candidates are welcomed at the College without regard to ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and that students and staff can study and work in an environment free from harassment and bullying.
Southend City Community College aims to achieve curriculum excellence by promoting consistently high standards of teaching, learning and assessment across all provision.
Southend City Community College is committed to ensuring that all learners, and staff understand how to keep themselves and others safe in college, in the community and in the workplace. We ensure our College community promotes a safe place to work and learn and we will put appropriate measures in place to safeguard learners this includes our duty under PREVENT to protect learners from radicalisation.
This role is involved in regulated activity with Children and or vulnerable adults. This role will require an appropriate clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Pre-employment checks and training will include safeguarding training and a sound understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Closing Date: Friday 19th June 2026
Interview dates will be 6th, 7th or 9th July 2026
Pay: £27,011.00-£33,120.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (required)
- Tutoring: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
