Functional Skills Tutor

Overview

Job Role: Functional Skills Tutor

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 + 6% performance bonus

Working Location: Home-based with regular travel, primarily across Newcastle and Hull, with occasional travel to other locations across the UK

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Closing Date: 20th August 2026

This role will attract a job-needs car, subject to NHBC’s annual mileage requirement.

Please note: this role is subject to a DBS background check, carried out as part of our pre-employment screening. A full DVLA check will also be required for this role. 

Job summary:

Are you passionate about helping people develop the skills they need to succeed? We're looking for an enthusiastic Functional Skills Tutor to deliver engaging English and maths learning to apprentices across a range of apprenticeship programmes. You'll combine face-to-face and virtual teaching to inspire learners, support their progress and help them achieve their full potential. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team where you'll play an important role in continually enhancing our apprenticeship provision and making a real difference to learners' careers.

What you’ll be doing:

• Deliver engaging Functional Skills teaching in English and maths through both face-to-face and virtual sessions.
• Support apprentices across a range of apprenticeship programmes to achieve their Functional Skills qualifications.
• Monitor learner progress, carry out regular reviews and maintain accurate records.
• Develop and update learning materials to ensure content remains engaging, relevant and effective.
• Work closely with Trainers and Assessors to embed Functional Skills throughout apprenticeship programmes.
• Contribute to continuous improvements that enhance the quality of our training provision.
• Support reporting, learner feedback and wider team projects to help achieve business objectives.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience delivering Functional Skills teaching and lesson planning.
• Confident delivering engaging learning both in person and online.
• A passion for helping learners achieve their goals and reach their potential.
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• A Level 3 teaching or training qualification (such as AET) or higher.
• GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 5/B or above in English and maths.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.
• Experience working with apprentices or learners within the construction sector would be an advantage.

What we offer

Our benefits package includes:

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• holiday purchase scheme
• enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
• life assurance
• subsidised private medical insurance
• employee discounts platform
• two days volunteer leave
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents

+ many more!

Who we are

At NHBC, we pride ourselves on being truly unique. No other organisation in our sector matches the range of services and scale we provide. As the market leader, we are recognised as the go-to for new home warranties and insurance. Our team is united by a core purpose: to raise the standards of house building and protect homeowners.

Why you should join us

As a modern, family-friendly employer, we’re in a phase of rapid growth, embracing technology, data and new ways of working. We’re seeking passionate, skilled and driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

Once onboard, you’ll have access to fantastic opportunities for personal and career growth. You’ll receive thorough training, continuous development and the chance to earn recognised qualifications and professional memberships to support your journey.

We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them. While we may not be able to accommodate every request, we’re always happy to have a conversation about flexible working arrangements.

Our inclusive culture

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea-sharing.

We are a Disability Confident organisation committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. Our first step is to review applications to ensure candidates meet the essential criteria for the role. We assess skills, experience, and potential objectively, and provide support or reasonable adjustments where needed. Candidates who meet the criteria will progress to the next stage.