Functional Skills Tutor Jobs UK
Functional Skills Maths and English are GCSE-equivalent qualifications for adult learners. Demand for tutors who can teach Level 1 and Level 2 is strong and growing, driven by apprenticeship requirements and further education entry criteria.
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What Functional Skills Tutors Teach
Functional Skills Maths (Level 1 and Level 2)
- Number: fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio
- Measure, shape and space: area, perimeter, volume, angles
- Handling data: charts, tables, probability
- Problem-solving in real-life contexts (the key differentiator from GCSE)
- Calculator and non-calculator methods
Functional Skills English (Level 1 and Level 2)
- Reading: understanding texts, identifying main points, inferring meaning
- Writing: structuring documents, grammar, punctuation, spelling
- Speaking and listening: discussion and presentation (some awarding bodies)
Who Studies Functional Skills?
- Adults who did not achieve grade 4+ at GCSE Maths or English
- Apprentices required to pass functional skills as part of their programme
- Learners in further education who need Level 2 for degree entry
- Job seekers who need a Maths or English qualification for employment
- Adults re-entering education after a gap
Earnings from Functional Skills Tutoring
| Hours/week | Rate | Monthly (keep 95%) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 hrs | £25/hr | £475 |
| 10 hrs | £25/hr | £950 |
| 15 hrs | £42/hr | £2394 |
| 20 hrs | £42/hr | £3192 |
Register as a Functional Skills Tutor
- Go to app.thetutor.link/register and create your free profile
- List your Maths or English qualifications and any adult education experience
- Specify the levels you cover (Entry Level 3, Level 1, Level 2) and awarding bodies you know
- Set your hourly rate — you keep 95% of every lesson on TheTutorLink
Register as a Tutor — Free, Takes 5 Minutes