Job Introduction
Are you interested in inspiring and motivating young people to achieve their potential? We are looking for a Functional Skills / GCSE English Tutor to deliver engaging and relevant Functional Skills / GCSE English sessions to young people.
Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements of RQF Level 6.
About the Role
InspireU learning environments are small and friendly with class sizes being no bigger than 14 - 16. We have sites across Lincolnshire at Boston, Grantham, Lincoln, Louth, Ruskington, Skegness and Spalding.
We have a vacancy for a Functional Skills / GCSE English Tutor to work part time (18.5 hours per week) to deliver sessions to young people aged 16 - 24. This will involve 2 days delivery per week (Wednesday at Grantham and Thursday at Ruskington) with an additional half day of departmental duties (Monday) which may sometimes be worked from home.
In this role you will be delivering inspiring and engaging Functional Skills / GCSE English sessions where learners can develop the English skills required to make the next steps into adulthood and employability. Our key learning and teaching ethos is for learning to be active and teaching to be adaptive
You will be delivering qualifications from Entry 1 to Level 2 Functional Skills / GCSE English as well as our RARPA (Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement through non accredited learning) based Curriculum.
We value the differences in learner starting points and we are keen for all our learners to make progress.
Our vision is for every learner to realise and achieve their potential.
About Us
You will be part of a small, close-knit team where every day will be different and full of opportunities to support our learners to achieve their potential.
The team consists of other Tutors, Wellbeing Coaches, Job Coaches, Provision Management and Employment Officers who all have the same vision - for every learner to realise and achieve their potential.
About You
The successful candidates may hold a teaching qualification and will preferably have experience of working with vulnerable young people who may have challenging behaviour and/or Special Educational Needs.
We will also consider applications from un-qualified tutors who have the desire to train to become a fully qualified tutor.
InspireU will support you on your journey, providing an appropriate course, mentoring and coaching, which you will undertake alongside teaching within the classroom.
You will have effective behaviour management skills and be able to travel to other sites when required. You will have a solutions focused mindset with a 'can do' attitude.
If you have the experience, skills, knowledge and enthusiasm we are seeking or you are looking for your first teaching role, then we look forward to hearing from you
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure
If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, before clicking apply!
If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this role then please contact
Gavin Knox via email Gavin.Knox@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Applications Close on 31st August 2025 and interviews will be held on or around 9th September 2025 at Ruskington.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council 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.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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