Job Description

Functional Skills Maths Tutor - Alternative Provision
Location: Towcester, Northamptonshire
Start Date: March 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: Competitive salary (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Are you a Maths specialist who believes numeracy is a life skill, not just a subject?
Do you want to work in a setting where progress is measured in confidence as well as qualifications?

A specialist Alternative Provision in Towcester is seeking a committed Functional Skills Maths Tutor to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis from March 2026.

This provision supports students aged 11-16 who have been permanently excluded from mainstream education. Many arrive with gaps in learning, low confidence, and negative experiences of school. The setting offers structure, small class sizes, and a restorative approach to help students rebuild trust in education and achieve meaningful outcomes.

As the Functional Skills Maths Tutor, you will play a central role in delivering practical, accessible maths that prepares students for real-world success.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver Functional Skills Maths from Entry Level through to Level 2

  • Design engaging, practical lessons focused on real-life numeracy skills

  • Break down barriers to learning for students who may feel anxious about maths

  • Prepare students for external assessments and qualification success

  • Monitor progress closely and adapt teaching to meet individual needs

  • Provide targeted intervention for students requiring additional support

  • Maintain clear expectations, routines, and positive behaviour standards

  • Work closely with pastoral and leadership teams to support holistic student development

We're Looking For Someone Who:

  • Holds QTS/QTLS or a recognised post-16 / Functional Skills teaching qualification

  • Has experience delivering Functional Skills Maths

  • Can make maths relatable, practical, and confidence-building

  • Is calm, resilient, and consistent in their approach

  • Has strong behaviour management skills

  • Is passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs

  • Believes in second chances and restorative practice

What You Can Expect:

  • A permanent, full-time role within a specialist provision

  • Small teaching groups with a personalised curriculum

  • A supportive, close-knit staff team

  • Ongoing CPD in SEMH, behaviour strategies, and alternative education

  • The opportunity to see measurable impact in both attainment and personal growth

  • A leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and professional development

In this setting, maths isn't just about passing an exam - it's about building independence, employability, and self-belief. You'll have the opportunity to transform students' attitudes towards learning while equipping them with essential skills for college, apprenticeships, and the workplace.

If you're ready to deliver purposeful, impactful maths teaching in Towcester from March 2026, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to find out more about this permanent Functional Skills Maths Tutor role.