Functional Skills Tutor

Job role: Functional Skills Tutor

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 + 6% performance bonus

Working location: Home-based with regular travel and overnight stays

Employment type: Full time, Permanent (part time options also available)

This role also includes a company car and the successful candidate will need to take an enhanced DBS

Job summary

We’re looking for a passionate Functional Skills Tutor to join our Commercial Services team and help shape the next generation of construction professionals. You’ll deliver English and maths training across our trade apprenticeship programmes, from Groundwork and Bricklaying to Site Carpentry and Supervision. This is a home-based role with regular travel, where you’ll get to make a real difference in learners’ lives and contribute to NHBC’s mission of raising standards in house building.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver Functional Skills (English & maths) both in-person and remotely
• Support apprentices across 4 trade programmes: Bricklaying, Groundworking, Site Carpentry, and Construction Site Supervision
• Embed Functional Skills into wider learning content and sessions
• Track learner progress and support them with tailored interventions
• Coordinate and invigilate exams and assessments
• Develop engaging learning resources and maintain quality standards
• Ensure ESFA funding compliance and contribute to Ofsted readiness
• Collaborate with the team to share best practice and continuously improve provision

What we’re looking for

• Experience delivering Functional Skills in English and maths
• Confident teaching both online and face to face
• Strong interpersonal skills and a learner-first mindset
• Able to operate independently with strong ownership of time and tasks yet equally committed to supporting collective success through effective teamwork and communication.
• A full UK driving licence (and flexibility to travel when needed)
• Minimum Level 3 teaching qualification (e.g. AET)
• GCSEs at grade 5/B or above in English & maths
• Desirable if you’ve worked with construction learners before.

 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.

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