Functional Skills Tutor in Alternative Provision Cheshire

Functional Skills Teacher / Tutor - Alternative Provision (Cheshire)

Full-time | September Start | Temp-to-Perm or Permanent Opportunity
Salary: £22,000 - £33,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Location: Cheshire

Your New Company

Hays Education are working exclusively with a unique and expanding Alternative Provision (AP) based in the Cheshire countryside, offering a rare opportunity for a passionate and creative educator to join a specialist setting that blends academic learning with outdoor education and animal care. We are recruiting for a Functional Skills Teacher or Functional Skills Tutor to deliver English and Maths to small groups of learners with additional needs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a non-mainstream environment and is looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people. This role is available as a temp-to-perm position to ensure the right fit, or permanent from day one for the ideal candidate.

Your New Role

• Deliver engaging and tailored Functional Skills English and Maths lessons
• Support learners with SEND and SEMH needs in a therapeutic, nature-based setting
• Work closely with a small, supportive team to create a nurturing learning environment
• Teach in an outdoor setting and engage with animals as part of the school's holistic approach
• Contribute to a growing provision with exciting opportunities for career progression

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Experience teaching or tutoring Functional Skills (or equivalent)
• A creative, adaptable, and student-centred approach
• A passion for alternative education, outdoor learning, and animal-assisted support
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Ideal for someone looking to move out of mainstream education or a previous Head of Department who is looking for a new challenge

What You'll Get in Return

• A rewarding role in a specialist alternative provision
• The chance to work in a rural, animal-friendly environment
• Supportive leadership and a clear path for professional development
• Competitive pay and flexible start options

What You Need to do Now

If you are interested in this position, please click "Apply Now" to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV over. If you would like some additional information about this role, please give Amy Fitzgerald a call on .

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