Functional Skills Tutor

• Date posted: Tuesday, 9 September 2025
• Closing date: Friday, 31 October 2025
• Location: Blackburn
• Salary: £26,000 per annum
• Contract type: Permanent
• Department: Functional Skills
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Interview date: TBC

Do you want to work in an environment where teaching truly comes first?

At Training 2000, we put learners and tutors at the heart of everything we do. We believe in delivering high-quality education in a supportive, flexible, and family-friendly environment.

As a Functional Skills Tutor, you’ll be part of a highly experienced and collaborative team that values small class sizes, generous PPA time, and the freedom to teach in a way that truly engages learners.

Why join us?

• Supportive and experienced team – you're never on your own.

• Flexible and hybrid working – we understand the importance of work-life balance.

• Autonomy in teaching – deliver lessons your way to best support learner success.

• Make a real difference – help learners apply functional English in practical, workplace-related contexts.

We're looking for someone who:

• Specialises in Functional Skills English

• Can demonstrate practical, real-world applications of English in the workplace

• Is passionate about helping learners achieve their full potential

At Training 2000, you’ll have the opportunity to inspire learners and shape futures — all without sacrificing your own.

Please refer to the Role Profile for more information

Why work for Training 2000?

We believe Training 2000 is a great place to work. We genuinely care about our employees and offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 27 days holiday (increasing to 32 days in accordance with service) plus Bank Holidays
• Birthday leave
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 5 days holiday per year
• Contributory pension scheme (after a qualifying period)
• Life insurance based on 4 x annual salary
• Annual CPD days and opportunities for career development and progression
• Family friendly policies
• Modern facilities
• Scope for hybrid working
• Free parking (on and off-site)
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Equality of Opportunity

Training 2000 are committed to equality, diversity and access for all.

Applicants who, because of a disability, would prefer recruitment information/application forms in a more accessible format should contact the HR team by e-mail: recruitment@t2000.co.uk or by telephone: 01254 54659

Safeguarding Statement

Training 2000 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, learners, sub-contractors, employers and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to the receipt of enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or a check via the Update Service as well as other recruitment checks.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, we conduct social media checks for all candidates shortlisted for interview in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young people.

We reserve the right to close this job vacancy early, should we find a suitable candidate prior to the closing date specified.