Functional Skills Tutor - (Hourly Paid Lecturer)

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2025. 

We are ranked 30th university in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2025, Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024 and Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success. 

*University status awarded in or after 1992

The Department 

The Study Support Team provides Functional Skills maths and English opportunities to apprentices, students and the wider London population. The team also provides academic guidance and support to all current UWL students, peer mentoring opportunities, and pre-sessional English courses.

The Role 

The University of West London is seeking an experienced Functional Skills Maths and/or English Tutor to join our team and deliver engaging and effective Functional Skills courses via live online delivery. As a Functional Skills Tutor, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction to adult learners, helping them to develop their skills in order to achieve their Functional Skills qualifications.

The pay is £51.20 per hour and courses last approximately 60 hours each.

They are delivered over 6/7 weeks each and start every 8/9 weeks throughout the year.

The Person

The successful candidate will have the following expertise and experience:

• A degree in either Mathematics, English, Education, or a related field. 
• Recognised teaching qualifications. 
• Proven experience in teaching Functional Skills Level 1 and Level 2 English or Maths to adult learners. 
• Experience of teaching in an online setting. 
• Expertise in creating engaging online lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments. 
• Proficiency in utilising online teaching platforms and digital tools to enhance the virtual learning experience. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage and motivate online learners.
• Ability to adapt online teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities. 
• Strong organisational skills to manage course schedules, and digital administrative tasks.

How to Apply 

To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ button, above, and fill out the application form and upload your CV and cover letter.

Further information about the application process can be found here: 

https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0 

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.

Interviews are expected to be held on the 27^th and 28^th May.

For informal enquiries about the position please contact:

Francis Gahan, Functional Skills Lead, francis.gahan@uwl.ac.uk

Additional Information 

Read more about working at the University of West London at 

https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. 

This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.  

The University reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should it receive sufficient applications to warrant earlier shortlisting.

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