# Functional Skills Tutor > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/functional-skills-tutor/893c0760-6aeb-470c-a32b-e5a7949678c8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/functional-skills-tutor/893c0760-6aeb-470c-a32b-e5a7949678c8.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Undergraduate Centre - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** 37.5 hours per week (Full time 37.5 hours per week) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-31T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-18T09:30:45.487Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Education/Education-v8197797 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8197797?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Previous applicants need not apply To provide support to the Apprenticeship team in the delivery of apprenticeship programmes using various functional skills educational tools/ resources. To lead on exam invigilation, devise and develop relevant functional skills education resources/ materials and provide teaching, feedback and support to learners. To provide timely reports to all relevant external Information systems and provide the Apprenticeship team and managers with informed progress reports. To support learners with a focus on the development, support and timely achievement of functional skills as part of the apprenticeship qualification. ### Main duties of the job Support with the embedding of functional skills into taught sessions on practice based topics To complete tasks as delegated by the Quality Assurance Manager in connection with the successful running of the apprenticeship programmes. To teach and assess Functional skills English/ Maths on the apprenticeship programmes including the development and maintenance of schemes of work and lesson plans which should be updated on a regular basis To support the timely achievement of apprenticeships and take responsibility for the Functional Skills components To support the apprenticeship delivery team within curriculum areas to embed Functional Skills in schemes of work and lesson plans. To devise a programme of learning (scheme of work) with appropriate effective teaching and learning strategies, resources and assessments. To maintain attendance registers, records of progress and ensure Learners are correctly enrolled with the Trust and Awarding Bodies. To provide classroom assistance to the Apprenticeship Assessors with learners particularly those that require additional one to one support or functional skills training. To support other apprenticeship team members in understanding the individual’s duties, to enable appropriate cover. To contribute to the Induction of new staff to develop knowledge and skills for their role. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Documents to download’ heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service. ### Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Essential **Essential** - Foundation Degree or higher in maths and / or English - Holds Recognised Teaching Qualification - IT Literate to L2 - Ability to tailor Functional Skills sessions to meet individual learner needs - Experience of supporting students in an educational setting - An understanding of Apprentices - Evidence of the design, development and delivery of functional skills pro-grammes **Desirable** - Holds Teaching qualification at Level 5 or above - IT Qualifications - Working knowledge of working with learners with ESOL needs - Experience of delivering functional skills to learners with learning needs and or disabilities ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 151.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10503330) - [person specification (pdf, 61.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10503331) - [functional requirements (pdf, 920.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10503332) - [inside mft – your candidate place (pdf, 306.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2890) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.