Job Description

Functional Skills Trainer


Location: Remote Dorset


Job type: Full Time Permanent


Salary: 15 Hour
Contracted Hours: 37 hours per week - FLEXIBLE HOURS


Why You'll Love Working with Us


At Shoots, we value your hard work and dedication. Here's what you can look forward to:


Annual Bonus Scheme: Share in our success with annual profit-based bonuses each May, as part of our Employee-Owned Company model.


Childcare Discount: Up to 60% off childcare at our nurseries to help you balance work and family life.


Flexible Working Options: Compressed hours can earn you up to 48 extra days off annually, or 24 extra days if you work nine days across two weeks -- on top of your regular holiday.


Certified World's Happiest Workplace 2025: Recognised for our focus on employee well-being, positive culture, and career growth.


30 Days Paid Holiday: Includes 28 days annual leave plus 2 extra days -- one for your birthday (or a special day of your choice), and one for your wellbeing.


Free Meals: Enjoy free, freshly prepared breakfasts daily to keep you energised.


Employee Recognition: Blue Light Card access for savings on shopping, dining, and more.


Reward Platform (Each Person): Discounts on gyms, cinemas, Cycle2Work, GP on-demand, supermarket cashback, and employee of the month rewards.


Health & Wellbeing Support: Help with NHS prescriptions, optical care, and dental treatment.


Career Development: Access to training and advancement opportunities to grow your career.


Travel & Parking Support: Interest-free loan of up to 500 for travel or parking season tickets.


A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and qualified Functional Skills Trainer to join our award-winning Shoots Training. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career with a training provider where employee care is at the heart of what we do. As such we offer private medical insurance, family friendly policy, pension & an amazing staff welfare scheme!


About us
At Shoots Training, we're all about helping people grow - in their careers, their confidence, and their potential. We deliver high-quality, flexible training across the UK in areas like Childcare, Education, Business Admin, and Management, alongside a brilliant range of short courses.


Whether it's an apprentice just starting out, or an experienced professional upskilling for their next big move, we're proud to support every learner in achieving real, lasting success.


We've earned a Good Ofsted rating, the Investors in People Award, and the prestigious Beacon Award for Training Excellence - not to mention glowing reports from NCFE, City & Guilds, Pearson and CACHE. But what really sets us apart? Our people-first approach, our amazing learner outcomes, and our ability to adapt to what employers and learners really need.


At Shoots, you'll join a friendly, forward-thinking team that's committed to quality, innovation, and making a difference - one learner at a time.


About You


Do you love helping others unlock their potential, especially in English and maths? Do you thrive in a role where flexibility, creativity, and connection are key? If so, you could be exactly who we're looking for!


Shoots Training is launching a new Functional Skills Trainer role -- a chance to join a supportive, people-focused organisation with excellent learner feedback and glowing reports from Ofsted, NCFE, and Matrix. Our trainers are more than teachers -- they're mentors, motivators, and key partners in a learner's journey. You'll be the first point of contact for your learners, helping them move forward with skills that matter.


What You'll Bring


We're looking for someone who:


Has experience delivering and assessing Functional Skills (English and maths) up to Level 2
Brings energy and passion to sessions, making learning engaging and effective.
Ideally holds a teaching qualification (e.g. AET, PTLLS) and an assessing qualification (e.g. A1, CAVA), or is willing to train towards them.
Can manage their own time -- self-motivated, well-organised, and happy working independently.
Is confident with IT and online delivery tools -- this role is remote, so digital fluency is essential.


About the role


You'll deliver live online workshops to small groups of learners throughout the week, with optional 1:1 support. Sessions are engaging, friendly, and practical -- no dull Zoom lectures here!


You'll run around 16 x 1 hour workshops across the week. Our sessions currently take place between anytime between 8am and 7pm, however we can offer some flexibility in terms of the best days and times that may suit your availability.. You'll help learners build confidence and pass Functional Skills qualifications, working with people from all walks of life -- from apprentices to adults returning to learning. The focus is on real outcomes, personalised support, and a positive, motivating environment


Your Key Duties & Responsibilities will include:


Plan and deliver interactive online workshops for Functional Skills English and maths (Level 1 and 2).
Support learners with 1:1 coaching to achieve success.
Create a welcoming, supportive virtual classroom that motivates learners.
Track learner progress using digital tools, providing clear feedback and adapting delivery as needed.
Work collaboratively with the wider team to share best practice and enhance the learner experience.
Take part in online team meetings, training, and CPD -- all remote and flexible.
Bring ideas, energy, and care to every session -- you're not just delivering content, you're making a difference.


We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.


All candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS which is on the update service. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children's Barred List.