Functional Skills Teacher

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality Functional Skills English and/or Maths lessons to learners within an Alternative Provision setting; Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons that meet the individual learning needs, abilities, and aspirations of students; Assess learners' starting points and create individualised learning plans with clear targets and progression routes; Monitor, record, and report on learner attendance, engagement, progress, and achievement; Prepare learners for Functional Skills examinations and support them in achieving accredited qualifications; Differentiate teaching strategies to support learners with SEND, SEMH needs, EHCPs, and those who may have experienced barriers to education; Build positive and professional relationships with learners to promote confidence, resilience, and a positive attitude towards learning; Work collaboratively with pastoral staff, teachers, parents/carers, and external agencies to support learner outcomes; Maintain accurate and up-to-date learner records, assessment data, and tracking information in line with organisational and awarding body requirements; Provide regular feedback to learners on their progress and next steps for development; Contribute to reviews, meetings, and reporting processes relating to learner progress and attainment; Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and all organisational policies and procedures are adhered to at all times; Support the development of Functional Skills provision within the Alternative Provision and contribute ideas to improve learner engagement and outcomes; Participate in staff training, quality assurance activities, and continuous professional development opportunities; Deliver Functional Skills qualifications in line with awarding body requirements; Support learners to develop the literacy, numeracy, and employability skills required for further education, training, and employment; Maintain high expectations of learner behaviour, attendance, and achievement; Create an inclusive, supportive, and motivating learning environment that enables all learners to succeed

Requirements

QTS / QTLS; Enhanced DBS Disclosure; Full vetting and background checks

Benefits

Weekly pay; PAYE contract; Free or heavily discounted training including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive; Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager; Fair pay policy; Additional services to support staff including tax returns, accountancy, legal and more