Functional Skills Teacher

Functional Skills Teacher - Slough. Location: Harrow, London. Pay: £138.38 - £202.31 per day. Type: Temp to perm. Hours: TBC. Start date: September 2026.

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 individual learning needs, abilities, and aspirations; 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; Provide regular feedback to learners on progress and next steps; Contribute to reviews, meetings, and reporting processes; Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational policies are adhered to; Support the development of Functional Skills provision within the Alternative Provision; Participate in staff training, quality assurance activities, and CPD; Deliver Functional Skills qualifications in line with awarding body requirements; Support learners to develop literacy, numeracy, and employability skills; Maintain high expectations of learner behaviour, attendance, and achievement; Create an inclusive, supportive, and motivating learning environment

Requirements

QTS / QTLS; Elementa registration process; full vetting and background checks; Enhanced DBS Disclosure (unless current Enhanced DBS subscribed to the update service)

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 via partner network (tax returns, accountancy, legal and more)