Dynamic Functional Skills Teacher for Post-16 Learners

Kent Teaching Solutions Ltd.; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Teaching Solutions Ltd. is seeking a Functional Skills Teacher to support learners with autism, MLD or SEMH in an independent college on the outskirts of Maidstone.

You will teach Functional Skills from Entry Level to Level 2 in Maths and English to Post-16 learners, creating an inclusive environment and building learner progression. The role involves liaising with parents, planning schemes of work, and modelling inclusive education aligned with DfE guidance, while supporting students with

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Functional Skills or GCSEs to Post 16 learners.
• QTS, QTLS, DTLS or equivalent.
• For unqualified teachers and tutors; a proven track record of supporting pupils with Functional Skills or GCSE Maths and English.
• Experience and an understanding of working with older learners with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach Functional Skills from Entry Level to Level 2 in Maths and English.
• Create an inspirational learning environment with high expectations of learner achievement, success and progression, respecting individual differences in culture and background and reflecting this in the environment of the classroom.
• Engage with parents regarding the progress of learners, ensuring that they are engaged and supportive in all aspects of our delivery.
• Plan, produce and update schemes of work to meet curriculum, inspection, and accreditation requirements, taking into account guidance from the DfE and other regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with all current requirements.
• Use a range of teaching and learning strategies and resources in line with the College’s teaching and learning policy adapted to learners’ individual needs
• Develop learning resources and learning routes that meet learner needs and the requirements of the college and commissioner requirements.
• Identify clear teaching objectives, learning outcomes and IEPs.

Skills

Experience teaching Functional Skills

Experience with Post-16 learners

Education

QTS, QTLS, DTLS or equivalent

Job description

Kent Teaching Solutions Ltd. is seeking a Functional Skills Teacher to support learners with autism, MLD or SEMH in an independent college on the outskirts of Maidstone.

You will teach Functional Skills from Entry Level to Level 2 in Maths and English to Post-16 learners, creating an inclusive environment and building learner progression. The role involves liaising with parents, planning schemes of work, and modelling inclusive education aligned with DfE guidance, while supporting students with