Functional Skills English Lecturer (Temporary)

Dovetail & Slate; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd is seeking a Functional Skills English Lecturer on a temporary contract to deliver sessions across levels within the North West. You will plan engaging lessons, assess progress, and support learners who may have struggled with English.

You will collaborate with curriculum colleagues to embed English in wider programmes and maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment for all learners.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in English or a related subject.
• Experience delivering Functional Skills English.
• Strong classroom management and lesson planning skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate learners who may lack confidence in the subject.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Functional Skills English sessions to learners of mixed abilities.
• Prepare schemes of work, lesson resources and assessments.
• Assess learner work, track progress and provide feedback.
• Adapt teaching to meet individual learner needs and close knowledge gaps.
• Embed English within wider study programmes.
• Maintain high standards of classroom management and a positive learning environment.

Skills

Functional Skills English delivery

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Student engagement

Education

A Level 3 qualification in English or related subject

Job description

Functional Skills English Lecturer

Temporary | Contract

Location: the North West

Start date: November 2026

Are you an experienced English teacher who enjoys helping learners gain the qualifications that open doors?

About the Role

A training provider is looking for a Functional Skills English Lecturer to deliver Functional Skills English to learners across a range of levels and study programmes.

You'll plan and deliver engaging sessions, assess progress and build the confidence of learners who may have struggled with English in the past. You'll create a supportive classroom where learners feel able to achieve, and you'll work alongside curriculum colleagues so that English feels relevant to each learner's wider programme.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering Functional Skills English sessions to learners of mixed abilities.
• Preparing schemes of work, lesson resources and assessments.
• Assessing learner work, tracking progress and providing timely, constructive feedback.
• Adapting teaching to meet the needs of individual learners and close gaps in knowledge.
• Working with curriculum colleagues to embed English within wider study programmes.
• Maintaining high standards of classroom management and a positive learning environment.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• A Level 3 qualification in English or a related subject
• Experience of delivering Functional Skills English
• Strong classroom management and lesson planning skills
• The ability to engage and motivate learners who may lack confidence in the subject

Desirable (but not essential):

• A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent)
• Experience of working in further education or adult learning