Functional Skills Lecturer

Dovetail and Slate; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small class sizes

Teaching qualification pathway

Planning & assessment time

Supportive leadership

Pay progression

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate in Staffordshire is seeking a committed Functional Skills Lecturer to deliver engaging English and Maths lessons to learners working towards GCSE or Functional Skills.

Plan and adapt schemes of work, assess progress, monitor attendance and behaviour, and collaborate with pastoral staff to support individual needs. A formal teaching qualification is desirable but full training and development support is provided; an Enhanced DBS is required.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• Experience teaching or supporting learners in English and/or Maths.
• Strong classroom management and engaging disengaged learners.
• Excellent communication skills and a calm, consistent approach.
• Commitment to inclusive education with learners who have additional needs.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and accessible English and Maths lessons aligned to GCSE or Functional Skills.
• Plan, prepare, and adapt schemes of work for learners with varying abilities.
• Assess student work regularly and provide clear feedback to drive progress.
• Monitor attendance, behaviour and progress; implement interventions where needed.
• Support learners' personal development and resilience through positive relationships.
• Work with pastoral and support staff to meet individual learner needs.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and tracking as required.

Skills

English

Maths

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Education

GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above

Teaching qualification desirable

Job description

The Organisation

Our client is a specialist education provider delivering high-quality, personalised learning to young people in small, supportive settings. With a strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing, and progression, the organisation provides learners with the opportunity to rebuild confidence, develop essential skills, and move positively into further education, training, or employment. Staff benefit from a collaborative culture, excellent training, and a clear commitment to professional development.

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and accessible English and Maths lessons to learners working towards GCSE or Functional Skills qualifications.
• Plan, prepare, and adapt schemes of work to meet the needs of learners with varying abilities and learning gaps.
• Assess student work regularly, providing clear feedback and support to drive progress.
• Monitor attendance, behaviour, and academic progress, implementing interventions where needed.
• Support learners' personal development, confidence, and resilience through positive relationships.
• Work closely with pastoral and support staff to ensure individual learner needs are met.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and tracking in line with organisational requirements.

Essential Requirements

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• Experience teaching or supporting learners in English and/or Maths within an alternative provision, FE, or similar setting.
• Strong classroom management and the ability to engage learners who may be disengaged from education.
• Excellent communication skills and a calm, consistent approach.
• Commitment to inclusive education and supporting learners with additional needs.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain).

A formal teaching qualification is desirable but not essential - full training and development support is available for suitable candidates.

Benefits

• Small class sizes, allowing you to make a real impact on individual learners.
• Clear and supported route into gaining a recognised teaching qualification.
• Protected time for planning, assessment, and administrative tasks.
• Supportive leadership team and strong focus on staff wellbeing.
• Structured pay progression linked to development and performance.

Salary: 26,807 - 31,982 per annum (1700 salary supplement dependent on experience and qualifications)

Location: Staffordshire

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking a committed and resilient Functional Skills Lecturer to support learners who may have experienced barriers to mainstream education, helping them re-engage and achieve meaningful qualifications.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We are an equal opportunities employer.