Functional Skills Lecturer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Small class sizes

Training & development

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a committed Functional Skills Lecturer to deliver English and Maths to learners progressing to GCSE or Functional Skills qualifications. You will plan, adapt schemes, assess progress and work with support staff to meet individual needs.

The role emphasises small class sizes, safeguarding, and professional development with a clear pay progression structure. A formal teaching qualification is desirable but not essential, with full training and support provided.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain).

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 learners' needs.
• Assess student work regularly and provide clear feedback to drive progress.
• Monitor attendance, behaviour, and academic progress and implement interventions.
• Support learners' personal development and resilience through positive relationships.
• Collaborate with pastoral and support staff to meet individual learner needs.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and tracking in line with requirements.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Lesson planning

Assessment

Education

GCSE English and Maths (C/4 or above)

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.