Functional Skills Lecturer

Inspire Education Group; Stamford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 50 days annual leave

Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)

Health and wellbeing suite (gym, on‑si

Job summary

Inspire Education Group is seeking a flexible Functional Skills Lecturer to deliver engaging English and/or maths lessons across Entry Level to Level 2. You will plan, teach, assess and provide constructive feedback, adapting to learner needs and differing college sites.

You will travel between Group college sites, contribute to curriculum delivery, support assessment and quality assurance, and help learners achieve progress, inclusion and safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Qualification in English and/or maths suitable for teaching.
• Level 2 qualifications in English and maths or equivalent.
• Experience in further education (FE) is advantageous.
• Ability to deliver Functional Skills at Entry Level to Level 2.
• Experience coordinating courses or undertaking internal verification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Functional Skills lessons that meet learners' needs and promote progress.
• Assess learners' work and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Set SMART targets, monitor progress and implement interventions.
• Adapt teaching strategies and resources for different learners and groups.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress and achievement.
• Support positive learner behaviour, engagement and retention.
• Use information and learning technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams and colleagues across the Group.
• Support assessment, examination and quality assurance processes.

Skills

Lesson planning

Engaging teaching

Assessment & Feedback

Differentiated instruction

ICT for learning

Behaviour management

Collaboration

Travel flexibility

Education

English/Math teaching qualification

Level 2 English & Maths

Job description

Reporting to the Group Head of English & Maths, you will deliver engaging and effective Functional Skills teaching at Entry Level to Level 2, in English and/or maths, depending on your specialism and experience. You will adapt to different teaching environments, learner groups and curriculum requirements, ensuring that high standards of teaching, learning and assessment are maintained wherever you are needed across the Group. Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging Functional Skills lessons that meet learners' needs and promote progress and achievement.
• Assessing learners' work and providing timely, constructive feedback to help them improve.
• Setting SMART targets, monitoring progress and implementing interventions where required.
• Adapting teaching strategies and resources to meet the needs of different learners and groups.
• Maintaining accurate records of attendance, progress, assessment and learner achievement.
• Supporting positive learner behaviour, engagement, retention and success.
• Using information and learning technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Working collaboratively with curriculum teams, managers and colleagues across the Group to ensure a smooth transition into different teaching assignments.
• Supporting assessment, examination and quality assurance processes as required.
• Contributing to an inclusive, safe and supportive learning environment.
• As a flexible, group-wide resource, you will be expected to travel between college sites as required and respond positively to changing operational needs. Are you a passionate and adaptable Functional Skills Lecturer who can inspire learners to achieve their potential in English and/or maths?

IEG Group is seeking a flexible and motivated lecturer to work across our colleges, providing teaching cover during periods of long-term sickness, annual leave and other staffing gaps. This is an important group-wide role, helping to maintain continuity of learning and ensuring students continue to receive high-quality teaching and support. Working across different college sites and with a diverse range of learners, you will bring subject expertise, enthusiasm and flexibility to each teaching assignment. You will play a key role in supporting student progress, achievement and confidence, helping learners develop the essential English and maths skills they need for further study, employment and everyday life., You will be a confident and committed lecturer with strong subject knowledge in English and/or maths and the ability to engage, motivate and inspire learners with a range of abilities and backgrounds. You will be adaptable, organised and resilient, with the confidence to join different teams, build positive relationships quickly and deliver effective teaching in a variety of settings. You will be comfortable responding to changing priorities while maintaining high standards of teaching, learning and assessment.

You will also demonstrate:

• A learner-centred approach and a commitment to improving student outcomes.
• The ability to plan, deliver and assess Functional Skills provision at Entry Level to Level 2.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively across different teams.
• Good IT skills and experience of using technology to support learning.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding.
• A flexible approach to working practices and a willingness to travel across Group college sites.

Qualifications and experience

You will have an appropriate qualification in English and/or maths at a level suitable for teaching your specialist subject, alongside Level 2 qualifications in English and maths or equivalent. Recent subject knowledge, an understanding of current developments affecting Functional Skills, and the ability to deliver teaching that supports learners at Entry Level to Level 2 are essential. Experience of teaching in further education, coordinating courses, working with apprenticeships or undertaking internal verification would be advantageous.

• Generous Leave: Up to 50 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays and Christmas close. (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Competitive Pension: Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.