Functional Skills Lecturer (Foundation) (Temporary)

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in the West Midlands is seeking a Functional Skills Lecturer to deliver English and maths to foundation-level learners. You will plan and deliver accessible sessions that meet learners at their starting points and help them work towards qualifications that open doors.

You’ll assess learners’ work, track their progress and adapt your teaching to a range of abilities and learning needs, working alongside curriculum and support colleagues to make sure each learner gets the help

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and maths (or equivalent).
• Experience of teaching or supporting learners in English and/or maths.
• DBS check or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to engage learners who have found these subjects difficult.

Responsibilities

• Delivering Functional Skills English and maths sessions to learners on foundation provision.
• Planning and preparing lessons that meet learners’ needs and course requirements.
• Assessing learners’ work, giving clear feedback and monitoring progress towards qualifications.
• Keeping accurate records of attendance, progress and achievement.
• Working with curriculum and support colleagues to meet individual learner needs.

Education

Level 2 English and maths (or equivalent)

Job description

Recruitment for education and the public sector

Dovetail Ref: 192618

FE & HE Not specified Contract / Temp entry Level 23 October 2026

Functional Skills Further Education fe college

Levels: Functional Skills Foundation

Also teaches: English Mathematics

Job Description

Temporary | Contract

Location: the West Midlands

Are you an English or maths specialist who enjoys helping learners at the very start of their journey build confidence in skills they may have struggled with before?

About the role

Our client, a further education provider in the West Midlands, is looking for a Functional Skills Lecturer to deliver English and maths to learners on foundation-level programmes. You'll plan and deliver accessible sessions that meet learners at their starting points and help them work towards qualifications that open doors.

You’ll assess learners’ work, track their progress and adapt your teaching to a range of abilities and learning needs, working alongside curriculum and support colleagues to make sure each learner gets the help they need.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering Functional Skills English and maths sessions to learners on foundation provision.
• Planning and preparing lessons that meet learners’ needs and course requirements.
• Assessing learners’ work, giving clear feedback and monitoring progress towards qualifications.
• Keeping accurate records of attendance, progress and achievement.
• Working with curriculum and support colleagues to meet individual learner needs.

What we're looking for

• Level 2 English and maths (or equivalent)
• Experience of teaching or supporting learners in English and/or maths
• The ability to engage and build confidence in learners who have found these subjects difficult
• An enhanced DBS, or willingness to obtain one

Desirable (but not essential):

• A recognised teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one
• Experience of foundation, supported learning or SEND provision in a further education setting

If you're ready to help learners achieve the English and maths qualifications they need to move forward, we'd love to hear from you.

Functional Skills teaching English teaching Maths teaching Foundation level teaching Lesson planning Assessment and feedback Progress tracking Working with SEND learners