Functional Skills Lecturer — Small Classes, Teaching Pathway

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

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.