Functional Skills Manager

National Skills Agency; Northallerton; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national training provider is seeking a Functional Skills & ALS Lead to oversee the delivery and improvement of English and Maths education. Responsibilities include managing a team of tutors, ensuring compliance with ALS requirements, and using data to drive improvements. Candidates should have expertise in Functional Skills and exceptional communication skills. This position is remote and open to applicants nationwide.

Qualifications

• Expertise in delivering Functional Skills and ALS.
• Strong data analysis skills for tracking attendance and reporting.
• Ability to create and monitor compliant ALS plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Functional Skills team and manage ALS provision.
• Line manage Functional Skills tutors and provide coaching.
• Oversee the delivery of English and Maths programmes.

Skills

Expert in Functional Skills delivery

Data analysis skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

THIS IS A REMOTE ROLE, ACCEPTING APPLICANTS NATIONWIDE

The Functional Skills & ALS Lead plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective delivery and continuous improvement of Functional Skills (English & Maths) and Additional Learning Support (ALS).

This is a hands-on role responsible for:

• Lead the Functional Skills (English & Maths) team and manage ALS provision.
• Line manage Functional Skills tutors, setting expectations and providing coaching.
• Act as ALS subject matter expert, writing and updating compliant ALS plans.
• Oversee delivery of Functional Skills English and Maths programmes.
• Support embedding of Functional Skills into vocational programmes.
• Ensure curriculum is contextualised to workplace settings and learner needs.
• Provide subject expertise and guidance to vocational tutors.
• Lead identification, assessment, and support processes for additional learning needs.
• Monitor conversion of ALS assessments into active, effective support plans.
• Produce regular MI reports on Functional Skills, ALS, attendance, and learner outcomes.
• Track attendance, intervene early, and mitigate risks of learner withdrawals.
• Analyse learner progress data to measure ALS and FS impact.
• Use data insights to drive continuous improvement and decision-making.
• Maintain auditable ALS records for compliance and funding requirements.
• Represent the organisation in audits, inspections, and quality reviews.
• Collaborate with internal teams, employers, and external agencies to support learners.
• Communicate progress and support updates effectively with learners, carers, and employers.
• Promote reflective practice, CPD, and coaching within delivery teams.
• Provide training to tutors embedding Functional Skills into vocational delivery.
• Ensure safeguarding, Prevent, equality, and diversity principles underpin all provision.

Person Specification

• Expertise and qualifications in Functional Skills delivery and ALS.
• Excellent data and analysis skills, including attendance monitoring and MI reporting.
• Proven ability to write and monitor ALS plans effectively.
• Experience supporting and upskilling tutors to deliver embedded Functional Skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisation and self-management.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.