Functional Skills Teacher

TeacherActive Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting a Maths Functional Skills Teacher for a college setting in Durham. This temporary, long-term role requires delivering Functional Skills Maths at Entry Level 1 and Entry Level 2, planning engaging lessons and assessing progress for students aged 16+.

You should hold QTS or a relevant teaching qualification, with experience in FE or post-16 education, and be able to differentiate lessons. This on-site posting offers market-rate daily pay and immediate start.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status / QTS or a relevant teaching qualification (ECTs welcome).
• Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths at Entry Level 1 and Entry Level 2.
• Experience teaching in a college or FE/post-16 setting.
• Strong knowledge of Functional Skills Maths and ability to differentiate lessons.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Functional Skills Maths lessons at Entry Level 1 and 2.
• Assess student progress and adapt teaching approaches to meet learning needs.
• Support students to develop confidence in applying maths to everyday situations.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Functional Skills Maths knowledge

Strong classroom management

Differentiation in lessons

Effective communication

Job description

Maths Functional Skills Teacher

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £160 - £250 per day (Paid to Scale)

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Job type: Temporary

Hours: Full-time

Location: DH7

Working pattern: On-site

Posting date: 15 Oct 2026

Closing date: 14 Nov 2026

Are you a passionate Maths Functional Skills Teacher who can inspire young people and help them develop essential numeracy skills?

Do you have experience delivering Functional Skills Maths at Entry Level 1 and Entry Level 2?

Are you a qualified teacher with strong classroom management skills and the ability to adapt lessons to meet individual learning needs?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a college setting based in Durham, providing education and learning opportunities for students across Key Stage 5 / KS5. The setting focuses on developing essential academic and practical skills, helping young people build confidence, improve their numeracy abilities and prepare for further education, training and employment.

The college is looking to appoint a dedicated Maths Functional Skills Teacher on a long-term basis for an immediate start. The successful Maths Functional Skills Teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging Functional Skills Maths lessons at Entry Level 1 and Entry Level 2, assessing student progress, adapting teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs and supporting students to develop confidence in applying mathematical skills to everyday situations.

The successful Maths Functional Skills Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status / QTS or a relevant teaching qualification (ECTs are also welcome to apply)


• Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths at Entry Level 1 and Entry Level 2


• Experience teaching or supporting students within a college, Further Education / FE or post-16 setting


• Strong knowledge of Functional Skills Maths and the ability to differentiate lessons for varying abilities


• Excellent classroom management and communication skills


• A patient, adaptable and enthusiastic approach with a genuine passion for supporting young people

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process


• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel


• Market leading rates of pay


• TeacherActive Referral Scheme: Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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