Functional Skills Teacher

SMART Education Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is looking for a Functional Skills Teacher to deliver English and Maths to learners across alternative provision and SEN settings in the United Kingdom. You will create engaging lessons, support learners with additional needs, and work closely with support staff. A qualified teacher with experience in Functional Skills teaching and a calm, nurturing attitude is ideal for this role. Enhanced DBS required.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with relevant teaching qualifications.
• Experience teaching Functional Skills or with disengaged learners.
• Resilient attitude, able to manage classroom behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Functional Skills English and Maths lessons.
• Support learners with additional needs like SEMH and ADHD.
• Create engaging lessons tailored to student interests.

Skills

Creative teaching methods

Strong behaviour management

Ability to engage disengaged learners

Education

QTS, QTLS, or Level 5+ teaching qualification

Job description

Bring Learning to Life Functional Skills Teacher Wanted

Are you passionate about making education accessible and relevant?
Do you have the creativity and resilience to support learners who may have disengaged from traditional academic routes?

Smart Education is recruiting for a Functional Skills Teacher to deliver English and Maths to learners aged across alternative provision and SEN settings in the insert location area.

This is a fantastic opportunity to teach in a way that connects with real life helping students gain vital skills for independence, work, and further education.

Your Role Will Involve:

• Planning and delivering Functional Skills English and Maths lessons (Entry Level to Level 2)
• Supporting learners with a range of additional needs including SEMH, MLD, ADHD, or those in alternative provision
• Creating engaging, accessible lessons that reflect learners interests and life goals
• Working closely with support staff, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to remove barriers to learning
• Assessing progress and adapting teaching strategies to meet individual needs

Who We re Looking For:

• A qualified teacher (QTS, QTLS or Level 5+ teaching qualification such as DET/PGCE)
• Previous experience teaching Functional Skills or working with disengaged learners
• Strong behaviour management and a creative approach to differentiation
• A calm, resilient, and nurturing attitude
• Enhanced DBS (Child or Child & Adult Workforce) or willingness to obtain one