Impactful KS4 SEMH Functional Skills Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Salford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Dedicated education consultant

Free CPD courses

£50 referral bonus

Career progression support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Functional Skills Teacher to support KS4 learners in a specialist secondary alternative provision in Salford. The role focuses on improving engagement for students facing SEMH and other barriers to education.

You will plan and deliver Functional Skills lessons, differentiate for varied needs, and work with a small class to build confidence and progress toward qualifications.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience delivering Functional Skills, English or Maths at secondary level.
• Understanding SEMH needs and provision challenges.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Functional Skills lessons to KS4 students.
• Differentiate learning to meet diverse abilities and needs.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment that promotes engagement and achievement.
• Support students to develop confidence, resilience, and independence.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and restorative approaches.
• Monitor, assess, and track student progress against targets.
• Prepare students for Functional Skills qualifications and future pathways.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, pastoral teams, and external professionals.
• Build positive relationships to encourage attendance and participation.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews and reports.

Skills

QTS / QTLS

Experience teaching Functional Skills

SEMH understanding

Behaviour management

Adapt teaching methods

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Functional Skills Teacher to support KS4 learners in a specialist secondary alternative provision in Salford. The role focuses on improving engagement for students facing SEMH and other barriers to education.

You will plan and deliver Functional Skills lessons, differentiate for varied needs, and work with a small class to build confidence and progress toward qualifications.