Inspiring Functional Skills Lecturer: English & Maths

Dovetail and Slate; Stafford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small class sizes

Training & development

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a committed Functional Skills Lecturer to deliver English and Maths to learners progressing to GCSE or Functional Skills qualifications. You will plan, adapt schemes, assess progress and work with support staff to meet individual needs.

The role emphasises small class sizes, safeguarding, and professional development with a clear pay progression structure. A formal teaching qualification is desirable but not essential, with full training and support provided.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• Experience teaching or supporting learners in English and/or Maths within an alternative provision, FE, or similar setting.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and accessible English and Maths lessons to learners working towards GCSE or Functional Skills qualifications.
• Plan, prepare, and adapt schemes of work to meet learners' needs.
• Assess student work regularly and provide clear feedback to drive progress.
• Monitor attendance, behaviour, and academic progress and implement interventions.
• Support learners' personal development and resilience through positive relationships.
• Collaborate with pastoral and support staff to meet individual learner needs.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and tracking in line with requirements.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Lesson planning

Assessment

Education

GCSE English and Maths (C/4 or above)

Job description

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a committed Functional Skills Lecturer to deliver English and Maths to learners progressing to GCSE or Functional Skills qualifications. You will plan, adapt schemes, assess progress and work with support staff to meet individual needs.

The role emphasises small class sizes, safeguarding, and professional development with a clear pay progression structure. A formal teaching qualification is desirable but not essential, with full training and support provided.