KS4 SEMH Functional Skills Teacher | Start Today

Teaching Personnel; Stretford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Professional CPD courses

Career progression support

£50 referral bonus

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a dedicated Functional Skills Teacher to join a specialist secondary alternative provision in Salford. You will deliver Functional Skills to KS4 students in a supportive SEMH-focused environment.

The role involves differentiating lessons, building strong pupil relationships, and contributing to pupil progress reviews. A QTS/QTLS or equivalent and an enhanced DBS are required or to be obtained via Teaching Personnel.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), QTLS, or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Functional Skills, English, Mathematics, or related subject at secondary level.
• Understanding of SEMH needs and challenges in alternative provisions.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, resilient, and empathetic approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Functional Skills lessons to KS4 students.
• Differentiate learning to meet a range of academic abilities and additional needs.
• Create a positive, 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 individual targets.
• Prepare students for Functional Skills qualifications and future pathways.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, pastoral teams, and external professionals.
• Develop positive relationships with students, encouraging attendance and participation.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews and reports.

Skills

Behaviour management

Relationship-building

Differentiation

Student engagement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a dedicated Functional Skills Teacher to join a specialist secondary alternative provision in Salford. You will deliver Functional Skills to KS4 students in a supportive SEMH-focused environment.

The role involves differentiating lessons, building strong pupil relationships, and contributing to pupil progress reviews. A QTS/QTLS or equivalent and an enhanced DBS are required or to be obtained via Teaching Personnel.