Functional Skills Teacher

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 14–19 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