CareerPlan

Functional Skills Teacher

Peterlee, England, gbFull-time£24k2026-10-09 → 2026-11-10

Core

Teach Functional Skills (Maths and English) from Entry Level to Level 2 for young people with complex needs and additional learning needs.

Role type

Functional Skills Teacher (Entry Level to Level 2)

Builds

Functional Skills qualifications and learner progression pathways

Domain

Vocational Education / Special Needs Education

Required skills

Functional Skills curriculum knowledge (Maths/English), lesson planning, behaviour management for complex needs, IEP development, stakeholder engagement (parents), regulatory compliance (DfE)

Preferred skills

Experience with high-needs cohorts, inclusive learning strategies

Technologies

College learning management systems, tracking and reporting tools

Responsibilities

Teach Maths and English to Entry Level and Level 2; plan and update schemes of work; manage classroom behaviour and safeguarding; monitor and report student progress; coordinate subject area development; engage parents and support staff.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC