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30208.88 - 39648.96 GBP / Year

Job Description:

We’re looking for a highly organised, accountable and forward‑thinking Functional Skills English Teacher with experience of the City & Guilds FS curriculum and a genuine passion for quality improvement. You’ll deliver engaging learning in line with the EIF and champion the personal development of our learners, enriching the curriculum to build cultural capital, promote British Values, develop employability skills for release, and foster a strong culture of reading for pleasure. Excellent digital skills, creativity and the ability to bring curiosity and enrichment to every lesson are essential. Experience of Ofsted inspections is desirable but not essential; what matters most is a strong moral compass, the ability to meet deadlines, and a commitment to your own CPD. Patience, resilience and an approachable, likeable style are key. Above all, you’ll fit into our close‑knit, one‑team culture with its family feel, supportive ethos and great sense of humour.

Job Responsibility:

  • Deliver engaging learning in line with the EIF
  • Champion the personal development of our learners
  • Enrich the curriculum to build cultural capital, promote British Values, develop employability skills for release, and foster a strong culture of reading for pleasure

Requirements:

  • Hold a teaching qualification and where applicable, relevant subject specialist qualification - with a commitment to obtain the outstanding qualification within 12 months
  • Hold a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
  • Have experience in creating stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
  • Have previous track record showing achievement of quality targets
  • Have successfully produced accurate and timely reports
  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Can motivate and enthuse learners
  • Have organisational skills to prioritise workload to meet deadlines and targets
  • Demonstrate positive team working
  • Experience of the City & Guilds FS curriculum
  • Excellent digital skills, creativity and the ability to bring curiosity and enrichment to every lesson are essential

Nice to have:

Experience of Ofsted inspections is desirable but not essential

What we offer:
  • 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
  • 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
  • Significant Pension contributions
  • Retail Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Teacher's pension

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 19, 2026

Expiration:
April 06, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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