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Functional Skills Teacher

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United Kingdom , Wolverhampton

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Salary:

30208.88 - 39648.96 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Are you passionate about shaping and inspiring the workforce of tomorrow? We’re looking for a creative, dedicated, and enthusiastic Functional Skills Teacher to join our vibrant team! If you’re committed to delivering engaging lessons, making a difference in students' lives, and fostering a love for learning, we want to hear from you. Step into a role where your passion, creativity, and dedication will inspire our learners to reach their full potential and thrive in a supportive, dynamic environment! We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Brinsford, working as a Functional Skills Teacher. This position is offered on a permanent basis, working 37 hours per week in a full-time cover capacity.

Job Responsibility:

  • Work with, and be supported by, our amazing team of dedicated professionals to mentor our learners and help them to secure future employment opportunities post-release
  • Need patience, passion, flexibility and understanding in your approach to our learners, who have ‘hit a bump in the road’ but want to learn and improve

Requirements:

  • Hold a teaching qualification and, where applicable, relevant subject specialist qualification in Functional Skills English or Maths - with a commitment to obtain the outstanding qualification within 12 months
  • Hold a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
  • Have experience creating stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
  • Have a good previous track record of achieving quality targets
  • Have willingness to engage with and produce accurate and timely reports
  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Have an ability to motivate and enthuse learners in the subject matter
  • Demonstrate good organisational skills to prioritise workload and meet deadlines/targets
  • Advocate for and engage consistently in positive team working
What we offer:
  • 40 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
  • 2hrs allocated for wellbeing / personal development per week
  • Significant pension contributions (Teachers’ pension)
  • Retail Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Cycle to work scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 19, 2026

Expiration:
April 02, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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