Lecturer in Functional Skills – English & Maths
Sandwell College is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Lecturer in Functional Skills (English & Maths) to join our team on a part-time, fixed term contract to deliver high-quality, engaging teaching and support learners in reaching their full potential.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference by delivering inspirational teaching, developing effective learning resources and helping learners build the skills and confidence they need to succeed.
- Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across relevant Functional Skills programmes
- Develop engaging schemes of work, assessments and learning materials to meet learners’ needs
- Monitor and review learner progress, providing guidance and support to help learners achieve their targets
- Undertake course tutor and personal tutoring responsibilities
- Maintain accurate student records and complete essential academic and administrative duties
- Contribute to curriculum planning, development and the continuous improvement of teaching and learning
- Use Information Learning Technology (ILT) and multimedia resources to enhance the learning experience
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, employers, college partners and external agencies to support diverse learner needs
- Contribute to improving attendance, retention, achievement and progression
- Support learners aged 16 and over with advice and guidance relating to their physical, emotional and educational wellbeing
- A Level 3 qualification in Maths or English
- A Certificate in Education or Level 5 Teaching Qualification
- GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent, at Grade C or above
- Experience of preparing and evaluating effective learning materials
- Experience of teaching English, Maths, ICT, key skills or Functional Skills across a range of levels
- Experience of embedding in key skills/functional skills
- Experience of internal verification/moderation is desirable
Teaching Qualifications & Salary Banding
To be eligible for our Qualified Lecturer salary banding (£32,538 - £49,220), you must hold one of the following teaching qualifications:
- Accepted Qualifications:
- DTTLS (Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
- Certificate in Education
- PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)
- ProfGCE (Professional Graduate Certificate in Education)
- DET (Diploma in Education and Training)
- DiT (Diploma in Teaching) – if for a vocational subject
If you do not hold one of the above qualifications, you will fall into our Unqualified Lecturer salary banding (£27,248 - £30,658).
❌ Not Accepted as Stand Alone Qualifications
- PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
- CTLLS (Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
- CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)
- SFHEA (Senior Fellowship)
- Masters in Education
- TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please get in touch.
- Top-Tier Salaries – We offer sector-leading pay with some of the most competitive salaries around
🏖 Unbeatable Time Off – Enjoy 35-50 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays AND extra time off at Christmas – because work-life balance is essential
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