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Functional Skills Lead
Job Posted: 8 hours ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 37,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
THIS IS A REMOTE ROLE, ACCEPTING APPLICANTS NATIONWIDE
The Functional Skills & ALS Lead plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective delivery and continuous improvement of Functional Skills (English & Maths) and Additional Learning Support (ALS).
This is a hands-on role responsible for:
* Lead the Functional Skills (English & Maths) team and manage ALS provision.
* Line manage Functional Skills tutors, setting expectations and providing coaching.
* Act as ALS subject matter expert, writing and updating compliant ALS plans.
* Oversee delivery of Functional Skills English and Maths programmes.
* Support embedding of Functional Skills into vocational programmes.
* Ensure curriculum is contextualised to workplace settings and learner needs.
* Provide subject expertise and guidance to vocational tutors.
* Lead identification, assessment, and support processes for additional learning needs.
* Monitor conversion of ALS assessments into active, effective support plans.
* Produce regular MI reports on Functional Skills, ALS, attendance, and learner outcomes.
* Track attendance, intervene early, and mitigate risks of learner withdrawals.
* Analyse learner progress data to measure ALS and FS impact.
* Use data insights to drive continuous improvement and decision-making.
* Maintain auditable ALS records for compliance and funding requirements.
* Represent the organisation in audits, inspections, and quality reviews.
* Collaborate with internal teams, employers, and external agencies to support learners.
* Communicate progress and support updates effectively with learners, carers, and employers.
* Promote reflective practice, CPD, and coaching within delivery teams.
* Provide training to tutors embedding Functional Skills into vocational delivery.
* Ensure safeguarding, Prevent, equality, and diversity principles underpin all provision.
Person Specification
* Expertise and qualifications in Functional Skills delivery and ALS.
* Excellent data and analysis skills, including attendance monitoring and MI reporting.
* Proven ability to write and monitor ALS plans effectively.
* Experience supporting and upskilling tutors to deliver embedded Functional Skills.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Excellent organisation and self-management.
* Commitment to safeguarding and inclusionBefore You Apply
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