Functional Skills Subject Lead
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £37,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | TW19 6BS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Talent Finder |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | GLETT-045-22254 |
Summary
Functional Skills Subject Lead | Stanwell Moor (TW19 6BS) | Full Time (35 hrs/week, 42 weeks) negotiable| £37,000–£40,000 per annum
Green Corridor is a dynamic UK-registered charity supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to build confidence, independence, employability and nationally recognised qualifications. With around 50 learners on roll in our Section 41 Post-16 provision, we are committed to delivering high-quality, personalised education pathways.
What’s in it for you?
• Full-time, 35 hours per week (09:00–16:30, including 30-minute unpaid lunch), 42 weeks per year (Term Time + 3 extra weeks; hours and weeks negotiable for the right candidate)
• Benefits including Medical Cashback, blue light card discounts, subsidised lunches, parking on site, pension
• Occasional work from home can be agreed in advance with your line manager
• Permanent Contract
• Opportunity to lead and shape Functional Skills provision across a specialist SEND setting
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative working culture
• 30 hours CPD per year to support your professional development
• Make a genuine impact on the lives of young people aged 16–25 with SEND
• Close to Heathrow Terminal 5 with minibus service if required.
Are you the right person for the job?
We’re looking for an experienced Functional Skills specialist who is passionate about high standards, strong outcomes, and inclusive education.
Functional Skills experience:
• Proven experience delivering high-quality English and Maths Functional Skills
• Comprehensive Experience assessing exams and conducting Speaking & Listening assessments (Entry 3 – Level 2)
• Experience managing or coordinating exam processes
SEN / SEND experience:
• Experience working with young people with SEN, particularly neurodivergent learners
• Understanding of EHCPs, individual learner plans, exam and review processes
Qualifications & skills:
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training (or equivalent)
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade A–C / 9–4) or equivalent
• Excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, self-motivated attitude
• Ability to obtain Enhanced DBS clearance (Child and Adult workforce)
What will your role look like?
As Functional Skills Subject Lead, you will take overall responsibility for English, Maths, and Digital Skills across the provision. This is a leadership role with a teaching element, so while you will not carry a full teaching timetable, you will directly teach key Functional Skills cohorts.
Leadership & Quality Assurance
• Oversee baseline assessments and diagnostics for all new learners
• Monitor learner progress and ensure high-quality, consistent Functional Skills delivery
• Embed Functional Skills across vocational and foundation pathways
• Develop schemes of work and maintain individual learner plans with destination-focused SMART targets
• Support and develop tutors through observations, feedback and training
• Work closely with the Head of Education, Vocational Lead and Foundation Lead
• Ensure compliance with awarding body and centre standards alongside the Internal Verifier
Assessment & Exams
• Oversee the full exam booking and administration process
• Ensure accurate exam entries and documentation
• Coordinate rooms, invigilators and IV processes
• Conduct and oversee assessments, including Speaking, Listening and Communication
• Contribute to exemption recommendations
Teaching
• Plan and deliver high-quality, nationally aligned lessons
• Teach learners from Entry Level 3 through to Level 2
• Differentiate effectively to meet individual needs
• Promote the embedding of Functional Skills and British Values
• Provide cover where required
What’s next? It’s easy! Click “APPLY” now! We can’t wait to hear from you!
Green Corridor is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners. Pre-employment checks include references and an Enhanced DBS check.
We are also proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.