Functional Skills Teacher
| Company: | TeacherActive Ltd |
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| Salary: | £160 to £250 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | DH7 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 14 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Job Title: Maths Functional Skills Teacher
Location: Durham
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £160 - £250 per day (Paid to Scale)
Are you a passionate Maths Functional Skills Teacher who can inspire young people and help them develop essential numeracy skills?
Do you have experience delivering Functional Skills Maths at Entry Level 1 and Entry Level 2?
Are you a qualified teacher with strong classroom management skills and the ability to adapt lessons to meet individual learning needs?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a college setting based in Durham, providing education and learning opportunities for students across Key Stage 5 / KS5. The setting focuses on developing essential academic and practical skills, helping young people build confidence, improve their numeracy abilities and prepare for further education, training and employment.
The college is looking to appoint a dedicated Maths Functional Skills Teacher on a long-term basis for an immediate start. The successful Maths Functional Skills Teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging Functional Skills Maths lessons at Entry Level 1 and Entry Level 2, assessing student progress, adapting teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs and supporting students to develop confidence in applying mathematical skills to everyday situations.
The successful Maths Functional Skills Teacher will have:
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Qualified Teacher Status / QTS or a relevant teaching qualification (ECTs are also welcome to apply)
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Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths at Entry Level 1 and Entry Level 2
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Experience teaching or supporting students within a college, Further Education / FE or post-16 setting
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Strong knowledge of Functional Skills Maths and the ability to differentiate lessons for varying abilities
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Excellent classroom management and communication skills
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A patient, adaptable and enthusiastic approach with a genuine passion for supporting young people
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
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A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
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CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
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Market leading rates of pay
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TeacherActive Referral Scheme: Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend
Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are a passionate and committed Maths Functional Skills Teacher looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity within a college setting in Durham, then click
APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
EMAIL:
Luke.Jacob@teacheractive.com
CONTACT NUMBER: 0191 580 7888
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.
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